Memphis Business JournalFebruary 20th, 2015 Clarion Security provides security services for businesses all over the Memphis area, and with more than 300 security guards in-house, the firm is one of the largest security firms in the city. But CEO Kim Heathcott and President Larry Heathcott see themselves as more than a “tough-guy with a truck” security company. “In many ways, we’re a technology company that provides security,” says Larry Heathcott. “It’s been our edge since we started.” Technology was a focus from the beginning for Clarion. In its earliest days, the firm bought advanced software that helped it eliminate inefficiencies … Read More
Clarion’s Heathcott Says Respect has Led to Success
Larry Heathcott, president of Clarion Security LLC, started his business venture in Memphis in 2009 with three accounts. It rapidly ballooned to more than 20 accounts in three states.Clarion’s success is based on respect for individuals and the community, Heathcott said. Keeping this in mind, he set guidelines to help him find the best employees.“We’re 100 percent into treating our officers well,” Heathcott said. “We offer health care options – give employees sick time when they need it for themselves or their children. We also do more to screen our officers. We drug test them every three months, and we background … Read More
Clarion Security ‘Green’ Model a Win-Win for All
At one of the city’s newest security companies, Clarion Security LLC, there are no guards with clipboards patrolling in pickup trucks.Clarion, founded in 2009 by Kim Heathcott and her husband Larry, began with an eco-friendly business model in mind.“We realized we had the opportunity to do things completely differently, ”she said. “It all came together when we were putting together our business plan.”Clarion guards carry Droid phones and cruise their territories in hybrid vehicles.Guards stationed in guard shacks use iPads to document entrances and exits to the property and all patrol reports are done without the use of paper.When the company purchased its small fleet of vehicles, the Toyota Prius was the car of choice.“It just made a whole lot of sense to choose hybrid vehicles,” said Larry Heathcott, president of the company.Gas consumption is … Read More