March 1, 2010 – DEFENDER Chairman & CEO, Dave Lindsey, talks about DEFENDER's approach to leadership and growth in the cover story of Smart Business Indianapolis. Read Now >
Feb. 23, 2010 – Kelly Lacy has been named a finalist in the Customer Service Leader of the Year category in the Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service. Read Now >
Feb. 8, 2010 – DEFENDER Direct, Inc. and Junior Achievement Partner to bring an important message to Indianapolis students. Read Now >
Dec. 2009 – Indiana University's Kelley School of Business announces the DEFENDER Direct Entrepreneurship Scholarship. Read Now >
Dec. 2009 – DEFENDER Direct stands out as a leader in this Security Director News article about Women In Security. Read Now >
Dec. 2009 – The spirit of giving was in the air when the Lindsey Family opened their home for a United Way fundraising event. Read Now >
Nov. 30, 2009 – DEFENDER Direct, Inc. has launched the DEFENDER Tuition Reimbursement Program. Read Now >
Nov. 16, 2009 - DEFENDER Direct, Inc. has been named Best Overall Company of the Year at the 6th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Read Now >
Oct. 15, 2009 – Tammy Ormsby has been named a finalist in the Employee of the Year category in the 6th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Read Now >
Oct. 15, 2009 – DEFENDER Direct, Inc. has been named a finalist in the Best Overall Company of the Year and Fastest-Growing Company of the Year categories in the 6th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.
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Sept. 1, 2009 - DEFENDER Direct Makes the INC. 500, Fastest-Growing Private Companies List for Second Consecutive Year Read Now >
Jun 30, 2009 - Congratulations to John Corliss, COO, on being recently honored as one of the Top 20 Under 40 by Security Systems News. The Top 20 Under 40 honor is given to executives under the age of 40 that work within the security systems industry. Security Systems News is the newspaper of record for the security system integrator and installer. Each year nominations are submitted by security companies across the country and then 20 individuals are chosen. This is DEFENDER’s second recognition with the award. Dave Lindsey, CEO, is an alumnus of the award as well. Read Now >
Jun 30, 2009 - The Yes! Attitude. Read Now >
Jun 30, 2009 - The Strength of One Indianapolis Company Helps Grant Three Magical Wishes. Read Now >
April 30, 2009 - Dave Lindsey, CEO, was recently honored by being selected as one of the finalists for the 2009 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award-Midwest. Now entering its 23rd year, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs and has been recognizing the men and women who have created products, services, and jobs that help our economy and communities grow. Each candidate is selected by an independent judging panel made up of regional business, academic, and community leaders. Finalists of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year regional awards are recognized at award galas across the United States throughout the month of June. Read Now >
Jan 15, 2009 - DEFENDER Receives GE President’s Award for Tenth Consecutive Year. Read Now >
Oct 27, 2008 - DEFENDER Direct wins Kelley School of Business Indiana Entrepreneurial Growth Award.
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Oct 7, 2008 - Dave Lindsey receives 2008 Colts Community Quarterback Award.
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Sept 25, 2008 - Dave Lindsey receives Indy's Best and Brightest Award. Read Now >
Sept. 22, 2008 - DEFENDER Direct is IBJ's #2 fast growing company. Read Now >
Sept. 19, 2008 - Tech Support For Life Read Now >
Aug. 28, 2008 - Inc. 5000 Listing. Read Now >
Jun. 13, 2008 - Community Outreach Team assists the American Red Cross of Indiana. Read Now >
Jan. 10, 2008 - Jobs may head this way. Read Now >
Jan. 10, 2008 - Defender Direct Moves Ahead with Indy Expansion Plans. Read Now >
Jan. 10, 2008 - Inc. 5000 Listing. Read Now >
+ #1 ADT Dealer
+ Top 5 Dish Network Dealer
+ Indy's Top 25 Fastest Growing Private Companies
+ Inc. 500 List of Fastest Growing Companies
+ Top 5 National Dealer for ADT, GE, and Dish Network
DEFENDER Direct Awards:
2009
- Best Overall Company of the Year, Stevie Awards for Women in Business
- INC. 500 #432
2008
2007
- INC. 500 #845 2007
- 1st Place ADT Top Ten Dealer 2007
- 1st place Master Division 2007
- Indianapolis Business Journal Fastest Growing Company #2 /9/17/07
- Trump International Golf Club ADT Championship Pro Am 2007
- Forty under Forty Indianapolis Business Journal 2007
- The Blue Chip Defender Direct Finalist 2007
2006
- 16th SDM Defender Security Residential Installation Volume #13
- Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the year Nominee
- Trump International Golf Club ADT Championship Pro Am
- Aiden’s Feast Sponsorship Award 9/6
2005
- 15th SDM Defender Security Residential Installation Volume #12
- 7th Place ADT Top Ten Dealer
- SBC Spirit of Success Award 5/23
2004
- 14th SDM Defender Direct #34
- 5th Place ADT Top Ten Dealer
- GE Security Outstanding Achievement Defender Security
- Echosphere Top Performing Retailer Midwest Region
2003
- INC. 500 #133
- 13th SDM Defender Direct #32
- Presidents Club Award Costa Del Sol
- Indianapolis Business Journal Fastest Growing Company #11 9/15
- ADT Super Stars Division
- Fifth/ Third Bank Rising Star
2002
- 12th SDM Defender Security #47
- 12th SDM ADT Security #1
- Presidents Club Award Puerto Vallarta
- Indianapolis Business Journal Fastest Growing Company #23 9/16
- ADT Centurion Division
- Reaching your Goal Defender Security
2001
- 11th SDM Defender Security #77
- 11th SDM ADT Security #1
- Presidents Club Award Cancun
2000
- Presidents Club Award Portugal
1999
- Presidents Club Award Puerto Vallarta
DEFENDER Direct Organizations:
- Burglar Alarm and Fire Alarm Association
- DMA Certificate of Membership 2002-2007
- Noble of Indiana
- Walk of Fame Governor Daniels Collegiate Entrepreneur Boot camp
- E. 91st Christian Church Men’s Missionary Ministry
- Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
- Make a Wish Foundation
- Central Indiana Crisis Pregnancy Center (CICPC) Birdie Shoot
- Wheeler Mission
- Daniel Webster Family Academy IPS #46
- Deputy Sheriff Fraternal Organization