CEO OF AA LOCK & KEY SERVES AS EDUCATION COORDINATOR!
October 21--25th, Sturbridge, Massachusetts
After much trepidation based on the current economic conditions, attendance at the Yankee Security Convention, Inc., was much greater than anticipated. Three days of educational classes, sourced by Dave Vessels our CEO, were well attended with 5 of the 15 classes filled to capacity. Attendance at the 2 day trade show was phenomenal--every trade booth was sold out and exhibitors were extremely pleased with the chance to display their products to over 1,000 visitors.
Attendees were from all New Engand states, as well as New York and Pennsylvania. Instructors hailed from as far away as Kentucky, Colorado and Florida. This made for great opportunities of idea exchanges and exposure to current security trends.
AA Lock & Key was pleased to play a major role in setting the educational agenda for the locksmithing industry at the industry's annual convention! The Yankee Security Convention, Inc. is a not-for-profit trade organization dedicated to the further learning and industry awareness of locksmith professionals in the Northeast Region of the country. Dave serves on the Board of Directors and is the Education Coordinator.
J. David Vessels, CEO
J. David Vessels, Chief Executive
Officer, is co-owner of AA Lock & Key, Inc. Dave's expertise is meeting the security needs of our clients
and overseeing the technical aspects of the business. Dave is a Certified Professional Locksmith with the Associated Locksmiths of America, Inc. and is also a member of the Safe and Vault Technicians Association.
Continuing education in the lock and security field is one of Dave's priorities. In 2004, he was named to the Board of Directors of the Yankee Security Convention, Inc.,
the leading non-profit organization consisting of security industry representatives in the New England region. Yankee provides education, training and exhibition of security products to professionals in the Northeast. Dave is honored to be a member of this organization.
Deborah Vessels, President
AA Lock & Key, Inc. is certified by the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services as a Women Business Enterprise. Deborah H. Vessels, President, has extensive managerial experience and oversees the daily operations of the business. AA Lock & Key, Inc. is an active member of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
Kathleen Crowell, Office Manager
Kathleen Crowell, Office Manager, has been with AA Lock & Key, Inc. since 1989. As a valued staff member, she is very knowledgeable about the business and is able to answer most questions pertaining to services and can direct customers to the appropriate individual. Dispatching our lock technicians is her specialty, as well as managing all accounting systems.
Bob Watrous, Lock Technician
Bob Watrous is our main lock technician. His pleasant manner and eagerness to serve customers' needs make him a valuable member of our team. He is a member of Associated Locksmiths of America, Inc., and has had previous experience in the building supply business.