About Us
About Us
Our Story
Texas Proud. People Focused. Service Driven.
GuardTexas was founded in 1976 with a simple goal: to provide professional, reliable security services with a local touch. What began as a small operations in Dallas has steadily expanded to support clients across Austin, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio.
As a family-led company, we’ve remained Texas-owned and operated for five decades – committed to the people we protect, the clients we serve, and the officers we employ.Our teams take pride in their work and are backed by experienced local leadership and hands-on support.
As we approach our 50th year in business, our mission remains the same: to deliver dependable, responsive service our clients can count on – every shift, every day.
Journey
Texas Born. Client Focused. Mission Driven.
MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
‘85
Allen Coleman
President & CEO
‘76
Larry Hardtner
Chairman & Director of Operations
‘09
Rob Hundza
Sr Vice President & COO
‘03
J Blanchard
Vice President & Houston General Manager
‘07
Scott Frech
Vice President of Business Engagement
‘15
Mustafa Alnaseri
Austin General Manager
‘18
Sean Howze
San Antonio General Manager
‘21
Carter Livingston
Dallas General Manager
‘16
Justin Cook
Director of Business Intelligence
‘20
Steve Cavin
Director of Training & Assistant Director of Operations
‘24
Haley Coleman
Director of Marketing & Customer Relations
‘14
Kaywan Lass
Director of Technology
MEET OUR SALES TEAM
MEET OUR SUPPORT TEAM
Sue Hardtner
Risk & Compliance Manager
‘82
‘00
Susan Coleman
Accounts Receivable Manager
‘08
Matthew Sloben
Quality Assurance Manager
‘14
Angela Bowen-Hearn
Payroll Manager
Diane Wright
Human Resources
‘20
‘24
Ife Adeeko-Ridley
Accounts Payable Manager
WHY GUARDTEXAS?
Texas Based. Client-Focused. Mission Driven.
Locally owned and operated since 1976, we’re proud to serve the communities we live in. Every decision reflects our mission to deliver dependable, professional security – the Texas way.
Transparent Results
Our paperless systems offer real-time reporting, patrol tracking and streamline timekeeping – keeping operations efficient and clients fully informed.
Scalable Support
With five branch offices across Texas, we’re large enough to support complex accounts, yet small enough to provide personalized service with responsive, hand-ons support.
People-Centered Culture
Our teams are the heart of what we do. We hire, train and support officers who take pride in their work and leadership that keeps them motivated and empowered.
Experienced Teams, 24/7 Support
Supported by OVERWATCH, our 24/7 command center, GuardTexas teams stay connected around the clock to provide consistent oversight and dependable service across Texas.
Continuous Improvement
We’re proud of our history, but never complacent. From officer training and technology to communication and customer care, we’re always finding new ways to deliver smarter, more efficient service.