PSA Network Announces Leadership Changes for PSA Security and USAV
Jay Kowalsky
USAV DAC Chairman
A NOTE FROM JAY KOWALSKY
The organizational changes within PSA/USAV are not only strategic but also very timely. Today’s integrators are challenged with extraordinary constraints and rapidly changing technology. It requires organizations to think differently about the technology use case and their ability to apply it to dynamic work environments.
Under Matt Barnette’s direction as CEO and with Patrick’s leadership as Vice President of USAV, this re-structure will be the foundation that enables the USAV members to navigate the next several years with confidence and purpose.
WESTMINSTER, Colo. – July 12, 2021 – PSA, the world’s largest systems integrator consortium, today announced a structure change among its executive leadership team affecting both PSA Security and USAV. PSA’s CEO Matt Barnette made the adjustments to reflect his belief that each team member’s role should be focused.
“We have an extremely talented team at PSA. Over the past six months, I have been evaluating the team structure to ensure we have our vital employees in the correct roles,” said Barnette. “After much consideration, I have made these changes that will help poise PSA for 2022 and beyond. I’m excited for the upcoming year and know this team can accomplish great things.”
PSA’s leadership team structure is as follows:
Matt Barnette, CEO
Ric McCullough, President
Steve King, CFO (retiring in September 2021)
Candice Aragon, Vice President of Marketing and Events
Anthony Berticelli, Vice President of Operations
Tim Brooks, Vice President of Sales
Carol Philp, Vice President of Accounting and Finance
Chris Salazar-Mangrum, Vice President of Technology Partners
Patrick Whipkey, Vice President of USAV
Brooks, previously responsible for sales and vendor management, will now focus efforts solely on sales; while Salazar-Mangrum, previously vice president of USAV, will now focus on technology partners for both PSA and USAV. This change also represents a promotion for Whipkey, formerly the director of USAV.
In addition to these leadership changes, PSA has also made a key hire in human resources with the addition of Cate Jenkins and has promoted PSA’s project manager, Katie Blough, to the role of customer success manager. These changes reflect the importance of relationships to PSA: both internally on employee wellbeing and externally on the experiences of members, owners and partners.
To learn more about the leadership team at PSA, visit https://www.psasecurity.com/about/executive-team.
About PSA
PSA is the world’s largest systems integrator consortium made up of the most progressive security and audio-visual systems integrators in North America. Combined, PSA members boast over 500 branch locations, employ over 13,500 industry professionals and are responsible for over $4.5 billion annually in security, fire, life safety and pro audio-visual installations.
PSA’s mission is to empower its owners to become the most successful systems integrators in the markets they serve. PSA brings this mission to life by partnering with industry leading product and solution providers, delivering unparalleled education and training programs and by offering a variety of distinctive services that can enhance any company’s operations. Learn more at www.psasecurity.com.
About USAV
USAV is a division of PSA, the world’s largest systems integrator consortium made up of the most progressive security and audio-visual systems integrators globally. Combined, PSA members boast over 400 branch locations, employ over 7,500 industry professionals and are responsible for over $4.5 billion annually in security, fire, life safety and pro audio-visual installations. USAV bonds pro audio-visual affiliates together as an elite industry team. With integrator members throughout the world, partnerships with top pro AV manufacturers and service providers, and alignment with leading industry associations, the advantage USAV provides is unparalleled by any other industry association. USAV integrators provide clients with the benefit of a nationwide network of pro AV specialists and personal relationships with local AV experts. For more information, visit www.usavgroup.net.
PSA/USAV Contact:
Candice Aragon
Vice President of Marketing and Events, PSA
Office: 303-450-3467
caragon@psasecurity.com