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Executive Protection Systems
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Executive Protection Systems (EPS) is first Winchester VA
company named to INC. 500 List
Winchester, VA (February 2, 2007)—Executive Protection Systems (EPS), a leading turnkey provider of emergency preparedness solutions, equipment and training, was recently named to Inc. Magazines Inc 500 list of the fastest growing private companies in the country.
“Without our dedicated staff none of this tremendous growth could have been possible,” said Mike Guevremont, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Winchester, Virginia based company. According to Steve Howe, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) “The company’s growth has been totally organic with no need for outside investment”.
The ownership team Mike Guevremont, Steve Howe and Darla Frye-Guevremont attended the Inc. 500 Conference and Awards ceremony in Chicago Sept.6th-9th. Also attending the ceremony was Denise Howe, Director of Administration for the company.
Darla Frye- Guevremont Chief Operating Officer believes Executive Protection Systems is the first ever INC. 500 honoree from the Winchester Frederick County area.” We are proud to represent our area as the first ever honoree and we hope that it brings greater recognition to the Winchester Virginia area”.
EPS credits the support of the Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP) of the Virginia Department of Business Assistance (VDBA) for aiding in their success. VJIP is an economic development incentive supporting the creation of new jobs and retraining existing employees throughout the Commonwealth. Qualifying businesses are provided customized training and recruiting programs as well as technical assistance. EPS utilized the VJIP’s training services – both on-site and with a video component for new and existing employees.
“We congratulate EPS for achieving this recognition from INC. and for demonstrating a commitment to the Commonwealth’s economy,” said Governor Timothy M. Kaine. “Through programs like the Virginia Jobs Investment Program, the Commonwealth identifies the potential of small businesses and facilitates growth of businesses through advancement of the workforce.”
Executive Protection Systems, headquartered in Winchester, Virginia, is a small, service-disabled veteran-owned business dedicated to providing the finest WMD, industrial safety protective equipment, training and consulting services nationwide. EPS corporate headquarters is located at 230 Aviation Drive in Winchester. Website: www.epssafety.com.