New Branch Manager at Top 10 Largest Security Service Provider

SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Protection Service, a division of Universal Services of America and one of the largest providers of security services in the U.S., is excited to introduce Susan Cobb, CPP, as its Denver Branch Manager. Cobb will be responsible for overseeing the day to day management of the Denver branch, as well as supporting the needs of clients and team members in the Colorado market, and will report directly to Jeff Van Allen, Regional Vice President of Universal Protection Service.

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"We are extremely excited to have Susan join the Universal team," said Jeff Van Allen, Regional Vice President of Universal Protection Service. "Susan is well respected within the security industry; we look forward to her help in ensuring the continued success of our Colorado market."

Cobb brings with her over 22 years of professional security management experience. Cobb is an active member of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) and was awarded her Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation in 1997. Cobb has an extensive background working with local and federal law enforcement agencies, including the Denver Police Department, Fire Department, Sheriff's Department and U.S. Secret Service. Cobb has worked in all facets of the security industry and has managed several types of property and high profile accounts, such as the Denver International Airport and facilities for the city and county of Denver. She has participated in several U.S. Civil Aviation bi-annual security exercises covering global and domestic terrorism, including hostage-taking and bio-chemical warfare, and was directly involved in the Airport security response and operations shut down during September 11, 2001.  

"I am very excited to be part of the Universal team. I love this industry and hope to be an integral part of growing our business within the Colorado marketplace," said Susan Cobb, Branch Manager of Universal Protection Service in Denver. "We have an amazing team already in place and I know collectively we will be able to accomplish great things in the months and years to come."

"The addition of Susan underscores Universal's commitment to Denver and the greater Colorado marketplace," said Steve Claton, President of Universal Protection Service. "We're very proud to be a part of the Colorado business community and look forward to future growth and success with our clients."  

To contact Susan Cobb and the rest of the Universal Protection Service staff in Denver, please call (303) 369-7388 or visit http://www.universalpro.com.

About Universal Protection Service

Founded in 1965, Universal Protection Service combines an innovative mix of tradition with cutting edge systems and technology to keep pace with the ever-evolving needs of today's business environments. Headquartered in Santa Ana, Calif., with offices located throughout Arizona, California, Colorado and Texas, Universal Protection Service employs hands-on, highly experienced management teams and continuous training to deliver consistent, high quality security solutions. Universal Protection Service is a division of Universal Services of America, which also includes Universal Building Maintenance, Universal Protection Security Systems and Universal Fire/Life Safety Services (PPO# 14417). Visit our website at: http://www.universalpro.com.

SOURCE Universal Protection Service