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SkyTech Enterprises, Ltd.


Areas of Expertise

SkyTech Security Services, a division of SkyTech  Enterprises, LTD, provides professional security services and certification and training programs for commercial and government clients.

Organization Profile

We continue to honor our family tradition of providing quality service with over 30 years of industry experience.  Our company is conveniently headquartered in the South Loop of Chicago, and we have various satellite locations in the Midwest and Eastern states.

Our security management staff is a combination of experienced professionals that include loss prevention specialists and corporate executives to meet the challenges of our client's needs.   Field supervisors are a critical part of the management staff that monitors the day-to-day activities.  Therefore, each supervisor is sent through a vigorous screening process to reflect the commitment of our vision and mission. 

We are licensed, bonded and insured, and every member of the SkyTech Security team is capable of facilitating an in-house "site specific" training program that focuses on reliability, accountability, dependability, customer service, and professionalism.  In addition, we mandate standards for training that exceed the minimum requirements of local laws for security agencies.  This includes, but is not limited to: 20 hours of basic training, drug testing, psychological testing, 40 hours of firearm training, and ongoing annual refresher training.  

Professional Background

SkyTech's President, Tony Rakestraw and Anna Rakestraw, began in the security business in Detroit, Michigan in 1972. Since then, we have made great strides to improve our business procedures by adopting best practices gained through our extensive past experiences. Our business model is to provide superior service at a fair price. We do not accept anything less than full contractual compliance from our security staff. 

Business/Community Affiliations

Member American, Board for Certification in Homeland Security, Member, Certified Protection Professional, Board Member, Community Assistance Programs (CAPS)

Clients Include

City of Chicago/ Federal Aviation Administration/ Commonwealth Edison/ MB Real Estate/ Cook County/ Great Lakes Naval Base

Certifications

City of Chicago Minority Business Enterprise, Small Business Administration 8(a), State of Illinois, and others.



 




Asberry "Tony" Rakestraw
President and CEO


Anna Rakestraw
Vice President and COO


Armed / Unarmed Security Services

Contact

2600 South Michigan Avenue
Suite 104
Chicago, IL 60616
phone: 312-225-8886
fax: 312-225-8887
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http://www.skytechsecurity.com