Kevin Wilson Receives Award from Locksmith Association

Lilburn, GA, May 04, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The South Carolina Locksmith Association (SCLA) honors Kevin Wilson in a surprise ceremony in Columbia during the regular business meeting at the quarterly convention on Saturday, April 25, 2009.

Kevin was given the 'Life Member' award for his dedication and years of service to the locksmith and security industry and for the contribution of teaching, mentoring, and helping with the association and its members.

One of only eight people since the inception of the association in 1982 to ever receive this distinguished award, Kevin is a Certified Master Locksmith (CML) by the Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA). He is also a Certified Professional Safe Technician (CPS) by the Safe and Vault Technicians Association (SAVTA). Kevin was completely surprised when his name was announced as the newest recipient of the Life Member award of SCLA, which exempts him from dues fees for life.

He is the founder and former owner of Keystone Lock Service in Lilburn, GA, which he operated for over 20 years. After the sale of that business, Kevin worked for the new owner from 2006 to 2009, and most recently founded his new firm - Kevin Wilson Master Locksmith on February 23, 2009. He launched his new web site, www.KevinWilsonLocksmith.com on April 6, 2009.

Kevin, highly respected throughout the security industry, holds a B.A. degree in Education. As a former schoolteacher, he has taught numerous locksmith educational classes for the Georgia Chapter of ALOA, and the SCLA, and the North Carolina Locksmith Association.

Kevin is a favorite instructor for the Gwinnett County Police Crime Prevention Unit, teaching classes on how to protect homes and business from forced entry. He is also the 1994 recipient of the "Locksmith of the Year" award from the SCLA.

Kevin Wilson, a security professional in the Atlanta area for over 30 years, is proud to have served the citizens of Gwinnett County, Georgia and is bonded through the Associated Locksmiths of America.

"Professional Expertise. Personal Touch", is not just a slogan, it is the way that he approaches every job. He gives personal attention and takes special care and pride in performing every task. Kevin works hard to give his customers the quality service at a fair price that they deserve. He does the job right the first time with the correct tools, the best parts, and the prescribed methods.

As a consumer advocate, Kevin works diligently to educate the Public to be aware of unscrupulous Scammers posing as Locksmiths, and to keep them from becoming victims. He is very active in many Locksmith Associations. He helps train and educates other Professional Locksmiths by promoting Education, Standards, and Ethics for the Locksmith and Security Industry. He adheres to the ALOA Code of Ethics.

Anyone wishing to have professional security consultation can reach Kevin at 770-696-5251. Kevin broadcasts free security reports and safety tips on how to secure your home, business, and auto from the auto-responder on his web site. To subscribe, log onto: www.KevinWilsonLocksmith.com, you will be under no obligation, and you may opt out at any time.

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