Meet Don Hiser

I started in the locksmith industry in spring of 1994, I owned a construction company in the late 80's and early 90's. I was in an automobile accident in 1991 which lead to a back operation and at the conclusion of this episode of my life my doctor told me I could no longer work in that type on industry and would need to change careers.

Most of my early education in this field came from jumping in head first and figuring things out, along with drawing on the knowledge of a friend in the industry who helped with my direction.

I am an active member of GHLA, TLA, ALOA, HGCAA and a past member of LASA, ALNT, IAIL. This is my fourth year on the GHLA Board. I currently serve my second term as President of GHLA. I was also on the TLA board for 2010 I served as Parliamentarian, I am also on the LAC (Legislative Action Committee) for TLA, I also am on the LAN (Legislative Action Network) for ALOA.

My experience over the past 17 years has been varied; in the first six years in the business I did a fair amount of automotive with sprinkles of commercial. Because of the changing of the times I had to adapt and focus more on commercial.

Board Experience
2010, 2011 - Greater Houston Locksmiths Association - President
2009, 2010, 2011 - Texas Locksmiths Association - LAC Committee
2009, 2010, 2011 - Associated Locksmiths of America - LAN Committee
2010 - Texas Locksmiths Association - Parliamentarian
2009 - Greater Houston Locksmiths Association - Parliamentarian
1997 - Greater Houston Locksmiths Association - Sgt-at-Arms
2009, 2010, 2011 - Regular Private Security Board meeting attendee