Steve Walstad
Steve Walstad is WH Security’s Sales Manager. He started at WH Security in July 2010. A graduate of St. Cloud State University, Steve brings over 12 years of industry-related experience to the table with enthusiasm and out-of-the box thinking. Outside the workplace Steve enjoys spending time with his family, community outreach, hunting and fishing.
Articles by Steve Walstad
How to prevent slipping on ice
Old man winter is upon us and two important topics come to mind, ice safety and medical alerts. How are these two topics intertwined you ask....
How to prevent burglars during the holidays
When you work for a security company one is often asked how to prevent burglars from entering homes. This is especially important during the holiday season, which presents waiting under the tree....
Take caution with door-to-door sales programs
With warm weather already upon us, many door-to-door security sales representatives will be out in full force trying to acquire new customers. Unfortunately, it is becoming more and more common for these sales reps to use unethical selling practices, including falsely identifying themselves as employees of their targets’ security companies. Below is a list of tips posted by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) that you may find helpful if you happen to find yourself in this situation.
Save money by remotely controlling your thermostat
As 2012 gets underway, rising energy costs continue to be on the forefront of our minds. Most people are looking for ways to save money, and one easy way to save is to add a thermostat that can be accessed remotely through the Web or a mobile device. There are a plethora of advantages to remotely accessing your thermostat. [...]
How cameras can help to protect your home or business
Although surveillance cameras may have originally been developed to provide security for banks, there are a variety of other applications that these devices can be used for today. This powerful technology has become more affordable, and can enhance the effectiveness of any home’s or small business’ security system. [...]