About Us
In 1999, the first steps of a remarkable journey began when Charlie and Trisha decided to merge their first company, Integrated Telecommunications, Inc. with others, creating Netversant Solutions. The low-volage technology company quickly spread across the United States. After five years learning how a large, national business operates, their hearts began to long for a return to small business, where intimate relationships with employees and customers mattered. Charlie and Trisha sought the creative spark of Shaun, their son, to establish a new direction for their journey.
In 2005, after honorably serving five years in the United States Army, Shaun embraced the opportunity to join his parents in establishing Preferred Technologies, Inc. in Houston, Texas. The adventure began in May when Trisha laid down the foundation of the Texas corporation. Shaun jumped in eagerly, spending countless hours refurbishing an old, worn-out trailer, transforming it into their first office. Days were spent reviving that trailer, while nights were dedicated to learning—the alchemy of design, estimating, selling, and installing cabling systems from his father, who guided him with wisdom steeped in experience and passion for the low voltage industry.
By September 1, Shaun’s father officially joined the ranks, and together they witnessed the fruits of their labor. Pref-Tech generated its first income by installing a data and voice cabling system at a Houston office building. This success was just the beginning, as Pref-Tech blossomed from a small cabling company into a thriving security integrator, executing projects that ranged from small data cabling systems to complex, integrated security solutions in mission-critical environments—portable classrooms to bustling international airports.
The journey has been marked by joyous occasions, painful heartbreaks, incredible challenges, and wonderful wins. As years progressed, the family grew—more hands to high-five in the good times and more hands to lift one another in the bad. The family bonds have become strong and resilient, thanks to our commitments to one another and steadfast pursuit of becoming the most well-respected security integrator on the planet. We’ve become much more than just a company; we are a family of empowered people focused on loving each other, loving our customers, and producing excellent work. Here, we flourish together.