Why Complex?

Complex’s commitment is to provide innovative solutions that meet our clients’ needs and exceed their expectations. We work with our customers to find appropriate security, electrical, structured cabling and fiber optics, as well as fire solutions, and ensure we take the most comprehensive approach on every opportunity and project we embark upon. With vast experience across all fields, we serve the public and private sectors specializing in education, commercial, and industrial applications. We are confident that we can help accomplish your goals by providing the absolute best value for your project regardless of size and complexity.

Security Solutions

Our top priority has been securing facilities with state-of-the-art security systems. We partner with the best equipment manufacturers and software developers to ensure what you want secured stays secure. Complex can engineer, install, monitor and maintain security systems of all sizes. Our greatest asset is the ability to integrate all portions of your security system to ensure 24/7 full functionality, and enabling total facility security at a click of a button.

Line Voltage Solutions

Complex’s electricians offer extensive experience, allowing us to provide a wide array of electrical services for industrial, commercial, solar, and residential environments. Whether you need industrial maintenance, commercial design build, home solar installation, or residential service work, Complex is an email or phone call away. Complex’s trained professionals consisting of multiple Masters, Journeyman, and Apprentices with the highest safety standard and code compliant installations are here to serve.

Structured Cabling & Fiber Optics Solutions

Complex offers full-line solutions including copper, fiber and coaxial cabling systems that help connect and enhance our customers network needs. We apply innovation based on your project’s technical, logistical and physical demands. By utilizing the latest technology with our industry leading partners we specialize in both indoor and outdoor applications. We offer integrated support from the initial design to connectivity and ongoing maintenance.

Complex History

Complex Security Solutions, Inc. was established in 2014 by colleagues and field veterans John Kerlin and Charles Strand, along with a business savvy partner, Scott Mayer. In 2021, an invaluable business partner, Hamido El-Shafei, joined the owners’ team. Located in Southeast Wisconsin, The Company saw an increased demand for cutting-edge solutions and opened a second location in Madison, Wisconsin in 2020. The Company has since grown to over 20 employees and continues serving Wisconsin and Illinois.

OUR TEAM

Charles

Strand

President

John

Kerlin

President, VP of Operations

Hamido

El-Shafei

VP of Sales

Ryan

Hartig

Controller

Salema

Peterson

HR Manager

Nick

Vanderwal

Field Operations Manager – Milwaukee

Theron

O’Connor

Field Operations Manager – Madison

Ryan

Bachmann

Field Operations Manager – Electrical

Annie

Malinowski

Service Manager

Nick

Uecker

Cybersecurity Engineer, Manager of IT Managed Services

Rachel

Jeske

Operations Coordinator

Drew

Kerlin

Inside Sales Engineer

Dan

Corcoran

Systems Integrator

Jameson

Radke

Key Account Manager

Max

Hoffman

Senior Sales Executive

Jason Zellmer

Senior Sales Executive – Managed IT Services

Will

Kelley

Sales Executive – Madison