Who We Are

 Principal Contacts:

Roger Challis - Owner and President

Born and raised in an entrepreneurial-spirited family, Roger opened his industry leading computer theft prevention business in 1996 as Common Sense Computer Security. In January 2001, Common Sense Computer Security incorporated and changed its name to Hard Steal Security Corp.

After studying computer science and business, Roger identified a niche market in computer theft prevention after experiencing a devastating break-in at a former workplace. This, coupled with the media broadcast of a wide rash of business break-and-enters at the time, spurred Roger to create the first generation of the STEAL Bolt system in April 1996.

Depending purely on positive word-of-mouth advertising, Roger built his business from part time to full time in less than eight months. Roger credits his business success to delivering a highly effective, cost-efficient product, with excellent customer service. After seven successful years in business, his strategy is still working strong.

Dan Zimmer - Director, Sales & Marketing

A Simon Fraser University alumnus, Dan has held senior sales & marketing management positions with various national and international hi-tech firms. Since 1993 his career focus has primarily been in the A/V industry, including positions with Duocom, MCSi & Matrix. As a corporate communications consultant, Dan has also worked with many companies on their marcom strategies. Dan is a consultant on the nationally broadcast television series "Dotto Tech", and has been a frequent radio and television guest on various hi-tech topics.