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WADE BLACKWELL
President and CEO,
Blackwell Inc.

When Wade Blackwell, president and CEO of Blackwell Inc., speaks of his company, he reminds one of a new father: wildly devoted, bursting with pride, and filled with lofty dreams.

This intense 46-year-old, who “has never lost a battle in [his] life,” has reason to be excited. Since starting Blackwell Inc. five years ago, Blackwell, a St. Louis native, has watched it grow into an operation with about 50 employees. The Olivette-based company analyzes, designs, and implements specialized security programs for clients like Reuters America, Deloitte, and the Plaza in Clayton.

Blackwell Inc., has also teamed with the Clayton police department, to provide security at such high-profile events as the St. Louis Art Fair and the St. Louis Jazz Festival.

Blackwell is, however, perhaps proudest of his efforts to overcome the negative stereotypes attached to his industry.

“We have helped bring respect back to the security scene,” says Blackwell, who, for the past 25 years, has trained as a martial artist.

“When you walk down the streets and look into lobbies, you know when there’s a Blackwell officer there. Underneath the uniforms, there are bona fide, highly trained, sophisticated security officers.”

Blackwell describes himself as “an old soul in a young guy’s body” and demands excellence. He adheres to high standards when recruiting, paying, and training his personnel. It is, therefore, no coincidence that he has never lost an account. After all, Blackwell only retains officers who are as passionate about security as he is, and who, above all, understand the value of civility.

Blackwell Inc. offers a myriad of security-related programs, including internal theft investigation, security officer training, and loss control.

“I love fixing things,” says Blackwell. “It’s rewarding to turn an unsecured and disorganized property lobby, where security is concerned, into a working machine.”

While Blackwell expects to witness the growth of his “baby” over the next several years, for him, the measure of success lies not in size, but in quality.

“We’re not necessarily wanting to be the biggest,” he says. “Just the best.”

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Actress Linda Blair, representing Halloween Productions, Inc. greeted fans and signed autographs at the SILO-X Haunted House in Fenton and The Darkness Haunted House in Soulard. All proceeds went to the World Heart Foundation., a foundation established for advancing humanitarian efforts in heart surgery worldwide through education and collaboration.


Blackwell’s Executive Protection Specialists were on hand to insure a safe setting for those in attendance.

Blair then joined Randy Grim, author of The Man Who Talks To Dogs, at Three Dog Bakery in Ladue Crossing for a special book signing to benefit Stray Rescue of St. Louis. Fans lined up to meet Blair, Grim, and Quentin, The Miracle Dog.

Lobby Attendant, Ed Gales, was recently presented with a certificate of appreciation for personal service from the residents at Gambrill Gardens Community Living Center.

Officer Gales constantly goes beyond his scope of duties to make himself available for the needs of the residents.

“I have found a home at Gambrill Gardens and enjoy the friendships that I have developed during my tenure at this facility,” stated Gales.

Congratulations Ed!

Blackwell, Inc. and THF Realty co-sponsored a Safety and Awareness Seminar covering issues related to workplace violence, assault, rape, identity theft, carjacking, and more. The session was held for employees of Ernst & Young Accounting and tenants of the Plaza in Clayton.

A record-breaking crowd of nearly 18,000 people attended this two-day event. Blackwell, Inc., working alongside with the Clayton Police Department and other emergency agencies, assured festival attendees, vendors and entertainers of top-notch security. Blackwell, Inc. maintained constant communication with the other agencies to provide excellent crowd control and a safe atmosphere. This contributed to the huge success of the St. Louis Jazz Festival in the heart of Clayton’s Shaw Park.

Blackwell, Inc. once again joined forces with the Clayton Police Department to provide excellent security for the St. Louis Art Fair. One hundred and sixty-five artists displayed their works and 22 restaurants tempted visitors with delicious food and beverages on the streets of Clayton. Entertainers from around the world performed on three stages. The Clayton Police Department, together with BPSS, Inc., provided the much-needed security, adding to the enormous success of the St. Louis Art Fair, by controlling the area keeping unwanted incidents at a record low.

Blackwell, Inc. is stationed at WIL Radio’s “Country Cares for Kids” radiothon
in St. Louis to help raise more than $407,000 for St. Jude Children’s
Reasearch Hospital.

Blackwell, Inc.’s Wade Blackwell gets locked up to personally raise more than $4000 for the Muscular Distrophy Association’s annual MDA Lock-Up event!