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After founding and operating two technology companies during the past 15 years, Rob Chamberlin started the San Francisco Bay Area location of Security 101 in early 2019. Previously, he founded True Wireless in 2004. The company grew from a lean startup, to one of the nation’s largest Value-Added Wireless Resellers (VAR’s) in the U.S., selling primarily to enterprise and Fortune 500 clientele. The company appeared on the San Francisco Business Times “Top 100” Fastest Growing Private Companies, and qualified to appear on the Inc. 5000 list. He also co-founded DataXoom - a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) targeting mid-market and enterprise business clients - in 2012. DataXoom provides 4G and LTE data network connectivity for the tablets, Wi-Fi hotspots and IoT devices used by the mobile workforce. Rob served as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at various points in their history, and currently serves on the company's Board of Directors. 

In the past several years, he has spent time advising local tech companies on their digital marketing strategies, P.R., and business development. When he’s not working, Rob enjoys spending time with his 3 sons, NFL football, and discovering some of the best wines in the world in Napa Valley.

Specialties include: Entrepreneurship, Commercial Security, Access Control, Security Cameras, CCTV, Enterprise Solutions, Strategy, and Customer Acquisition.

Paul Newton is the Director of Operations at Security 101 – SF Bay Area, where he oversees the activities of the company, ensuring that the organization is managed and performing efficiently and effectively. Paul has over 28 years of commercial security industry experience, with positions including Technician, Project Manager, Account Manager, Regional Operations Manager, and General Manager with several national security integrators. During his career, he contributed to the overall success and growth of these organizations while optimizing customer satisfaction.

Paul was driven to pursue a career in electronic security from interests at an early age. After completing studies at Sierra Academy of Aeronautics and obtaining his Aircraft Mechanic License, his passion and talents opened the door to opportunities in the security industry. He has obtained a CIA CPSM certification as well as a CA C-7 Contractors License. Outside of his professional career, Paul enjoys spending time with his family and grandkids, watching movies, golf, bowling, and working around the house.

Shortly after graduating college with a degree in Engineering, Mike began his career in the security industry in 2011 in a Sales Engineer role with a large, national security integrator. Utilizing his engineering background, Mike quickly learned how to design best-in-class enterprise integrated security systems for his clients in the Bay Area. After a couple of years in the industry, Mike was promoted into a role as a hybrid Sales Engineer/Account Executive and became a well-rounded, trusted technical sales advisor to any client he has and will work with in the future.

Over the last 7+ years, Mike has had experience in designing, deploying, and managing large national and global deployments of complex enterprise integrated systems, and has served as a trusted security consultant for many of key clients.

Over the next several years Mike is excited to grow his sales and technical team at Security 101 to create a professional and efficient team for all our current and future business customers.

Specialties include: Enterprise Solutions, Integrated System Design, Access Control, Video Surveillance, Biometrics, Alarm Systems, Visitor Management.