Our Team

David
Director/Sales Engineer (NZCE, EstA&B, Level 3 Security)

David has worked in the security industry since 1988, including all aspects of large projects and 10 years in management. His wealth of knowledge enables David to see a project through from tendering to final commissioning. David has grown his company with the high work standards and dedication to customers that have always been of core importance to him.

David is also a board member on the NZSA and is actively working towards raising the industry standards nationwide.

Phil
Marlborough Manager (Electrician, Level 3 Security, Cisco Networks)
Phil began working with Siemens equipment in 2000 while working with David at Siemens. With 15 years experience in the security industry, 26 years electrical experience, backed up by the technicians and engineers in Christchurch, there is no job too big or too small that Phil can't handle in Blenheim / Marlborough / Nelson.

Les
Project Engineer (NZCE equiv Telecomunications)

Les has been engineering security systems (including access control, CCTV and fire systems) since 1993, and has worked at VIP since January 2004 when his family moved from South Africa. Les has continued to work on installing and engineering all types of systems for VIP around the South Island

Chay
Sales Engineer

Chay has been with VIP since April 2005 and brought with him four years previous experience in security sales. He has a great understanding of customer satisfaction and is excellent at working with clients to ensure they have the security system that best suits their requirements.

Darrell
Account Manager
Darrell comes to VIP Security with seven years previous security experience designing security systems, he enjoys nothing more than finding creative solutions for his clients needs.
His role at VIP Security is to look after customers and assist them in all their security related matters. Darrell will also meet with new businesses to see how best we can protect their people, property and environment.

Saul
Engineer (MCSE)

Saul has been with VIP since June 2003, bringing 3 years security experience with him and has continued to grow that experience working on all types of systems. Saul has also completed local and international training courses on new systems and is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer.

Grant
Technician

Grant has been with VIP since February 2003 bringing 1 years experience in security. Hard work and commitment to a good job has seen Grant expand his experience to include installing and maintaining a wide variety of security systems. This includes sole charge of projects outside Canterbury. Praised by the client for his great work at Christchurch Cathedral (a demanding cabling contract) shows just how good Grant is. See This Testimonial

Dave
Senior Technician

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Manson
Technician (NZCert Aeronautical Engineering )
Trained as an aeronautical engineer at Air NZ, Manson joins VIP Security as a technician. Manson likes the variety of automatic gate work and access control electronics.

Adrian
System Engineer (Cisco Networks)

Adrian loves operating systems, networks and camera systems. Being the system administrator in Romania for a large company, Adrian brings extensive knowledge of Microsoft and Linux to VIP Security, making him a great resource for both our in-house servers and our clients DVR / NVR systems. Trained in Cisco routers and other networking systems, Adrian also configures our IP networked based cameras.

Jono
Technician (EST-A)
Jono returns back to VIP.

Photo coming

Mick
Mick works for our Blenheim branch with Phil. Mick has worked in a variety of fields throughout his working life and brings this experience to VIP within the Malrborough disrtict.
This photo taken while Mick checks the Siemens SiPass and Ascom Wireless cabinet at Wairau Hospital.

Michaela
Financial Controller
Michaela has the unenviable task of trying to keep David from buying too much demo equipment and other techno pieces. Michaela also keeps close eye on the books.

Karen
Office Administrator(Saint)
Karen joined her husband David and took a more active role in the business when VIP Security was re-established after buying back from Siemens in November 02.

Natasha
Office Administrator

Natasha has been with VIP since February 2003 and is the co-ordinator of the company, though many believe she is the real boss at VIP. Natasha also handles all the debtors invoicing, stock control and many other things to ensure smooth operations.

Morgan
Clerical Assistant

Morgan helps Natasha and other staff with all the paperwork and data entry. Morgan also answers the phones and greets the visitors to our new premises.