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Meet Our Team

Safeware, Inc. named Karl Lewis its Director of Sales Operations, a role he came to by way of frontline public safety, which is why the systems he builds get judged on whether they deliver rather than on whether they look tidy. ASPP™ was founded by Chris Grollnek, an active shooter expert whose P.R.O. Model™ the Department of Justice selected as “A” national standard and which is in use at some installations and commands across the Department of Defense.

Karl Lewis, Director of Sales Operations at Safeware, Inc., in a professional portrait

Karl Lewis

Security Solutions Distribution

Karl Lewis is a sales operations leader known for building scalable systems and processes that turn strategy into execution. Drawing on both frontline public safety experience and years of sales leadership, he brings a practical, mission-driven approach to enabling teams, improving performance, and delivering measurable results.

Karls’s Executive Bio and Experience

Karl Lewis is Director of Sales Operations at Safeware, Inc., where he strengthens the systems, processes, and insights that support sales execution and growth. A former Chattanooga, Tennessee police officer, Karl brings a mission-first perspective shaped by frontline experience. He has managed large sales teams across military, state, and local distribution organizations and previously worked for a manufacturer of security and surveillance equipment before joining the distribution industry. With an extensive background in sales operations, CRM (Salesforce) implementation and user adoption, government procurement, and pipeline growth, Karl helps align strategy, tools, and teams to deliver consistent performance and customer value.

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Safeware Inc

Safety and Security Solutions

Safeware is a nationally recognized leader in safety and security solutions, specializing in assessing, distributing, and training advanced technologies to mitigate risks and enhance safety across various industries. From first responders and educational institutions to federal and municipal services, Safeware empowers organizations to protect lives, assets, and the environment with industry-leading solutions.

Securing Tomorrow, Today.

ASPP/PRO Your Partners in Prevention

DOJ Video: Behind the Scenes

Chris Grollnek, active shooter expert-prevention

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Join us in our mission to create a future where the phrase “I never thought it would happen here” is a thing of the past. Together, we can make #NEVERHERE™ a reality, ensuring a safer tomorrow for everyone.

U.S. Secret Service – National Threat Assessment Center Reports Recent Mass Shootings Occurred in Places We Visit Everyday.

51%

Mass Shootings Happened in Businesses

35%

Mass Shootings Happened in Open Spaces

14%

Mass Shootings Happened in Schools, Universities, Places of Worship.

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Real Stories from Those Who’ve Experienced ASPP PRO’s Impact

Real Stories from Those Who’ve Experienced ASPP PRO’s Impact

Chris, I’m the FBI’s program manager for active shooter situations and on the White House working group seeking ways to prevent gun violence. I wanted to drop a note and let you know that I thought the DOJ video was well done. You address many points that we have been stressing.

Katherine Schweit
FBI Program Manager, Active Shooter Situations, The White House, Retired

I worked with Chris on a case covering several months and found him to be most diligent in handling the requirements of the project from inception to completion. He was always quick to respond to requests for information and assistance and his work product was invaluable to the successful outcome of the case. Chris is very goal oriented and was flexible to employ the necessary tactics and strategies to achieve the goals we had set for the project.

Kent Richardson

Chris, thanks so much for those kind words. I know my staff is very grateful for your insights and advice on keeping PCM a little safer. I can see God has given you a real calling in this area, and I encourage you to keep at it. At the end of your career, when you are looking back at everything, knowing you did what God called you to do will be worth more than you know. Take this advice from someone on that side of the river! Many blessings to you and safe travels!

Pastor Tom

I first met Chris Grollnek after the Pulse Nightclub massacre. He’s extremely knowledgeable about best practices regarding active shooters. Chris took great pains to explain law enforcement’s failures when responding to Pulse. He doesn’t talk down to ordinary citizens. Rather, he converses in a manner the layperson can comprehend. I’m very grateful for my professional relationship with Chris Grollnek.

Timothy Cwiek
Senior Writer Philadelphia Gay News

Thank you for presenting at the People’s City Mission on December 10th. Your presentation was greatly appreciated, and I have already shared some of the valuable information you provided with my organization. Your storytelling approach was engaging, although it would have been helpful to know more about the audience’s background and why we were all there. It’s a shame more people couldn’t attend, as your message deserves to be heard by a wider audience. Best of luck in your mission to raise awareness and put an end to these events.

Chris Klingenberg