the SMS difference

Strategic Monitoring Solutions (SMS) was founded by Shawn Boutot, who served as a Special Agent for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). With all his knowledge and training, Shawn’s vision was to develop a professional security firm, which would serve and protect clients by taking a proactive approach, not a reactive approach, towards security. He followed through on his dream and developed SMS, a professional technology firm. What sets SMS apart from its competitors is the experience, dedication, and high level of training that we provide to all our clients.

Chris Bridges earned his BA degree from the University of Tennessee and his master’s degree in Christian Education from Southern Seminary. Chris worked in educational ministry for close to 20 years, leading large ministries of volunteers and staff. In addition to his commitment to the church, Chris has always been an entrepreneur at heart, owning and managing multiple successful businesses during his career. Chris also has experience in project management, creative concept design, and logistics. He enjoys working with and helping people, such as training and cultivating leadership. He manages security services and guards for SMS.