Smart Electronic Security Consulting for Small and Mid-Size Businesses
Your trusted local expert for commercial security system design, assessment, and implementation in the Portland/Vancouver metro area.
Protecting your business starts with a plan built by someone who knows what works. Stark Electronic Security Consulting brings nearly three decades of hands-on industry experience directly to small and mid-size commercial businesses that want clear, unbiased guidance – without the sales pressure of a vendor.
Welcome to Stark Electronic Security Consulting
At Stark Electronic Security Consulting, we help business owners and operations managers make confident, informed decisions about their electronic security systems. Based in the Portland/Vancouver metro area, we work exclusively as independent consultants, meaning our recommendations are always aligned with your needs, not a vendor’s quota.
Craig Peterman, founder and principal consultant, brings over 28 years of direct experience in electronic security system design, specification, installation oversight, and compliance review. This business exists to give small and mid-size commercial clients access to the same level of expert guidance that larger enterprises rely on every day.
If your business is opening a new location, upgrading aging equipment, dealing with a security incident, or simply unsure whether your current systems are up to the job, Stark Electronic Security Consulting is ready to help you find the right path forward.
The Experience Behind Every Recommendation
Every project we take on draws from decades of real-world electronic security work. That experience means faster problem identification, better vendor accountability, and security plans that are practical, and not over-engineered or underbuilt.
28+
Years of electronic security Experience
100%
independent, vendor-neutral guidance
Comprehensive Electronic Security Consulting for Commercial Businesses
Stark Electronic Security Consulting provides expert, vendor-neutral guidance across all phases of commercial electronic security – from initial planning to system inspection and ongoing vendor oversight. Every engagement is tailored to the size, budget, and risk profile of your business.
CCTV Solutions Consulting
Not sure how many cameras you need, what resolution makes sense, or how long your footage should be retained? We help you spec the right video surveillance system for your facility so you get genuine coverage – not just the system a salesperson wanted to sell you.
Access Control Consulting
Access control is one of the most misunderstood areas of commercial security. We help you identify which doors, areas, and assets need controlled access and design a system that fits your workflow, compliance requirements, and budget.
Security Risk Assessments
A professional risk assessment identifies vulnerabilities before they become incidents. We evaluate your physical layout, existing systems, operational practices, and potential threat scenarios to give you a clear, actionable report.
Security System Inspections
Inheriting a system from a previous tenant or vendor? We conduct thorough inspections of existing electronic security systems and provide honest evaluations of what’s working, what’s not, and what genuinely needs attention.
Project Management
Coordinating a commercial security installation involves more than scheduling a crew. We define the scope of work, build a realistic project timeline, select and manage qualified subcontractors, and oversee all required inspections from start to finish. Your project gets done right, on time, and fully documented.
Vendor Oversight & Bid Review
Getting competing bids for a security installation? We review proposals on your behalf, verify that specifications are accurate and complete, and help you ask the right questions — so you choose the right contractor for the right reasons.
Built on Expertise. Focused on Your Business.
Stark Electronic Security Consulting is a new business built on a long career. Craig Peterman has spent over 28 years working alongside business owners, facility managers, and electronic security teams across Oregon, Washington, and California. The relationships, knowledge, and reputation built during that time are the foundation of this consulting practice.
We are actively working with our first clients and will be sharing their experiences here soon. In the meantime, we invite you to reach out directly. A brief consultation/Discovery Call is always free, and there is no obligation to continue.
Exceptional service and expertise!
Our Approach in Action
How we work with your business
We start with a no-cost conversation to understand your facility, your concerns, and your goals. There is no sales pitch — just an honest exchange of information so both of us can decide if working together makes sense.
Craig visits your location in person, reviews your existing systems, walks the space, and identifies gaps, risks, and opportunities. You receive a written summary of findings.
You receive a clear, prioritized recommendation report written in plain language. We tell you exactly what to do, in what order, and approximately what it should cost — with no vendor kickbacks influencing the advice.
Ready to Protect Your Business the Right Way?
Getting started with Stark Electronic Security Consulting is straightforward. Reach out to schedule your free discovery call, and Craig will personally respond within one business day. There are no sales teams, no automated funnels – just a direct conversation with an experienced professional who wants to help your business stay secure.