History

• Summit Reforestation (2001-2003)

  Graham’s first job had a huge impact on the rest of his career. He set records nearly every month and planted a total of 1 million trees!

• Safestone Security (2003-2005)

  In 2003 Graham was introduced into the security alarm industry but he didn’t have an easy start. After selling “only” 13 accounts in his first month Graham thought about quitting - but realizing he didn’t want to leave anything is his life unfinished Graham continued on and finished the season with over 200 accounts and ending with 13 sales in one day.

• Real Estate Investing (2003-Present)

  In 2003 Graham began using his money to start investing in real estate properties in Edmonton, Alberta.

• University of Alberta (2003-2005)

  While working at Safestone security Graham would attend classes during the off-season. He paid for his schooling by working full-time in the summer selling security. He worked hard towards his degree in Engineering but ultimately took the sales and entrepreneurial path before finishing.

• First Condominiumized Apartment in Edmonton (2005)

  In 2005 Graham’s real estate investments expanded when he started buying apartments and turning them into condominiums - the first anyone had done it in Edmonton.

• APX (2005-2008)

  In 2005 APX Alarm brought Graham on to be a manager. Their team of 25 reps and 10 techs did over 1,400 accounts out of Denver, CO.

  He was promoted to Assistant Regional Manager in 2006 and oversaw 3 teams that produces 3,500 accounts.

  In 2007 Graham become a Regional manager and oversaw 5 teams in the United States. This was a stepping stone for the next year where his group of 4 teams did over 6,500 accounts.

• Pinnacle (2008-2011)

  In 2009 Graham was offered the position as President of Sales, Canada for Pinnacle Security. For the next 2 years at Pinnacle Graham managed 5 teams and each year was able to push sales to over 12,000 accounts.

• First Charity Project (2008)

  In 2008 Graham was contacting customers when he met a family in extreme need. Their young daughter had been diagnosed with melanoma and the cost of the treatments had left the family nearly destitute. This young girl had a dream of flying to Ireland to visit the coast and many beautiful castles. Graham decided to make a difference. He began donating some of sales commissions to this family and soon had many members of his team doing the same. It didn’t take long for the them to raise enough money to send the daughter and her entire family on an all-expense-paid trip to Ireland.

  The tradition of helping those in need and empowering communities to do and have more has continued to this day. Graham was certainly not the first to donate his time and money to help someone in need but it was a new trend in the security alarm industry. Every year following Graham has helped organized international and local charity projects to help those in need. Companies across the industry now participate in charity events as well, due to in part, the example that Graham set.

• Titan (2011-2013)

  Graham saw an opportunity to improve the industry. Having seen first hand what kind of service was being offered in the security industry Graham decided to find the best in the business to build a better company dedicated to better customer service.

• Caribbean Sailboat Trip (2012)

  After several years of hard work Graham decided to truly live one of his passions and dreams - going on an uncharted sailboat trip. Graham set out with his future wife and navigated the Caribbean alone for nearly a year.

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  Titan experienced amazing growth for several years and as the company grew, so did the team that helped manage it. By 2013, technology was changing and it was time to reimagine his vision for a customer service-oriented company.

• Fluent (2014 and beyond)

  In January of 2014, Titan Alarm and Stryke Alarm merged and rebranded to become Fluent Home. This change reflected a shift Graham saw in the industry. Homeowners wanted more than just security, they wanted convenience. The new name shows a commitment to adapting, providing newer, better solutions and facing forward into the future.

• Marriage (2014)

  After getting engaged the year before Graham tied the knot with the true love of his life Tina. She is his perfect match and they often are complimented on how well they look, work and live together.

• Baby Arrives (2015)

  In the summer of 2015 Graham’s family grew to include a healthy, handsome baby boy. Whenever the Wood baby visits the office he becomes everyone’s favorite.

• Mint Carwash (2014)

  In 2014 Graham opened the doors to one his many real estate projects, Mint Car Wash in Camrose, Alberta.

• Goldman Sachs (2015)

  In 2015 with the help of Fluent CFO Shawn Koncurat and others Graham was able to close a deal of growth funding from Goldman Sachs specialty lending group for $40 million. This line of credit allowed Fluent to keep all of its accounts and build a more stable future for employees and customers.

• Dealer Program (2015)

  Looking forward Fluent now offers a dealership program, new equipment and unparalleled incentives and payscales for its sales representatives. Fluent has also been recognized for its amazing customer service and yearly international charity efforts.