Industry veteran Sam Rizzo joins Connected Technologies

Dec. 11, 2014
Former dealer-technician brings deep industry knowledge to Chicago-area firm

Crystal Lake, IL, December 8, 2014—Sam Rizzo, a veteran of the security industry with past employment spanning more than 40 years, has joined Connected Technologies, LLC as Director of Business Development. Rizzo comes on to advance the dealer-integrator program for Connect ONE®, the flagship, integrated security management platform from Connected Technologies.

Top-Level Field Experience

After 11 years as an installer, Rizzo moved to sales positions at companies like Aleph International, Blue Grass Electronics (Ademco) and Detection Systems (Bosch). He also worked in high-level positions handling dealer programs for ADT Security Services and Guardian Protection Services. During his career Rizzo managed field operations and supervised thousands of monthly installations for Safe Streets USA.

Rizzo joins the company as Connected Technologies gains momentum with users and resellers. “I’m excited about the opportunity to work at Connected Technologies. I believe this cutting-edge application will lead systems integrators into the future. The opportunities for additional revenue streams and profitability are real and attainable,” Rizzo says.

“Sam knows the industry,” says Mike Simon, President of Connected Technologies. “He knows what it takes to be successful today in providing integrated security services. We’re thrilled to have someone so experienced on board.”