Arecont Vision Announces New A&E Program Manager

Laura Freeny to Ensure the Highest Level of Support for Security Professionals

Arecont Vision announced that Laura Freeny has been named Architect & Engineer Partner Program Manager. Freeny brings more than 11 years of security industry experience to her new position with Arecont Vision.

 

“Laura’s extensive experience in the industry, growing business for some of the largest security companies, makes her an ideal addition to the Arecont Vision team,” said Mitch Fagundes, Director of Global Business Development, Arecont Vision. “With her history of accomplishments, we are confident that Laura will be essential in promoting and growing our A&E and Consultant Program to provide security professionals with the most up-to-date resources they need for success.”

 

In her new position, Freeny will oversee Arecont Vision’s A&E Partner Program, ensuring that the industry’s leading architects, engineers and consultants are equipped with the necessary tools and education to design the best possible megapixel camera system and infrastructure. These tools enable A&E Partner Program members to more effectively provide project specifications and system designs for Arecont Vision’s leading-edge megapixel camera products.

 

Prior to joining Arecont Vision, Freeny was Consultant Support Manager for Tyco Security Products. She has also held sales positions with Schneider Electric and Johnson Controls, Inc. She earned an M.B.A. from Loyola University of Chicago’s Graduate School of Business, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan.

 

“I look forward to building strong relationships with Arecont Vision’s partners and ensuring that we continue to deliver valuable tools and programs for their success,” said Ms. Freeny. “The exceptional quality of Arecont Vision’s megapixel camera solutions provides a strong foundation on which to continue to build our A&E Partner Program.”

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