Alrod offers three distinct areas of services and products.
They are:
Security and Security Services
Facility Management and Support
Food Distribution
Alrod prides itself on being a strong Management Company and we use our specialist skills in consulting and in support of our operations. We have developed specialist skills in:
- Security and Surveillance
- Grant Writing
- Small Business Management and Training
- Strategic Planning for tertiary Educational Institutions
Alrod Enterprises was incorporated in 1978 and has its headquarters at 119 North Sycamore Street with Materials and Operations Divisions at 142 East Wythe Street, Petersburg.
Alrod has grown as a result of our customer driven and focused culture, reputation for excellence and a cadre of skilled capable and committed personnel. These attributes have resulted in the company being able to take advantage of new and expanded opportunities arising as a result of our satisfied customers and our ability to use our competitive advantages optimally as we fulfill our mission of " Service Above the Rest".
Alrod Enterprises, Inc. is a family-owned business and the founder Dr. Albert Thweatt is the Chairman & CEO.
Our comparative advantages allow us to access various federal and state programs and incentives and therefore doing business with Alrod ensures ultimate satisfaction and participation in and benefits from incentives associated with Federal and State Programs.
Alrod is accredited as a:
- Top Secret Cleared Company
- Preferred Provider under the GSA Schedule
- Small and Disadvantaged Businesses
The benefits of doing business with companies so qualified is that it improves equityand gives the contracting entity an opportunity to broaden its scope and obtainwider based knowledge and opportunities.
- HUBZone Company
This is a set aside program for Historically Underutilized Business one which is an area located within one or more census tracts, qualified non metropolitan counties or lands within the boundaries of an Indian reservation. This program is second only to the 8(a) program with respect to contracting preferences.
Firms/Institutions which do business with HUBZone entities therefore get special allowances
- 8 (a) Mentor
Consulting and Management Services
The thrust in this area has been supportive of the various contracts that have been procured in some of the operating areas. There has however been some specialist development in the areas of:
- Strategic Planning for tertiary Educational institutions
- Security and Surveillance
- Construction and Real Estate Development
Our Management Team
Chairman & CEO: Albert W. Thweatt
Dr. Thweatt founded the company and has worked with the company through every stage of its development. He is one of the compliant Agents for the entity and uses his formal training in Education, Business and Diversity Management to ensure that both line and management staff are equipped to offer clients quality service. He is the visionary and in most cases the key executive point of contact.
Chief Operating Officer & Legal Counsel: Albert W. Thweatt II
As General Counsel he is responsible for contract negotiation, creating and managing legal operating framework within the various states of our operations as well as managing labour relations and Human Resource issues. His skills and involvement alloiw us to be fleet footed
and to be able to have an enviable record with regard to operations.
Vice President Operations: D. Carol Harris
As Vice President for Business Development she is responsible for contracting, starting new contracts and creating and managing operating systems conducive with contractual obligations and in keeping with company policies. She is also another compliant Agent for the company.