Legends of the Lock Industry: Larry Friedrichs

July 1, 2024

Larry Friedrichs, Assured Security

Larry started as a locksmith in 1978 with Armor Security. He went on to become the service manager and then general manager of Bloomington Security Solutions for over 25 years. He is currently an account manager working with integrators providing electrified hardware services. Over time Bloomington Security Solutions purchased Assured Security and Minneapolis Lock & and Key and is now operating under the name Assured Security in Bloomington, Minnesota.  Larry was an advisor in merging the three companies.

Friedrichs was past president of the Minnesota chapter of ALOA, Medeco's first DBK council, advisory member for the locksmith program at Pine City Technical College and past board member of MNESTA (Minnesota Electronic Security Association). Outside of work Larry was an Edian volunteer fire fighter and past president of the Edina Lions Club. He is currently active in aquatic invasive species detection for the Gull Chain of Lakes Association and the University of Minnesota.