Tom Whitaker Email & Phone Number

President of Absco Solutions, a best-in-class safety and security integrator. I’m passionate about making communities safer, doing things right, and creating win-win scenarios while moving Absco Solutions forward.About Absco SolutionsSince 1977, Absco Solutions has been designing and implementing customized security solutions. Our areas of expertise include fire-life safety, video surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection, to name a few.At Absco Solutions, we understand what’s at stake. We work closely with our clients in the Pacific Northwest to determine vulnerabilities in their facilities. Then, we design customized systems and combine them with the most suitable products to protect their people, facilities, and reputations.My JourneyI was first introduced to the life safety and security industry over 30 years ago when I was an apprentice in the low-voltage field. I learned the ins and outs of the industry and went on to become a limited energy technician. Within a 10-year period, I worked my way up to a project management role. Over the next decade of working in a regional manager role where I travelled all over the US, I went into the restaurant industry and became a franchise owner. It was a great experience and an invaluable learning opportunity, but eventually, I was ready to return to my roots.In 2015, I joined Absco Solutions. Over the years, I’ve held a number of titles, including General Manager and Director of Sales. Since 2022, I’ve had the privilege to serve as Corporate President.TodayEvery morning I wake up with one primary goal: to create an environment where people truly enjoy coming to work every day. I believe that collective intelligence surpasses what any individual is capable of achieving alone. That belief has shaped my consultative and collaborative leadership approach.I’m also committed to making sure things are done correctly and everyone is rowing in the same direction. It’s particularly critical in our industry where so much is at stake.At the end of the day, nothing makes me happier than hearing that our systems have helped save lives.Whether you’re interested in joining the team at Absco Solutions, or you’re a fellow leader that would like to talk about life safety and security, my inbox is always open."A leader isn't good because they're right; they're good because they're willing to learn and to trust.” - General Stanley McChrystal

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  Oregon State University

  Electrical Engineering