Security 101 Appointed New England General Manager
Robert Guarino will lead regional revenue and operations after joining the firm in February.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in People
Security 101 promoted Robert Guarino to general manager of its New England operations in August 2026. He is tasked with overseeing market expansion and customer relationships across the healthcare, education, and municipal sectors.
Why it matters
The appointment signals a strategic focus on regional growth for the national security integrator as it manages a footprint of over 60 locations across the United States. Integrating an experienced operations leader is a standard move for firms looking to scale service delivery in specific geographic markets.
Robert Guarino brings 15 years of sales and operations experience to the role, overseeing a regional segment of Security 101, which has operated nationally since its 2005 founding.
The players
Security 101
A national security systems integrator with over 60 U.S. locations headquartered in West Palm Beach.
Robert Guarino
The general manager of New England operations who previously held leadership roles at Champion Elevator and EverOn.
The details
In his new role, Guarino manages daily operations and revenue growth strategies across New England. He is specifically focused on customer relationship management within healthcare, education, and municipal sectors, leveraging his previous experience as a chief sales officer and general manager. The promotion follows his initial start with the West Palm Beach-based company in early 2026.
Timeline
2005: Security 101 was founded.
February 2026: Robert Guarino joined the company.
August 2026: Guarino assumed the general manager role.
Market Landscape
This appointment reflects the ongoing professionalization of regional management at Security 101, which has grown to over 60 locations since its 2005 inception. It follows a common industry trend where established firms recruit leaders with diverse operational backgrounds to stabilize regional expansion.
Operators in the healthcare, education, and municipal sectors should watch for potential shifts in service engagement models as the new regional lead executes growth strategies. Owners should monitor whether this change alters procurement or partnership terms for regional security projects.
The takeaway
Management changes at large service firms often signal a pivot in regional focus, making this a prime time for local vendors to re-verify existing service contracts. Track the regional growth metrics of national players to benchmark the competitiveness of your own operations.
Further reading
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