IOT DEPLOYMENT SERVICES - Key Persons
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- Design Services Manager / Edwardsville, IL
Derek is a founder of IDS and currently holds the position of CEO, where he enjoys keeping the teams aligned and encouraging everyone to be their best. With over 20 years of experience in the IoT industry, Derek has established himself as an expert in the field, having successfully built three companies that offer solutions and services to the smart building industry. Thanks to his diverse background and extensive experience, Derek possesses a unique perspective, which enables him to tackle industry challenges with creativity and innovation. Outside of work, Derek is an avid outdoorsman, spending his free time exploring the trails of the Appalachian Mountains and enjoying the Florida waters with his wife, Kylee, and their beloved dog, Sadie.
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- CCO
- Chief Commercial Officer / Chagrin Falls, OH
Derek joined IDS in 2022, with more than two decades of experience with lighting, controls and IoT technologies, where he held leadership roles in Product Management, Marketing, Operations and Sales. Derek is currently responsible for Sales, Marketing, and Commercial strategy with a focus on expanding IDS' solutions for existing and new customers, while maintaining its stellar reputation for excellent service. Derek spends his off hours running on trails in the parks near his home in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and skiing. Not in Ohio.
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- Business Development Manager / Charlotte, NC
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- Region Sales Manager / Edwardsville, IL
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- Region Sales Manager / Roanoke, VA
Rich focuses on forming a strong management team and setting the direction for IDS to remain at the cutting edge of Smart Building Technology. He facilitates the development of a cohesive team with the goal of reducing emissions in the commercial real estate industry through the use of LED lighting and controls. Rich also provides guidance and support to team members to foster professional growth and help them meet their full potential.
Rich leads by example in planting native flora to provide habitat and resources for native fauna, encourage others to employ common sense principles to reduce individual ecological footprint and reducing single-use plastic consumption.
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- Strategic Account Manager / Murfreesboro, TN