SAFEWARE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Director of Customer Service
Bio:
In her 29 years with Safeware, Angie has managed the Richmond location, focusing on customer service. Working within several departments, including the Emergency Management Group and Purchasing, she takes pride in building teams within the company to provide and constantly improve customer experience.
Dynamic, results oriented Sales Professional with an extensive history of generating new business and managing in a variety of industries. Exceptional leader with talent selling service, design, quality and overall value over price. Proven self-starter, working independently, while contributing to the success of entire team. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and expand opportunities within existing client base. Strategic thinker know for opening new and expanding existing markets.
Job Titles:
- Government
- Sales Representative
Bio:
April is a University of Georgia graduate who started her career in safety sales for a gas detection manufacturer. She then moved to distribution with a focus on industrial hygiene and safety instrumentation. Joining Safeware in 2017 as the territory manager for Florida, April then expanded the territory in 2021 to include all government sales for Florida and Georgia.
Bio:
Retired career firefighter/hazmat specialist. Currently, I am an experienced government sales professional specializing in local and state contract sales. I am now able to bring my passion for helping others by outfitting public safety professionals with the equipment and training needed to meet the demands they face everyday.
Job Titles:
- Senior Federal Accounts Manager
Job Titles:
- Strategic Vendor Relations Manager
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Vice President
Forward thinking CEO with a background in Marketing, eCommerce, and IT, and experience showing how technology is essential, and critical in moving this industry into the future. I also have an incredible team of people who deliver outstanding care and passion in the mission of keeping people safe.
Bio:
A Certified Public Accountant with a Bachelor and Masters Degree from North Carolina State University.Derek has over 18 years of finance experience in manufacturing, distribution and public accounting. Derek is managing and leading the financial initiatives of Safeware.
Job Titles:
- Senior Manager Western Region
Bio:
Diana started with Safeware in 2004 in our corporate office in Maryland and has worked in multiple departments over the years.In 2010 Diana moved to Colorado to manage the Denver location.Safeware's growth and expansion in the Western United States has included the recent opening of an additional location in Phoenix, Arizona. Diana currently oversees the offices in the Western Region with a focus on customer service.
Job Titles:
- Government
- Sales Representative
- Territory Manager
Job Titles:
- Director of Sales, Western Region
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Accounting
Bio:
In her 30 plus years with Safeware, Jeannette has worked in many areas of the company from Customer Service to Purchasing with over 15 years in Accounts Receivable.She brings that expertise to her Vice President roll in overseeing the day to day Accounting functions.
Job Titles:
- Senior Manager of Contracts & Quality
Bio:
Jessica has a Master of Science Degree from Loyola University Maryland. She has 26 years experience in distribution, over 22 of those years as a manager at Safeware performing myriad functions across multiple departments. Extensive experience in Contract Administration and Quality.
Job Titles:
- Director of Sales, Southern Region
Job Titles:
- Director of Purchasing and Pricing
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- Senior Texas Territory Manager
Bio:
Kristine brings over 25 years of sales experience in business development & account management. She has held leadership positions and has expertise in Government Contracts, Public Safety and Distribution.She has a CUSTOMER FIRST approach and loves developing long lasting relationships while helping her customers find the best solution based on their specific mission or objectives. She has worked in very competitive markets such as Los Angeles, New York and the DC region and has successfully adapted in each market. "I take pride in what I do for my clients and greatly appreciate what they do for our country.I believe in partnership and take it very serious the things they entrust to me and my organization."
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Gov Contracts & HR
Bio:
An accomplished business operations and business development professional with a solid track record of success leading and driving operational improvements and revenue. She is respected for designing smart business plans and progressing teams outside their comfort zones to achieve outstanding results.
Bio:
Matt is a graduate of The Ohio State University and has over 20 years in Government Contract Implementation,Public Safety, and Industrial Solutions.In his spare time, he likes to spend time with his family, golf, and camp.
Job Titles:
- Director of Sales, Federal Government
Job Titles:
- Director of Sales, Northeast Region
Bio:
Experienced Outside Salesperson with a demonstrated history of meeting and exceeding sales goals. Experience in Federal, State, Local and Commercial Markets. MRO-Safety-Public Safety-Military.
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Experienced territory manager with a demonstrated history of new business and relationship development in the SLED market for 7+years.Michelle is very knowledgeable with government cooperative contracts from her prior role at U.S. Communities/OMNIA Partners where she served public agencies in over 13 states working with both procurement officials and end using departments.
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With over a decade of experience in strategic sales and business development, Mick is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of communities across the Pacific Northwest. In his role, Mick focuses on providing innovative safety solutions to our customers in the region. He is passionate about supporting frontline heroes in healthcare and public safety, empowering them with the tools and resources they need to protect and serve their communities effectively. He strives to leverage Safeware's unparalleled experience to enhance safety standards and make a positive difference in the Pacific Northwest.
Job Titles:
- Senior Accounts Manager for Federal and Local Accounts
Bio:
Patrick started his career with Safeware in 1996 as the Resale and Bids & Contracts Manager moving into a role as the warehouse and Logistics Manager. He was thrust into the sales force role during 9-11 supporting National Capital Region customers and moved quickly into the Federal Accounts Manager role. Patrick is also a Veteran of the US Army Military Police Corp.
Job Titles:
- Senior Account Manager - Government Security Solutions
Job Titles:
- North American Director, Government Security Solutions
Bio:
Peter Van Kirk heads up the Safeware security division throughout the US, US Commonwealth's & Territory's, and Canada. Peter's professional career has spanned over 30 years with his primary focus on the planning, design, and execution of complex projects. His time is spent on the design and buildout of IT, physical security, education, healthcare, and government security & security process improvement projects. Peter's government contract knowledge has empowered all parties (government security stakeholders, security partner community, and government procurement experts) to quickly reach contractual agreement while implementing a vast array of technologies.
Bio:
For over 25 years, Rob has become a successful, proven Leader in New Market Development and Strategic Sales Solutions. He has served multi-national clients in four different countries and Public agencies in ten states. His role is now to take the 40 year, trusted Safeware brand and position its unparalleled experience and resources to scale within the Arizona, New Mexico and West Texas markets.His focus chiefly is serving First Responders (Police, Fire, Special Ops, Hazmat, Search and Rescue) and Healthcare Frontline heroes by providing products and services to keep them safe and enhance the effectiveness of their role to keep us, the General Public, safe.
Job Titles:
- Director of Vendor Relations
Job Titles:
- Territory Manager
- Senior Federal Accounts Manager
Bio:
Tom has been providing equipment, training and response solutions into the response/preparedness market since the early 1990s. He uses his experience as a responder, as a consultant to those responsible for preparedness, and as a key provider in a host of natural and man-made disasters to provide solutions, and to marry equipment to the need.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Operations
Job Titles:
- Senior Account Manager - Government Security Solutions / Patrick
- Senior Director of Training / Gary