Leadership

Leadership

J & J Access & Security has been a family-owned business from the beginning. Now in its third generation, J & J’s team leaders are constantly innovating and updating their offerings to keep up with ever-changing times.

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Meet the Staff

Meet the team that makes J & J Access and Security the premier security company in the Quad Cities.

Justin Sawyer

President / CEO

Justin is a 3rd generation locksmith with over a decade of experience. As one of our lead Locksmiths he would be glad to visit and take care of any of your security needs. Specializing in antique locks and access control.

He hold the following certifications:

Certified GSA Safe Technician through MBA

Certified Registered Locksmith (CRL) and a Certified ALOA Instructor (CAI) through  Associated Lockmiths of America (ALOA)

Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level One), Certified Fire Alarm Technician (CFAT) Level II Fire, from Electronic Security Association (ESA) 

Certification ID 70076B67

Ryan Sawyer

EVP / Treasure

Ryan is a 3rd generation locksmith with over a decade of experience, and our lead safe and vault tech, he would be glad to visit and discuss any of your security needs. Specializing in both antique and modern burglary safes and bank vaults.

He holds the following certifications:

Certified GSA Safe Technician and Certified GSA Container Inspector through Lockmasters Security Institute (LSI)

 Certified Professional Safe Technician through Safe & Vault Technicians Association (SAVTA),

Certified Registered Locksmith (CRL) through Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA).

Illinois License 191.000977

Ryan is a graduate of Upper Iowa University with a BS in Business with a major in Accounting 

US Army (Ret)

Brandon Sawyer

Director Branch Operations

Brandon is a 3rd generation locksmith with over 10 years of experience, specializing in residential, commercial locksmithing, and masterkey systems. 

Certified Automotive Locksmith Professional Locksmiths of America (PROLOA)

Registered Locksmith, Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA)

Jon Sawyer

EVP Electronic Security

 Jon has over 40 years of specializing in electronic security, including access control systems, hi-security alarm systems, and CCTV systems in commercial and industrial facilities.  Jon holds certifications in Cisco, Microsoft, and numerous other manufacturers of security equipment. 

Is a graduate of Flordia Institute of Technology with a Master's in Information Technology Management and Cyber Security.

Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level One, Certified Fire Alarm Technician (CFAT) Level II Fire, from Electronic Security Association (ESA) 

Certification ID b03ffecf

Certified Register Locksmith (CRL), Certified Electronic Locksmith (CEL), Certified Fire Door Inspector (CFDI) and Certified ALOA Instructor (CAI) through Associated Lockmiths of America (ALOA)

Iowa Alarm License AS-4444

Illinois License 191.000976

US Army Veteran

Cody Tucker

Associate Locksmith

Cody has over five years experiance having completed his Apprenticeship program in January of 2026.  Specializing in commercial and residential locksmithing.

Registered Locksmith, Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA)

Peter Fritz

Business Manager

Pete joins the J & J team with years of experience in manufacturing, specializing in machine work. Pete is the business manager. You will most likely not see him at your home but if you stop in and say hi, you will see him doing what he does best - helping our company grow and succeed. Pete is a machinist by trade, helping to maintain our exacting standards.

Certified Fire Door Inspector (CFDI) Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA)

Christopher Chaney

Associate Locksmith

Christopher is entering year Six with the company having completed his Apprenticeship in the summer of 2025.  Specializing in commercial and residential locksmithing.

Registered Locksmith, Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA)

Jerry Bennett

Sr. Locksmith / Mentor / Trainer

Jerry has been in the security field for over 40 years, having owned and operated several companies before coming to J & J.

US Air Force Veteran

Matthew Chouteau

Electronic Tech

Matthew holds a certification as an Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level One from Electronic Security Association (ESA)

Iowa Alarm License # AS-4452

Dalton Esbaum

Associate Locksmith

Dalton is in year three of our Apprenticeship program having started March of 2023.  Specializing in general locksmithing, automotive openings and automotive key generation

Certified Automotive Locksmith, Professional Locksmiths of America (PROLOA)

Registered Locksmith, Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA)

Jacob Butler

Electronic Tech

Jacob holds a certification as an Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level One from Electronic Security Association (ESA)

Jackson Ridesel

Associate Locksmith/Electronic Tech

Jackson is in year two of our Apprenticeship program having started in the fall of 2024.  Specializing in general locksmithing & electronic security.

Jackson is currenty enrolled in the ESA Alarm Technician Level 1 course.

Sarah

Finance Assistant

Account Receivables

Kaitlin

Finance Assistant

Account Payables