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With over 30 years of experience, Kamco Services knows security. But we pride ourselves on who we are, as much as what we do. In her own words, Laura Kammer, third generation family member, tells of the humble beginnings of our locally owned, family-run business.

“Prior to launching Kamco Services, my grandfather, Dan Kammer Sr., was the Division Manager for E.R. Squibb and Sons – a pharmaceutical company. He retired early after several devout years of business. Being a man with close ties to his career and a passionate work ethic, he found himself less than satisfied with all his newfound time. So, he decided to start a fire extinguisher company – which basically comprised of him servicing and selling fire extinguishers out of his garage. Unfortunately, my grandmother immediately put and end to this.

Having enjoyed his short-lived stint with fire extinguishers, he soon moved his thoughts to fire alarms, which turned finally into security systems. My grandfather identified a real need for this line of work in Williamsburg, and bought a house off of Route 143 to continue his work in. (This house is where Kamco remains, to this day!)

Soon after venturing into security systems, he bought the answering service, “Innovative Answering,” which then led to monitoring services. My grandfather’s dream had turned into a career; he was truly devoted. When his health began to decline, he simply worked from home – literally up until weeks before his passing.

When he passed, we had donations in his honor given to the local fire department. He worked closely with the individuals in the Williamsburg, James City and York County Fire Departments, and to this day we still enjoy a great working relationship with them – and even boast the retired Captain for the Williamsburg Fire Department on our staff.

One of my favorite parts of this job is meeting new business prospects, and hearing over and over again how they knew my grandfather, and what a great man he was. It amazes me the number of people he was able to touch in this town, and the respect he earned simply by doing what he loved.”

-Laura Kammer, Sales Representative