The History of Protection Systems, Inc.

Mel Lohr served in Strategic Air Command (SAC) while he was in the Air Force. When his tour of duty was finished, he came home to High Point to serve in the Fire Department for six years. With this background Mel had the experience and the knowledge of what it would take to own a security alarm company.

During Mel's time off from the High Point Fire Department, he was working out of his home building Protection Systems. In 1971, he began to make his dream a reality when he finally was able to put his effort full time to make Protection System what it is today.

Mel recruited his son, Chris, at the age of four when he found it difficult to reach some small attic places. Chris continued helping his father part-time throughout his schooling. After receiving a Bachelors Degree with a double major in Business Management and Economics from North Carolina State University, Chris started working at Protection Systems, Inc., full time in 1988.

Daughter, Julie Suggs, also working part-time through school, decided to come on board full time in 1997. She is currently the Central Station Manager and Service Coordinator. With this powerful team of father, son, and daughter, Protection Systems, Inc. is one of the leading security companies in the area.

Protection Systems, Inc. is an independent alarm dealer. Being independent means we can provide you with the best products for your home or office protection needs. Instead of having to buy the system someone half way across the country dictates, you have your choice of components from some of the best manufacturers including Honeywell®, Napco®, Moose®, and Ademco Systems®. With all this selection, we can design a system that is right for you.