Watson Express Security Owners Nominated for Influential Business Leader at the 6th Annual Black Business Ball
Watson Express Security co-owners Zebedee and Robert Howell have been nominated for Influential Business Leader at the 2026 Black Business Ball. Vote now through November 7.
Presented by Black Business Enterprises (BBE). Honoring Black-owned businesses and community leadership across the Twin Cities.
We are proud to share some exciting news with our Minneapolis community. Watson Express Security co-owners Zebedee and Robert Howell have been nominated for the Influential Business Leader: Male category at the 6th Annual Black Business Ball, presented by Black Business Enterprises (BBE).
Voting is officially open as of today, and we would love your support.
A Nomination Rooted in Community Trust
Since founding Watson Express Security in 2019, Robert and Zebedee Howell have built a father-and-son security company that Minneapolis businesses and residents rely on every day. From unarmed and armed guard services to fire watch, executive protection, surveillance, security consulting, and event security, the Watson Express Security team has grown alongside the communities it serves across the Twin Cities metro.
This nomination is not just recognition of a business milestone. It reflects years of showing up for clients, training a team that takes safety seriously, and earning a reputation built on reliability rather than shortcuts. Watson Express Security is certified by the City of Minneapolis, registered with ProcureMN, and CERT certified, all markers of a company that has done the work to earn trust at every level.
About the Black Business Ball
The Black Business Ball is an annual celebration hosted by Black Business Enterprises that honors Black-owned businesses and the leaders behind them across categories like Influential Business Leader, community impact, and entrepreneurship. This year's 6th Annual ceremony will take place on November 7, 2026, at 1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413, where category winners will be announced.
Being nominated alongside other respected Black business leaders in Minneapolis is an honor for the entire Watson Express Security team.
How to Vote
Voting for the Influential Business Leader: Male category is open now through the ceremony on November 7. If Watson Express Security has ever protected your property, staffed your event, or given you peace of mind, we would be grateful for your vote.
Cast Your Vote Today
Support Zebedee and Robert Howell in the Influential Business Leader: Male category.
Vote at www.blackbusinessball.comThank You, Minneapolis
Every client, referral, and repeat contract has played a part in getting Watson Express Security to this moment. Zebedee and Robert built this company to serve the Twin Cities with integrity, and this nomination belongs to everyone who has trusted them along the way.
Congratulations, Zebedee and Robert. We are cheering for you.
About Watson Express Security
Watson Express Security is a father-and-son-owned private security company based in Minneapolis, MN, offering unarmed and armed guard services, fire watch, executive protection, surveillance, security consulting, and event security across the Twin Cities metro.