Wayne's Affiliations
Tri-County Locksmith Service is a local locksmith and security installation company out of Glenwood Springs, CO, owned and operated by Wayne Winton for over 13 years. Services include home, vehicle, and business lockout; safe opening; as well as electronic access control installation. They also provide training for law enforcement non-destructive entry techniques, and online courses to teach other locksmiths the tricks of the trade.
Locksmith Security Network is a resource for all locksmiths and security professionals seeking knowledge, networking, and entertainment alike. Created and hosted by Wayne Winton, LSN Podcast delivers interviews with experts all across the industry who share their first-hand experiences to help others grow their businesses and learn about new products, useful tools, marketing strategies, sales techniques, and more.
Wayne's Lock Shop is host to a massive collection of educational videos, photos, and text content reserved for vetted members only. Not only is it an immense database for locksmiths to hone their skills, it's also a growing community full of active professionals who contribute to the social forums categorized by area of expertise, including automotive, commercial, residential, and safe experts; plus general hobbies, interests, and marketing tips.
Locksmith Nation provides exclusive merchandise for locksmiths to proudly show off the passion for their profession. The Locksmith Nation shop includes apparel for all shapes and sizes, from classic t-shirts, to hoodies, to high-quality windbreaker jackets, and even trucker caps and coffee mugs! Don't worry- ladies sizes are also included in the LN merch line. Each sale goes towards the mission of fighting scammers that give the industry a bad reputation.
2025 ALOA President
ALOA Security Professionals Association, Inc
(ALOA SPAI or ALOA, formerly known as the Associated Locksmiths of America) is a U.S.-based member organization for locksmiths and other physical security professionals worldwide. As the largest association of its sort in North America, founded in 1955, ALOA focuses on providing hands-on education, certification, and networking opportunities for professionals.
We are thrilled to announce that Wayne Winton has been elected president of the board of ALOA. Wayne’s term will officially commence in August 2025, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the organization.
With a wealth of experience as a Certified Registered Locksmith (CRL), ACE Instructor, and founder of Locksmith Nation, Wayne brings a dynamic vision aimed at modernizing ALOA to meet the evolving needs of members. His dedication to restoring trust and fostering a more connected locksmith community aligns perfectly with ALOA’s mission. We look forward to the positive changes and renewed energy he will bring to the association.
Wayne Winton on YouTube - 40,000 Followers and Growing
With over 1.9k videos and counting, the Wayne Winton YouTube channel is an immense well of knowledge for anyone in the locksmith or security field. Wayne shares first-hand experience to help others grow in the industry– including demonstrations of the latest tools and products, marketing tips and tricks, interviews with dozens of experts, installation jobs, trade show adventures, live service calls, educational workshops, and SO much more! And it’s completely FREE!
If you’re a locksmith, safe technician, electronic access control service provider, or security professional, you don’t want to miss out on the value that this channel has to offer.
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