CPSG Names Brian Huitt Chairman of the Board & Ross Porter President and Chief Operating Officer

  • Feb 02, 2016

Controlled Products Systems Group (CPSG) announced today the appointment of Brian Huitt, CEO, to the additional role of Chairman of the Board. Huitt has 25 years of experience in the industry and co-founded a division of CPSG. His role on the board will allow him greater influence on the company’s long-term strategic vision.

Additionally, Ross Porter was named President and Chief Operating Officer.

“Ross’ unique skill set, combined with his understanding of our business, makes him a superb fit with our organization,” said Huitt. “We are very fortunate to have him on our team.”

Porter has been instrumental to CPSG as an advisor since the company’s acquisition by The Duchossois Group in the fall of 2014.

Porter brings a wealth of experience to CPSG, having served over 25 years at consumer durables companies in roles spanning general management, operations and finance. As President of Irwin Tools, home of the well-known Vise-Grip® brand, he created significant organic and acquisitive value.

“CPSG’s customer-centric culture and focus on delivering value-added service and support makes them the best source for perimeter access solutions,” said Porter. “I am excited to be supporting the growth and success of the business.”

The company plans to strategically expand its footprint and continue to get closer to customers to help them drive their businesses forward. Maintaining a reputation for supplying safe and reliable perimeter access solutions, CPSG is incorporating new technologies into product and system offerings.

“Adding Ross to our organization signifies CPSG’s dedication to leadership in our market,” said Huitt. “I am excited for his continued contributions.”

Featured

  • Maximizing Your Security Budget This Year

    7 Ways You Can Secure a High-Traffic Commercial Security Gate  

    Your commercial security gate is one of your most powerful tools to keep thieves off your property. Without a security gate, your commercial perimeter security plan is all for nothing. Read Now

  • Digital Access in the Workplace

    It is simple to set up a unified, robust access control solution for one tenant leasing one building. It is even easier if the tenant owns the property. But what is involved when multiple companies lease space in a building? And what about companies that have multiple buildings in the same city or locations across various regions in the country and the world? Read Now

  • Cloud and Hybrid Adoption on the Rise

    The physical security industry is experiencing a time of great transformation. Cloud connectivity is accelerating, and more organizations are choosing to blend on-premises and cloud-based solutions. This transformation is affecting all aspects of security, including access control. In the Genetec annual State of Physical Security Survey, it was access control that topped the list of new technologies end-users planned to focus on in 2024. Read Now

  • Texas City Replaces Locks on Intelligent Traffic Cabinets With More Secure Option

    The Transportation Services and Mobility department for the city of Grand Prairie, Texas recently completed a substantial project to replace the locks on their Intelligent Traffic Cabinets with a better and more secure choice. Turns out what they needed was only a few miles away with ALCEA’s Traffic Cabinet Locking Solution powered by ABLOY technology. Read Now

Most   Popular

Featured Cybersecurity

Webinars

New Products

  • EasyGate SPT and SPD

    EasyGate SPT SPD

    Security solutions do not have to be ordinary, let alone unattractive. Having renewed their best-selling speed gates, Cominfo has once again demonstrated their Art of Security philosophy in practice — and confirmed their position as an industry-leading manufacturers of premium speed gates and turnstiles. 3

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols. 3

  • PE80 Series

    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening. 3