CityView Magazine - Fayetteville, NC
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CityViewNC.com | 29 FA M I LY- O W N E D B U S I N E S S E S 910.433.2868 | 818 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301 | www.gillsecurity.com Gill Security Systems Gill Security, a homegrown family business that began in 1983, now protects some of the largest commercial businesses in Cumberland and surrounding counties including health care facilities, public utilities, correctional institutions, federal, county and local government, churches, daycares, fast food chains and restaurants. And it all began years ago after a break-in at the real estate office of founder Dick Gill's father. When he installed a burglar alarm as a preventive measure for his dad, Dick Gill realized he had both the natural skills and the passion for protecting personal property. The motto "Protecting What You Can't Replace" was born on April 1, 1983. A simple alarm system for his father quickly developed into a multi-million-dollar business offering security and fire protection for the southeast corner of North Carolina with its headquarters in Fayetteville. Today, the company employs almost 40 people, protects thousands of homes and businesses, and is recognized for its quality customer service, knowledgeable staff and competitive prices. The Gill family has been involved in the business all along, with wife Mary and daughters Melodi and Mary Margaret pitching in when needed. Mary Margaret provided social media guidance during the pandemic and, this summer, 15-year-old granddaughter Caroline has been working on special projects. Son-in-law Thomas Borkowski is a technician who specializes in surveillance systems and is the company's in-house IT expert. Alan Buffaloe joined the Gill Security team in July of 2009 as general manager and has become just like a member of the family. His background in communications and finance has helped the company grow into one of the leading security firms in North Carolina, and he has kept the company focused on economic growth and operational efficiency. Working with Dick Gill, the company visionary who is still very active in the company's day-to-day functions, Buffaloe provides the business acumen that has led the company to explore new revenue streams including installing and servicing a variety of state-of-the-art protections. Trust this family-owned business to protect your family's security today.