Rep Firm LRG, inc Announces Ownership Change

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Electronic Security Factory Rep Firm LRG, inc has announced that effective March 13 that company veterans John Swinford and Kenny Hilton have purchased the organization from Chris Lanier. Founded in 2001, Texas based LRG, inc covers 16 Central U.S. states for numerous industry top tier manufacturers of intrusion, video, fire, audio and networking solutions. Lanier will be retained for the next year assisting with the transition and leading new Vendor and Business Development initiatives.

“This move is by design and with the right people for the future of the company. LRG has worked hard to service our customers and the supply chain with an ongoing sense of sales urgency. We are very appreciative of our partnerships and friendships in the industry” Lanier said.

Swinford will serve as CEO; Hilton will serve as CFO. Combined the two men have more than 23 years of LRG experience alone as regional sales managers and are joined by Conrad Hartwig who continues his role as vice president of sales for the organization.

LRG, inc is one of the largest rep firms in the United States. For more information, see www.lanrepgroup.com or call (409) 384-4560.

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