Proudly HQ'd from Ankeny, Iowa
Founded in 2013, Astra Security has spent the last decade protecting every corner of our great state. We are a local, veteran owned security company HQ'd out of Ankeny, Iowa. Astra is a combination of reliable equipment and worry free technology, paired with local experts whose daily objective is to keep you safer. Our company dynamic is best described as a second family, as we are constantly on the lookout for our fellow employees and clients. Speaking of the Astra family, we would be elated to welcome you to it! Give us a call today to discuss what we can do for you!
Core Values
These core values are Astra's DNA. We apply them to decisions made daily for the well-being of our clients, employees, and our overall community as Iowans. Providing services in this industry at a bar-setting level is not a simple task, but we're up to the challenge.
ABOUT THE OWNER
CEO and founder Oliver Keeling started Astra Security in 2013 after spending his earlier career serving those around him in several ways. Oliver is a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force, where he learned the ins and outs of military grade electrical systems. He was also a reserve officer for the Urbandale Police Department. Upon graduation from Iowa State University, Oliver shifted his focus to the private sector and began working for a national security provider, where he found his passion for consumer security technologies. His critiques of that national provider is what sparked his vision for Astra and what it stands for today. Oliver is still committed to his clients with the same passion he had the day he earned his first. Oliver is supported by his wife Rachel, who also manages several aspects of Astra's operations, and their 4 beautiful kids. Rachel is paramount to the success of Astra, handling many back-end areas of our business and always being a fantastic team player for everybody around her.
MEET THE TEAM
Mike Tamashunas
Mike Tamashunas
Mike Tamashunas
Service Manager &
Technician
Mike is Astra's human encyclopedia. If a problem exists, Mike has probably already found the fix. As the head of our service department, Mike oversees existing customers; ensuring they get quality, efficient tech support and troubleshooting. If there is a situation that requires our attention across the state, Mike is the first to raise his hand to make the trip.
Anthony Torres
Mike Tamashunas
Mike Tamashunas
Installation Manager &
Technician
Anthony is our field general, overseeing installations and projects as they are in progress. His ability to adjust system designs on the fly to account for revisions is second to none. A steady hand himself, Anthony is one our most seasoned technicians with expertise across all systems that Astra has to offer. Anthony is also a Veteran of the US Army.
Alex Andrews
Mike Tamashunas
Alex Andrews
Sales Manager &
Lead Security Advisor
Alex is our system engineer, responsible for ensuring every system design is up to snuff before being sent to the installation phase. Alex has experience designing systems ranging from homes, large warehouses, farmland, and even entire cities' CCTV systems. He turns a seemingly complex situation into a simple solution through extensive attention to detail.
Sharon Tamashunas
Sharon Tamashunas
Sharon Tamashunas
Office Manager &
Client Support Specialist
Sharon's role in the office extends to every department and aspect of what we do. She is our logistics coordinator for scheduling projects, and handles Astra's day-to-day operations. Sharon is eager to help out our employees and clients on a daily basis, with extensive knowledge about our systems that go above and beyond expectation.
Emily Butler
Sharon Tamashunas
Sharon Tamashunas
Client Support Specialist
If you have ever called our office, you have probably spoken to Emily! She is our first point of contact for clients, and spends her day making sure you are being taken care of the Astra way. When she isn't helping clients, she is a rockstar at prepping our future projects as well as overseeing our monthly client communications.
Jayden Butler
Courtney Potthoff
Courtney Potthoff
Service Technician
Jayden is a Swiss-army knife that is equally reliable in the field as he is at the office. With a background in web development, he has a deep understanding of the "invisible" side of technology, making him an incredible programmer of our systems. Jayden also performs our quality control reviews for each project, providing all clients with an extra layer of peace of mind.
Courtney Potthoff
Courtney Potthoff
Courtney Potthoff
Installation Technician
Courtney brings years of broader low-volt experience to Astra, giving him an array of knowledge to rely on in any situation. His efficiency and work ethic are never in question, making him a valuable member of our team. Courtney has a remarkable ability to learn new, intricate disciplines with the same passion and professionalism he has put forth his entire career.
Luke Loney
Courtney Potthoff
Luke Loney
Security Advisor &
Business Development
Luke's background in several technology categories enables him to design easy to use, worry free systems. He thinks outside of the box in many aspects, whether for a client's system, or for Astra as a whole. Luke has also taken on our networking and marketing efforts, to continue the growth and maturity of Astra's public relationships.
Local Company, Big Results
Regardless of other factors that go into selecting which security company is right for you, a high priority will be who you actually TRUST with your home or business, including all of the people inside. Our expert team is more than what meets the eye, with mastery of our systems, extensive structural knowledge, and hometown kindness that in our opinion, is irreplaceable. We make putting your trust in Astra as easy as trusting the sky will be blue tomorrow.
Company Trips with PURPOSE!
At Astra Security, we constantly have our eyes peeled for new features and equipment. We attend ISC West in Las Vegas in the spring, one of the largest security trade shows in the country; to give our team the opportunity to learn and speak to companies from all over the world. "Work Hard, Play Hard" is one of Astra's core values and the trips to Las Vegas are a perfect embodiment.
Community Involvement
We love being active in events all around Iowa. Summer parades included, as 4th of July is one of our favorite holidays. It's when we celebrate Astra's birthday, so there are multiple reasons for occasion every 4th!
