Peter has worked for nearly ten years in the security industry in a variety of roles and sectors; in a two year period he progressed from working as a frontline security operative through to becoming a specialist in company logistics and staff deployment for a large national security company before he founded FGH Security. As Managing Director Pete’s primary focus has always been on client satisfaction and providing a market leading level of security service. This has had a resounding effect on the business’s culture and continued development over the years, attracting both clients and talent alike.
He is a regular contributor to the SIA Approved Contractor conferences and this position, plus his industry experience, has allowed him to work with a range of the security industry’s key members in a variety of capacities over the years. Currently, besides overseeing FGH, he provides a consultancy service to other security companies throughout the country on working practices on behalf of some of our larger national clients.
He prides himself on his close links with the Police, regulatory authorities and FGH Security’s other stakeholders and community partners. Peter is also a regular feature in the local press and has recently worked with the BBC to provide insight into the private security industry and its practices.
Outside work he is a medal winning triathlete and a keen all round sportsman. He has a BSc Honours Degree in Management Science from Lancaster University and is regularly asked back there to give practical guidance to current students and has worked with the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development on research into effective change and growth management.
Outside FGH Peter is currently working with Peter Jones (of Dragon’s Den fame) on a project to encourage entrepreneurship amongst disadvantaged teenagers in the northwest. Plus he also finds time to raise money for various charities and other good causes through his sporting efforts on behalf of FGH, totalling over several thousands pounds over the last few years.
peter.harrison@fghsecurity.co.uk
Wesley is one of the most recognised and highly regarded members of the security industry in the northwest. He has over a decade of experience in the security industry and in his time he has worked with and effectively managed hundreds of security personnel at a variety of venues, locations and on assignments. Some brief highlights of his extensive and exciting resume include; managing the security for The Printworks in Manchester (£170 m entertainment complex), provided close protection security to a range of national and international celebrities (including David and Victoria Beckham) and providing security consultation services to a range of large national corporations.
As Business Director besides overseeing the strategic development of the company and its corporate relations one of his real passions in the business is personally taking an active role in the quality control and end service delivery of the business and he often spends time mentoring and developing members of staff.
Outside FGH Security he finds time to take part in various industry review forums and plays a key role in helping to raise donations for the FGH Charity of the year on a yearly basis. Wesley is also currently involved in helping write a book about the wider public perception of the security industry.
wesley.downham@fghsecurity.co.uk
John has nearly forty years of experience in the security industry and has performed every role imaginable from front line alarm installation all the way up to director level. John started off in security protecting cash and valuables in transit for what was then Securicor. After a spell running the Alarm Receiving Centre for Shorrocks, John was head hunted by Guardhall Security Group in 1996. John’s outstanding managerial performance led to him being made a director in 2001, a role which he has been persuaded to continue for FGH Guardhall.
John is currently responsible for overseeing all of FGH Guardhall’s electronic operations – as we’ve said before he’s a man who knows his ARC from his elbow. This is a wide ranging role and encompasses overseeing the day to day running of the FGH Guardhall Head Office, the Alarm Receiving Centre and all of the electronic engineers’ activities. He is also a family man with two grown up daughters, three grandsons and one more on the way. Trust is the central issue with any security company according to John. He points out that he has worked with some of his current customers for over twenty years. When a mutual bond of trust is established then security provision is at its best.
Outside of FGH Guardhall John also works as a magistrate at Accrington’s busy magistrate’s court, and has been doing so for over ten years. He regards it as a valuable service to his community. In addition to this John is a keen player of snooker with a stack of amateur trophies. He is still regularly making breaks of over 50 and has, in his time, played against such legends as Dennis Taylor and Alex Higgins. John remembers watching Alex Higgins playing cash games against two separate opponents at any one time and then taking all the winnings straight to the bookies. He regards him as a great character of what is now a past age.
john@guardhall.co.uk
Adam has a broad range of experience across the whole of FGH Security’s operations and has developed into a predominantly client facing role overseeing the operations throughout Lancashire. He has been with FGH Security since 2004 where he began work in the Door Supervision arm of the company while he was studying at University. After he graduated (with a BSc Hons in Business Management) he accepted a senior role overseeing the Door Supervision operations in north Lancashire for us and quickly progressed over a two year period to become Lancashire Operations Manager overseeing all of the company’s activity in this area.
In his current position he manages a team of sector division managers, having overall responsibility for over 120 members of staff, and acts as the personal client manager for a number of our service users.As testament to his high standards of work in 2009 Adam was short listed (from over one hundred nominations) as one of the finalists for the Contracts Manager of the Year Award at the Security Excellence Awards.
Adam seeks to actively encourage staff development so the end service delivery he is responsible for lives up to both clients’ and his expectations. In this vein he has recently gained his Level 3 Diploma from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
In his formative years he has captained the Isle of Man Rugby Union team and played both Rugby and Basketball at a competitive level whilst at University.
adam.tomlinson@fghsecurity.co.uk
Danny has over nine year’s practical and managerial experience in the security sector. He has worked throughout the region ranging from working as a Door Supervisor right the way through to managing large event security teams at some of our larger festivals.
He takes an active interest in the skill set development of staff members he is responsible for ensuring the training they are given falls in line with their own personal development goals. Danny oversees all of FGH Security’s operations in Cumbria and strives to take an active role at every venue in his client portfolio. He has also played an active role in developing and excellent working relationships with the local constabulary and business groups in the area on behalf of the company; championing the awareness of operative licensing and shortcomings in other companies operational standards.
Outside work Danny has a keen interest in Rugby Union, weight lifting and finding time to be a good father to his young son.
danny.geere@fghsecurity.co.uk
Dan initially began his career working as a manager in corporate recruitment for four years for both the medical and the industrial sectors in London before being head hunted by FGH Security. Since 2007 he has helped oversee our diversification into manned guarding when we initially began developing our service offerings. He has helped immeasurably in maintaining our high levels of staff selection as the company has grown and implemented training and personal development programmes across the company. This helps with not only our retention of experienced staff but also allows us to actually offer staff trained to the highest possible level in line with client and their own personal development objectives. He also found time to gain a degree in Christian Ministry during this time too.
Currently Dan spends the majority of his time overseeing the Manned Guarding side of FGH Security acting as the client liaison and overseeing all of the activity on each of our sites. He also oversees the detailed vetting process for each member of our staff and our unique About Me Database which allows staff themselves to highlight the areas of work they are good at, their learning experiences and types of assignment they are interested in.
Like most of the senior management team Dan likes to stay as active as possible; jogging most nights and training at the gym.
dan.willis@fghsecurity.co.uk
Carl is the financial controller for the whole FGH group. He has a degree in accountancy from the now University of Central Lancashire and is responsible for payroll, invoicing and accounting. With several thousand customers using our service at any one time and staff numbers into their hundreds it is Carl’s job to ensure everyone receives the correct invoices and pay advices in a timely and efficient manner! Challenging the common perception of accountants being people with a degree in mathematics and a personality bypass Carl is full of enthusiasm and energy. Carl has been with the company for over 15 years and in that time also worked as a Quality Manager assisting the company to receive the many accolades and accreditations it holds today. Outside of work Carl is a family man with a passion for travelling the globe. Other hobbies include Formula One and cycling – Carl will often be spotted on a Sunday morning in shorts and vest crossing the Trough of Bowland.
carl@guardhall.co.uk
