RS2 Technologies Appoints Veteran Security Industry Professional to Field Engineering Role

Access control leader invests in key personnel to help drive the next phase of growth.

  • Sep 24, 2019

RS2 Technologies, a leading provider of access control systems, has named Gale Poch to the newly created role of Field Sales Engineer. In this role, Poch will deliver on-site and remote support for systems integrator partners and end-user clients to guarantee their immediate and ongoing success with RS2 Technologies.

 

Poch is a seasoned sales and engineering professional who will play a pivotal role in supporting the regional sales management team through the delivery of pre- and post-sales support to ensure customer success with RS2’s comprehensive suite of software and hardware solutions for physical access control. 

 

An accomplished technology industry veteran with more than 23 years of expertise in the security arena, Poch has solidified himself as an individual dedicated to helping customers achieve their security and business goals. Prior to joining RS2, he spearheaded the design and specification of comprehensive integrated access control, video surveillance, security and intercom systems for Paape Energy Services and Custom Alarm.

 

"We are incredibly happy to welcome Gale to the RS2 family because he is motivated to lead teams to achieve higher quality and efficient support methods,” said David Barnard, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, RS2. “He will play a vital role in accelerating engineering efforts across our business and will help us capitalize on opportunities across the country.”

 

Poch’s extensive knowledge of the deep integration of access control technologies markets will help RS2 continue to deliver the industry-leading service and support on which the company prides itself. As RS2 continues to move into the next evolution of its business, the company will continue to seek out investments in talented personnel. 

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