Carson, CA (November 5, 2008) – Samsung Techwin America, a leader in the digital video security system industry, today announced that five more industry veterans have chosen to join the Samsung Techwin America team. "The addition of these extremely talented people brings many years of industry expertise to our company," said Bob McKee, Vice President of North American Sales for Samsung Techwin America. "This only strengthens our position to make Samsung Techwin America the leading provider of digital video security technology with the highest level of technical and customer support in the industry."
New Team Members:
Pedro Duarte – V.P. of Latin America Sales for CCTV Division
Pedro Duarte has been in the industry for over 21 years. He is an accomplished Senior Executive with extensive P&L Management experience and a solid awareness and understanding of the global business environment. He most recently served as General Manager Latin America of GE Security, a subsidiary of General Electric and global leading manufacturer of electronic security equipment. Pedro has served on the Board of Directors for several Trade Associations in Latin America and is fluent in five languages.
Steve Donovan – Northeast Regional Sales Manager
Steve Donovan brings 10 years of sales experience in Internet Protocol (IP) video hardware and software products to Samsung Techwin America. Prior to joining Samsung Techwin America, Steve was a Sales Executive with JDS Digital Security, a leading Network Video Recorder (NVR) software provider. He was responsible for sales, partner development, and consultation on system design for the East Coast. Steve entered the IP video arena with Axis Communications as an Account Executive. There, Steve worked to develop a strong dealer channel in both the IT and Security markets. Steve will be based out of Boston, Massachusetts.Mark McCormack - Central Regional Manager
Mark McCormack brings over 21 years of sales and application expertise in major integrated video and security systems. He recently served as the V.P. of Sales at Keith Parker and Associates (Manufacturers Representative) in Northbrook, Illinois, representing products that included Pelco, NVT, Middle Atlantic, and Code Blue. Prior to that, Mark worked exclusively in the design and selling of casino surveillance systems throughout the U.S. and Canada.
J.C. McKitterick - Southeast Regional Manager
J.C. McKitterick has over 12 years of video security experience and an excellent understanding of the Samsung Techwin America product line. He formerly represented Samsung 360 who used to be the exclusive distributor for STA products serving as the Southern Regional Manager. J.C. currently resides in North Port, Florida with his wife and two daughters.
Bill Wendlandt – Western Regional Sales Manager
Bill Wendlandt began his career 25 years ago. He has extensive experience with Internet Protocol (IP) video cameras and encoders, Network Video Recordings (NVRs), digital storage, and Video Management Software solutions, and has supported numerous high profile and Fortune 500 customers. Bill came to Samsung Techwin America from Dedicated Micros, Inc., where as the Western Regional Sales Manager.
The unique and complementary backgrounds of each member of the Samsung Techwin America team enable them to provide the basis for building the best security systems in the business.
All Samsung Techwin America products are supported by the highly experienced team of Samsung Techwin America industry professionals. They offer the best service and technical support in the industry and their determination to go that extra mile to support customers makes them unbeatable. For more information about Samsung Techwin America and their products, please call 877-213-1222 or 310-632-1234, or go to www.samsungcctvusa.com.
