Site Secure COO, Nick Gardner, was recently interviewed by the Security Industry Association (SIA) where he shared how Site Secure was started, what we are doing now in the world of security and surveillance, and what we are planning for the future. Read below or click HERE to read the entire interview.
“Officially founded in 2021 by Nate Gordon, Site Secure emerged as a game changer in the mobile surveillance industry, experiencing rapid triple-digit growth since its inception. With over two decades of experience designing, building and managing surveillance systems, Nate saw an opportunity to disrupt the security space when the COVID-19 pandemic abruptly halted projects. Instead of waiting for the industry to recover, he pioneered a smarter, more adaptable surveillance solution.
By pivoting with purpose, he not only kept his employees working through uncertain times, but also laid the foundation for Site Secure to become a stronger, more innovative company with a tower designed to redefine mobile surveillance.
The idea for Site Secure was born from Nate’s frustration with the shortcomings of existing mobile surveillance solutions. Many systems lacked proper outdoor cameras, offered inconsistent video streams or delivered footage so grainy that distinguishing between a car and a person was nearly impossible. The tipping point came when Nate spotted a bulky mobile surveillance trailer occupying an entire parking space – yet still creating blind spots due to poor camera placement. He knew he could design something far superior.
Screenshot of a Site Secure nighttime video feed
Leveraging his extensive industry knowledge and network, Nate sketched the blueprint for a system that would set a new standard: a compact, highly capable mobile surveillance tower. He worked closely with his team to fabricate a prototype that streamed crystal-clear 1080p video in real time via a cellular network and ran entirely on solar power. The design featured four fixed cameras providing true 360-degree coverage, flashing red and blue lights for deterrence and seamless remote access to video footage via the cloud from any device.
The prototype’s impact was immediate. Within 24 hours of its first deployment, a site superintendent called, eager to secure more towers, stating that nothing else on the market compared. This validation reinforced Nate’s vision and marked the beginning of Site Secure’s journey.
Under Nate’s leadership, Site Secure has rapidly expanded into sectors such as retail, utilities and public safety. The company’s innovative surveillance towers consistently outperform competitors in side-by-side comparisons – not only across Arizona, but nationwide – securing high-profile projects, even in competitors’ home territories.
At Site Secure, we don’t just build mobile surveillance trailers; we create surveillance towers that truly stand above the rest. Our commitment to solving user frustrations and delivering unmatched technology performance and top-notch customer service has positioned us as a leader in the industry – and we’re just getting started.
Site Secure CEO Nate Gordon
Our headquarters in Tempe, Arizona, is more than just an office – it’s a full-scale manufacturing hub where 80% of our facility is dedicated to production. We take raw sheet metal, fabricate it into surveillance towers, assemble each unit, and prepare them for deployment, all under one roof. The remaining 20% of our space houses our IT, research and development (R&D), customer service, sales and marketing teams, ensuring complete control over our supply chain, costs and, most importantly, the quality of our products. This in-house approach allows us to reinvest directly into R&D, continuously improving our towers and pushing the boundaries of mobile surveillance.
In just a few years, Site Secure has rapidly emerged as the leader in mobile surveillance. What began as a calculated, step-by-step expansion quickly turned into a nationwide movement. In 2024 alone, we expanded into nine states, stretching from Florida to Massachusetts and into the Midwest. Our reputation and results have fueled this growth, largely through word of mouth and partnerships with high-profile organizations.
One of our most notable deployments took place in Illinois, where we partnered with the U.S. Secret Service to provide 12 mobile surveillance towers to help secure the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Meanwhile, in Aurora, Colorado, we worked alongside local law enforcement and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during a high-risk operation to reclaim an apartment complex. Our towers provided real-time surveillance, leading to the deportation of 14 individuals involved in criminal activity and supplying critical video evidence that helped close dozens of cases.
Site Secure aids in the detection of 14 criminals in Aurora, Colorado
Even on short notice, our agility sets us apart. In California, we outfitted a major music festival with eight towers, creating an on-site monitoring center that allowed organizers and law enforcement to oversee the entire event from a single location, both on-site and remotely.
As we move into 2025, Site Secure is scaling manufacturing capabilities to meet the surging demand. With every deployment, we continue to redefine what mobile surveillance can do, expanding our footprint and disrupting an industry that has long been stagnant. We’re not just another surveillance provider – we’re the future of mobile security, built in house and built for results.”
Thanks for taking the time to learn more about our story. We LOVE the security industry and are passionate about bringing Peace of Mind to our clients and to the public. Read more about our Mobile Surveillance Tower and Monitoring Service HERE, as well as the many Use Cases HERE.
