SSI Inducts The Protection Bureau Founder Keith Ladd Into Hall of Fame

Keith Ladd, founder of The Protection Bureau, has been inducted into Security Sales & Integration’s 2015 Hall of Fame class.

Sharing Fond Remembrances

The Ladd File

  • Born in 1934 in Island Pond, Vt.
  • One of two sons, father was a banker and mother a teacher
  • Married to Mary for 50+ years, with three children, five grandchildren and one great grandchild
  • Son Matthew is current President & CEO of The Protection Bureau
  • Graduate of Dartmouth College
  • Prior to security he was an area manager with Mobil Corp. and a vice president with AAMCO Transmissions
  • Charitable and community pursuits included being on the Board of Handi-Crafters and served as a conference lay leader in his church
  • Other interests included golf and collecting Buddy L antique toy metal trucks
  • “He treated everyone with respect. It could be the president of a company, the receptionist or the maintenance person. He was kind to them all. And he was charitable and shared his success with the less fortunate. He was a man of strong character and kindness.” – Sandy Jones, Sandy Jones & Co.

    “The fact that Keith was a security professional who built a hell of a company is a given. What people may not know is he was kind, smart and inspirational. Keith was one of those rare guys who had the entire package.” – Bill Bozeman, PSA Security Network

    “Keith Ladd was one of the most genuine, insightful and engaging individuals I have ever had the good fortune of being associated with in this industry. His graciousness and tremendous passion for this industry permeated all his actions.” – Scott Goldfine, Security Sales & Integration

    “Keith Ladd’s greatest attribute was his ability to quietly lead by example. Having spent 30+ years working with some of the most dynamic individuals in this industry, I would be hard pressed to name someone other than my own father that I respected more.” – Dale Eller, PBFAA

    “The first word that comes to mind is teacher. Keith was a man of great strength, poise and extreme integrity, but most of all he was one of my most important teachers. I learned at least one thing in every interaction I ever had with him, both professionally or personally.” – Wanda Griffith, The Protection Bureau

     

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    Scott Goldfine is the marketing director for Elite Interactive Solutions. He is the former editor-in-chief and associate publisher of Security Sales & Integration. He can be reached at [email protected].

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