Chris Salazar-Mangrum

PSA announced the line-up of sponsors for ADAPT 2020 virtual managerial conference, for systems integrators. This virtual event, held on October 6-8, 2020, will include sessions on topics ranging from sales, operations, leadership, managed services and more. Participants will have the opportunity to network with other PSA Network members and vendors and gain access to additional tools and resources to help them reinvent their businesses in the post-COVID-19 economy. The event also includes a virtual trade show for sponsors to foster networking and engagement throughout the event and beyond. The content and platform can be accessed at attendees’ convenience for up to a year after the event. ADAPT 2020 “Our partners are the leading product manufacturers, distributors and service providers in the industry,” says Chris Salazar-Mangrum, vice president of USAV. “Their leadership supports the promise in becoming and sustaining the group’s position as the leading technology solutions providers in the markets they serve. We value our partner network and are thankful for their leadership and support with ADAPT 2020.” “We are extremely grateful for all of our sponsors. Their continued support of PSA and our member network make events like ADAPT 2020 possible,” says Tim Brooks, VP of sales and vendor management for PSA. “We are fortunate to partner with some of the best vendors in the market and look forward to a great event.”

USAV, a division of PSA, has announced the addition of Patrick C. Whipkey as the director of USAV. In this role, Whipkey will directly impact the success of USAV by cultivating relationships with integrators, manufacturers, service provider partners and associations within the network, as well as managing programs and collaborating with the management and executive teams on the overall strategic direction of USAV. Security Industry Veteran Prior to joining PSA, Whipkey spent ten years with IMS Technology Services, a USAV integration group member company, where he held multiple roles, most recently serving as the director of project management. “IMS was instrumental in my growth, I felt like as the company grew so did I,” said Whipkey. “I’m looking forward to continuing my work in the proAV industry through a different lens with the USAV team.” Whipkey also brings with him over 19 years of proAV industry experience serving the commercial and residential sectors Whipkey also brings with him over 19 years of proAV industry experience serving the commercial and residential sectors. He developed a passion for AV when he started his own DJ 'business' at age 13, and after graduating from LaSalle University, he accepted his first proAV role with a small commercial company out of Southern New Jersey; Dynamite FX. Following his time at Dynamite FX, Whipkey spent three years at HiFi House where he learned the residential side of the industry. Enhancing Reach Of System Integrators “His passion for technology, his continued drive to push the industry forward and his ability to build relationships with people in the industry truly highlighted the strengths of what Patrick brings to the team,” said Chris Salazar-Mangrum, managing director of USAV. “Our mission here at USAV is always to empower our members to become the most successful integrators in the markets they serve and Patrick’s depth of experience working with a highly effective, growing systems integrator aligns perfectly with that goal.”

PSA announced the new roster of committee members as well as chair and vice chair appointments. Each PSA Committee is made up of representatives from PSA owner companies who have expertise within the committee’s specific functional areas. This year, all committees will welcome back returning members from the previous term as well as at least one new member to their groups. Overall, there are 18 PSA integrator companies represented including three first-year owner companies, Preferred Technologies, SGI Matrix, and Security Centres International Limited. “The PSA Committees play a critical role in helping develop resources to help other professional systems integrators improve their own activities in their business,” said Anthony Berticelli, director of education for PSA. “We are pleased to welcome all the new volunteers to this year’s term and are looking forward to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they all bring with the PSA network.” 2017/18 PSA Committee Members Cybersecurity Chair: Andrew Lanning, Co-Founder, Integrated Security TechnologiesVice Chair: Gary Hoffner, Vice President, PSLA SecurityMatt Boehm, Information Security Analyst, CM3 Building Solutions, Inc.Henry Hoyne, CTO, Northland ControlsPaul Schmick, VP Security Technology, Alliance SecurityScott Schmidt, VP Technology, Aronson Security Group  Leadership Chair: Nigel Waterton, SVP Corporate Strategy & Development, Aronson Security GroupVice Chair: Shad McPheters, General Manager, Northland ControlsStuart Bostock, Group Chief Executive, Security Centres International LimitedBill Bozeman, President & CEO, PSAShaun Castillo, President, Preferred Technologies, LLCChristine Lanning, President, Integrated Security TechnologiesBruce Pontier, General Manager, SecuradyneScott Ranger, Vice President, Paladin Technologies  Project Management Chair: Rex Allen, Operations Manager, SecuradyneVice Chair: Robert Flynn, SVP Operations, Aronson Security GroupBill Byington, PMO Deputy Director, Northland ControlsCatherine Tonne, PMO Director, Northland ControlsChris Salazar-Mangrum, Senior IT Project Manager, PSASpencer Rundell, Operations Manager, SSP  Sales & Marketing Chair: Robbie Danko, Marketing Manager, LVC CompaniesVice Chair: Dieter Giblin, Security Consultant, Integrated Security TechnologiesSamantha Bresnen, Sales Account Executive, Integrated Protection ServicesSarah Ford, Account Executive, Alliance SecurityDenise Niles, Vice President – Key Accounts, AESGrady Jett, VP Sales, Preferred Technologies, LLC  Technical Chair: Robert Birley, SVP of Design Engineering & Performance Management, Aronson Security GroupVice Chair: Jerry Cordasco, Client Development Manager, Tech Systems, Inc.Adam Deegan, Application Engineer, Northland ControlsMark Miller, Director of Professional Services, SGI MatrixTom Nealer, Support Services, Tech Systems, Inc.Jorge Ortiz, Sr. Systems Engineer, Bonneville Contracting & Technology GroupDennis Thiele, ISG Development & Technical Support, LVC CompaniesTim Will, Sales Engineer, Will Electronics Throughout the year, committee members will provide through blog posts, webinars, and sessions at PSA TEC.

Mangrum will be responsible for helping to drive strategic direction of IT at PSA Security Network PSA Security Network®, recently announced the addition of Chris Salazar-Mangrum, MBA, PMP as the Senior IT Project Manager in the IT department. In this brand new role, Mangrum will be responsible for managing all IT programs and processes and helping to drive the strategic direction of IT at the company. Mangrum brings over 15 years of experience in managing enterprise level projects and multi-million dollar operations. He holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Colorado and a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from the Product Management Institute. Prior to joining PSA Security Network, Mangrum was a Senior Project Manager for Level 3 Communications where he was responsible for managing projects related to procurement and supply chain management including directing a $30M ERP system integration with hundreds of users across the globe. “Chris is going to be an invaluable member of our leadership team,” said Bill Bozeman, President and CEO of PSA Security Network. “His approach to reducing IT inefficiencies while meeting the needs of all key stakeholders on large scale IT projects will no doubt allow PSA to continue to grow in leaps and bounds in the years ahead.” A Colorado native, Mangrum enjoys family experiences, traveling and coaching baseball.