Vicon Expands the U.S. Sales Team, Appointing Steve DeTroye as Field Sales Engineer

  • Mar 14, 2022

With his extensive experience, DeTroye will deliver technical sales support for Vicon's U.S. customer base.

He has extensive industry experience at the manufacturer level as a Field Sales Engineer, with previous roles in consultative sales, system design, service management, and field operations at integrators and electrical contractors. 

DeTroye brings a deep understanding of risk management with an emphasis on physical security and systems capabilities. He is a graduate of Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee WI where he studied Business Administration, graduating magna cum laude. He has a passion for consulting with customers and advancing the effectiveness of his sales partners by sharing his technical skills, industry knowledge, and experience. Steve also holds numerous industry certifications and credentials including CET, PSP, APP, and ACP.

“Steve will be an enormous asset for our customers,” said Bret McGowan, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing. “His expertise will help us deliver more technical support at every stage of the sales cycle—from pre-sale system design to post-sale follow up to ensure the system does the job. He is a much-needed resource and part of our larger mission to provide our customers with the best experiences in the security market. I am thrilled to have him on board, and I look forward to him bringing tremendous value to our customers.” 

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