(1937 - 2005)
MaxxGuard, Incorporated was founded in 1979 by Franklin D. Lax Sr. Mr. Lax was committed to his community and served as a County Commissioner, a City Judge, founder of the Tennessee Constables’ Association, was first elected in 1972 as a County Constable and continued to serve in this position until his death in May 2005. Mr. Lax served on the Governor’s State Advisory Board for the Department of Commerce and Insurance, and the Security Guard Regulatory Advisory Board from 1988-1996.
A proclamation was declared, by Madison County Mayor Jerry Gist, that Monday September 19, 2005 would be Franklin D. Lax Sr. day for the tireless giving of his time and energies, in serving this community in numerous capacities.
He believed that he could serve his clients better if he were in control of his employees’ training so he became certified as a trainer in all aspects of the security guard business. Other security companies outsourced their training needs, so not only did Mr. Lax train his own employees, but those of other companies as well.
In 2003 when Mr. Lax retired, Frankie bought the company from his father and moved from Vice President, a position he had served in for several years, to that of President and CEO. Frankie’s daughter, Anna Lax, even at this early age, is planning to continue the MaxxGuard business started by her grandfather. To quote her, “It is my responsibility to one day follow in my Granddaddy and Dad’s footsteps.”
Frankie continued with his Dad’s philosophy that you and your employees benefit greatly from handling your own employee training program. By doing your own in-house training, you are able to develop relationships with your employees and at the same time evaluate their ability to perform to MaxxGuard standards.
MaxxGuard’s past and continued growth is due to the loyal customer base established through identifying, customizing and delivering the service clients need and fulfilling those needs those needs through a group of well trained men and women guards.
