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Channel
Parasol Co-Founder
Scooped Up by
Cybersecurity Company
SPECOP SECURE, a leading provider of Network-as-a-Service
(NaaS) and cyber security services for custom integrators,
has announced that Ted Bremekamp, co-founder of
Parasol, will be joining the company as its vice president of
Channel Development.
In this strategic role, Bremekamp will help drive growth,
foster partnerships, and enhance SpecOp Secure's market
presence.
Before joining SpecOp Secure, Bremekamp co-founded
Parasol, a remote support company for the Custom Integration
(CI) channel, and was its director of operations for six
years until SnapOne acquired the company in 2022 (which
itself was recently acquired by Resideo).
A 40-year industry veteran in the CI
market, Bremekamp has taken on leadership
roles by serving on various industry
board positions and advisory committees
for vendors. Prior to Parasol, Bremekamp
served several roles for Florida dealer ETC.
" Ted's experience, reputation, deep
Ted Bremekamp
brings experience
as an integrator
and Parasol
co-founder.
product knowledge, and rapport
across the custom integration industry
precedes him, " says Farr Shepherd,
president of SpecOp Secure.
" One meeting was all it took for me
to be convinced he was the perfect
candidate to help SpecOp Secure
meet the needs of our partners in the
industry. We want to help integrators streamline operations
and build Recurring Monthly Revenue while they're at it.
Ted's the perfect person to communicate that effectively. "
Headquartered in West Palm Beach, Fla., SpecOp Secure
specializes in providing cybersecurity solutions; Cellular
Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS); predictive Wi-Fi design,
support, and optimization; Network-as-a-Service (NaaS);
and managed IT services for custom integrators.
" I'm thrilled to join SpecOp Secure and contribute to its
growth, " says Bremekamp. " I look forward to leveraging my
expertise to help our partners offer and deliver innovative
cyber security solutions to customers across the U.S. It's a
win-win for their customers - and their business. "
Bremekamp will join other cybersecurity and CI experts
at CEDIA Expo 2024, from Sept. 5-7 in Denver, to showcase
SpecOp Secure's latest innovative technology solutions and
help integrators build up their RMR offerings.
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PowerHouse Alliance
Opens New Locations,
Adds Usher to Team
THE POWERHOUSE
Alliance, a national
consortium of wholesale
distributors delivering
AV products for custom
installers in both the
residential and commercial
markets, has
announced significant
growth with the openings
of new locations for
PowerHouse Alliance
members KOA, Alarmax,
Davis Distribution, 21st
Century, and Pioneer in
2024.
Additionally, the Powerhouse Alliance has welcomed
Gary Usher joins the
distributor network as
the new vice president of
Marketing & Events.
Gary Usher as its new vice president of marketing &
events, further bolstering its commitment to dealer support
and industry leadership.
The new locations for Davis Distribution, 21st Century,
and Pioneer are strategically positioned to meet increasing
dealer demand and provide timely access to top-tier
products and support, according to PowerHouse.
" Expanding our member locations is a testament to the
PowerHouse Alliance's commitment to being a trusted
partner for dealers nationwide, " says Dennis Holzer,
executive director of PowerHouse Alliance. " These new
locations will enable us to offer enhanced support and
greater territory convenience to our dealers, empowering
them to thrive in a competitive market. "
In a strategic move to enhance its leadership team,
PowerHouse Alliance has named Usher as the new vice
president of Marketing & Events. Based in Los Angeles,
Usher brings a wealth of experience and a passionate,
customer-focused approach to his new role, according to
the Alliance.
" Having worked with PowerHouse during my years at
Volutone, I am excited to join the team and further our
mission, " he notes. " I am dedicated to increasing awareness
among our dealers and integrators about the diverse
range of independent choices, conveniences and advanced
technologies we offer. I look forward to enhancing
dealer engagement through dynamic events and comprehensive
training initiatives. "
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