Atlanta Access Control Built on Reputation, Service & Results

The beginning was far from easy. Starting a security firm specializing in commercial access control systems, low-voltage engineering, metal fabrication, and complex integration meant competing against well-entrenched players.

In those early days, Lehman was doing it all. From early morning site surveys to late-night wiring and troubleshooting in the Atlanta heat, the early years were defined by grit, long hours, and non-stop hustle.

While competitors were throwing thousands of dollars into paid advertising, Lehman made a strict operational decision that many considered reckless for a startup: Power Access Control would spend zero dollars on advertising.

Instead of chasing leads through ad spend, Lehman staked everything on a single premise: believe in the process, over-deliver on every contract, and let the work speak for itself.

"When you don't rely on ad money to feed your business, your work has to be flawless," Lehman says. "Every project had to be our best billboard. If a client had a critical issue, we didn't put them on a two-week queue—we showed up, took ownership, and fixed it."

Early on, Lehman established a clear strategy: Power Access Control would focus on technically demanding access control and security work while continuing to serve both commercial and residential customers throughout Atlanta.

As the company grew, its capabilities expanded across commercial access control systems, residential access control systems, gate access, and integrated security solutions.

Word of Lehman's uncompromising standards began circulating through Atlanta’s general contracting, property management, and facility management circles. Sub-contractors and property managers realized that Power Access Control wasn't just another installer—they were problem solvers who delivered on time and on budget.

That reputation led to rapid expansion and the launch of Atlanta Turnstiles, a specialized division focused on complex turnstile security, optical speed gates, biometric access, and perimeter security integration.

Soon, the commercial giants came calling.

Without a single paid ad running, Power Access Control's customer-first model began landing some of the most prestigious commercial and industrial accounts across Metro Atlanta and the Southeast.

Today, the company’s client portfolio reads like a who’s-who of major commercial enterprises:

• Choate Construction — Entrusting Power Access Control with major commercial security infrastructure.
• Tyler Perry Studios — Securing high-profile media and studio facilities.
• Peachtree-DeKalb Airport (PDK) — Managing high-security perimeter access control for active aviation operations.
• Fortune-Johnson — Partnering on complex multi-building commercial security installations.

These projects helped establish Power Access Control among the trusted providers of access control and security systems in Atlanta, GA.

As Power Access Control gears up for 2027, the numbers reflect a meteoric trajectory. What started as a one-man mission born out of frustration in 2019 is now pacing toward $8,000,000 to $10,000,000 in annual revenue.

For Lehman, the target isn't just about financial success—it's validation of the core philosophy that started it all six years ago.

"We proved that you don't need a slick advertising budget to build a multi-million dollar business," says Lehman. "You just need to trust the process, treat every customer like your only customer, and never settle for anything less than excellence."

As Metro Atlanta’s commercial and residential landscape continues to grow, Power Access Control stands as an example of organic, reputation-driven growth—providing access control and security solutions throughout Atlanta, GA and select markets across the Southeast while staying grounded in the same principles that built the company from the beginning.