Heartland's electric cooperative owners, represented by their general managers, gather to help celebrate the home security business's award. From left to right: Mark Vogt, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative; Brian Krambeer, Tri-County Cooperative; Rick Burud, Federated Rural Electric Association; Kris Ingenthron, McLeod Cooperative Power Assn.; Guy Adams, Heartland Security; Wade Hensel, Benco Electric & Brown County REA; Terry Bruns, Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative; Tim Mergen, Meeker Cooperative; Jim Krueger, Freeborn-Mower Cooperative; Rick Banke, Runestone Electric & Stearns Electric; Elaine Garry, People's Cooperative Service; and Dave George, Kandiyohi Power Cooperative.

Melrose, MN - April 30, 2010 - UTC Fire & Security which recently acquired GE Security, has named Guy Adams and Heartland Security the 2009 Western Division Security Pro Dealer of The Year, citing its steadfast dedication for providing outstanding service to its customers and the communities of western and southern Minnesota as well as northwest Iowa.

"Heartland Security has not only demonstrated its ability to thrive in a challenging economy, but has also shown it is an innovator by offering new creative security services in the marketplace", said Jeff Johnson, Security Pro Program Director. "In addition, Heartland Security also deserves top honors in the Western Division for exemplifying the spirit of past Security Pro Dealer’s of The Year through their ongoing loyalty and dedication to GE Security and now, UTC Fire & Security, as well as focusing their technical, business and customer service expertise towards making a difference in the communities they serve."

Heartland Security’s business development acumen goes to the bottom line for their business and the community. "Furthermore," Johnson said, "they have leveraged not only their company resources, but have utilized Security Pro program sales and marketing tools to grow sales and increase the value of their company. In addition, Heartland Security has made a profound contribution to the safety and security of families in the communities they serve."

This is truly a great honor for Heartland Security and shows how our dedicated employees believe in our commitment of providing the best in life safety and property protection throughout the communities we serve stated Guy Adams, Heartland Security’s General Manager.