Oklahoma City businessman uses his experience in protecting American assets around the world to build firm that designs, installs and maintains security systems for big businesses and governments. By Don Mecoy Oklahoman, published: February 14, 2012.

Sean Crain has transformed eight years as a security officer with the U.S. State Department into a successful security firm based in Oklahoma City. Formed in 2008, Orion Security Solutions has more than doubled its business each year, said Crain, CEO of the firm. The company handles various forms of security ranging from technical matters like video surveillance, physical security such as ballistic windows and blast walls, and information security, which involves protecting networks and the data carried on them. What Orion doesn't do is residential security. The company specializes in complex jobs with private corporations and government entities.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Orion Security Solutions has joined the Honeywell Authorized Dealer for commercial security systems (CSS) program. The firm, based here, will receive design, installation, sales and marketing support, technical training and other benefits through its membership.

Led by former U.S. Department of State security official Sean Crain, Orion's clientele includes private and commercial businesses as well as government agencies. With offices in California, Colorado, New York, Texas and Washington, the company offers access control, GPS tracking, intrusion detection, monitoring services, perimeter defense and structured cabling.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (May 3, 2011) - The recent death of Osama bin Laden provides mixed feelings among many. Almost everyone is extremely satisfied that he has been killed and justice has been served. At the same time, many now wonder what happens now to his organization, al-Qaida.

EDMOND,OK (October 24, 2010) - Gary W. Vance, Sr., father of OSS Executive Greg Vance, will be one of 10 selected for induction into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame on November 11, 2010. The ceremony will begin with a 6:30 p.m. reception at the Gaylord Center at Oklahoma Christian University, 2501 E. Memorial Road.

After joining the Nation Guard while still in high school, Capt. Vance transferred to an Army Special Forces Reserve unit in Stillwater while attending Oklahoma State University. In 1961, he attended Infantry Officer Candidate School and the Army Airborne course at Fort Benning, Ga. After graduating from Oklahoma State University, he attended Pathfinder School and in 1965 was accepted for fixed-wing flight school.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (Aug 25, 2010) - Orion Security Solutions’ (OSS) is very thankful for all of those that stopped by booth 924 at this year’s annual OIGA trade show. It was enjoyable for the OSS staff to meet new customers and visit with the numerous existing customers. The latest software version on Aventura DVRs was showcased. The visitors were greeted by OSS CEO Sean Crain, VP Jeremy Duke, COO Greg Vance, and Marketing Specialists Kristie McDonough and Gary Patterson.