Jeff Argens

Fourth-generation Owner & CEO

Since becoming the company's fourth-generation owner and CEO in 1990 at age 30, Jeff has successfully transitioned the company from a traditional lock shop into a full service security company.
In addition to managing the company, Jeff still works directly with clients and is the company electrical administrator for divisions 6 (limited energy) and 10 (gates & doors). He maintains the quality service started by his great-grandfather in 1880 and demands the same from each of his now 31 employees.
Jeff is a member of the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce and the Manufacturing Industrial Council. He majored in economics at University of Washington. He began his career as a locksmith as a young child working next to his grandfather and father. Recently, Puget Sound Business Journal profiled Jeff and the longevity of his family business.
Steve Stumpf

Vice President of Operations

Since joining Argens seventeen years ago, Steve has led the company's effort to provide diverse high technology solutions to their customers. Since launching the Electronic Securities Division in 1993, Steve has helped Argens technicians become regional experts in access control, CCTV, digital recording and, now, biometrics.
With twenty years of experience as a locksmith, Steve has been apart of the dramatic evolution of the security industry and continues to work with clients to ensure their security needs are met. Recently he was a guest speaker on security trends for the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development.
Steve Templeton

Finance and Operations Manager

Steve joined Argens twelve years ago as the finance and operations manager. He is primarily responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company as it relates to customer billing and inventory management. As the director of administration for Food Services of America, Steve brought with him an in-depth understanding of accounting and operational management.
Steve holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Kinman University, and associates degrees in music education from College of Marin and in photographic equipment repair from College Spokane Community College.
Todd Olason

Security & Lock Division Manager

Todd joined Argens in 2001, and is responsible for making sure customers receive quality installations every time. As the security & lock division manager, Todd assists clients with selecting the right security option as well as supervises each installation.
As a manager, Todd assists team members with product training and customer service. Prior to working at Argens, Todd spent seventeen years as a service technician in the Seattle area. Todd also worked part-time as a locksmith while attending Shoreline Community College.
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