John DiStefano

Mr. Zeccardo’s role is to grow CHAMPION’s customer base, expanding their geographical reach CHAMPION, a provider of integrated security, fire, A/V Data cabling/IT infrastructures, announces that the company has appointed Nino Zeccardo as Partner/Executive VP, Chief Business Development and Sales Officer at CHAMPION. CHAMPION History Since 1992, CHAMPION has been deploying technology solutions for federal/state/local government and law enforcement, utilities/water, museums/cultural properties, retail, transportation, corporate campuses, banking, K-12 and higher education, commercial/industrial, healthcare, hospitality, etc. A member of New York IBEW Local 3 H Division since 1998, CHAMPION is also an authorized Low Voltage Installer for New York City Schools, with over 300 completed projects. Following a long-term strategic plan, which included the unification of the various corporate business Divisions under “ONE CHAMPION,” CEO, John DiStefano has been able to further streamline processes and improve efficiencies, which have produced steady and significant growth. Nino Zeccardo is the latest addition to a top-tier management team and solidifies CHAMPION’s position and ambitions in the marketplace. Growing CHAMPION’s Customer Base In his new role of Executive VP, Chief Business Development and Sales Officer, he will leverage the image, reputation and long-term relationships that both, Mr. Zeccardo and CHAMPION have built over the years. Mr. Zeccardo assumes the responsibility of growing CHAMPION’s customer base and expanding the company’s geographical reach from regional to national. “Sure, my plan is to leverage the image, reputation and long-term relationships that both, CHAMPION and I have built over the years but also to attract and add not only the best, but the nicest people to our team,” states Nino Zeccardo, Partner/Executive VP at CHAMPION. “We want to be the company our customers love to work with and our team loves to work for.” "Mr. Zeccardo has been in the security industry his entire career, he is accomplished and well respected and his record speaks for itself" Previous Experience Mr. Zeccardo brings more than 30 years of industry experience to CHAMPION, which includes his most recent position with SecureWatch24 as Division VP, Director of Enterprise Level Systems. In this role, Mr. Zeccardo transformed SecureWatch24 from an analog security company to a digital security integrator and expanded the company's geographical reach from New York to a national footprint. His extensive career includes working as the VP of Business Development at MS Electronics, the President of MSI and starting two security companies from the ground up. “Mr. Zeccardo has been in the security industry his entire career, he is accomplished and well respected and his record speaks for itself,” states John DiStefano, CHAMPION’s CEO. “He is an innovator, and fits right in with our corporate culture. We are extremely fortunate to have him on our team.” “I have known John for several years and known of him for much longer. I am excited to join a company that is proud of its work and its people. The long-standing loyalty of its customers, employees and vendors is a true testament to a culture I share and live by,” states Nino Zeccardo, Partner/Executive VP at CHAMPION.

Champion's new fully integrated corporate website will act as a conduit for all companies Champion Group of Companies, a premier provider of integrated security and low-voltage system technologies, announced the launch of its new corporate website www.championalarms.com. Since 1992, Champion has been leading the way in the commercial, industrial and education security system integration markets and has recently seen significant growth under the management of CEO, John DiStefano. Mr. DiStefano has built a strong management team and recently named Kevin Tomlinson as CFO of Champion Systems Integration LLC. Mr. Tomlinson joined Champion Alarms in 2010 as a partner and has helped take the company to new heights alongside Mr. DiStefano. The Champion Group of Companies is comprised of two distinct companies that includes Champion Systems Integration and Champion Alarm Systems with Champion Electrical Maintenance and Communications recently consolidated under Champion Alarm Systems. Fully Integrated Website After great anticipation, Champion’s clients and prospects now have a fully integrated website that acts as a conduit for all companies. For over twenty years, Champion has been delivering complex projects with the highest level of customer service, delivery and technology on time and on budget. Individually, each Champion company offers a robust suite of specific technologies and expertise to meet every client’s unique needs. When combined together, Champion represents a total “best-of-breed” technology provider with the business acumen and financial stability needed in a long-term partner. That same dedication to the client has now transcended into their corporate website, allowing customers and prospects to have access to valuable information on all products and services at their fingertips. “We provide our clients with quality systems and reliable service is something we take pride in. We are excited to launch our new corporate website that delivers that same commitment throughout our site. With a user friendly interface and an integrated approach with information on all the Champion companies, this website is the first step in our continued growth and expansion.” states John DiStefano, CEO of Champion. Customers can now come to Champion as their one-stop-shop for all their security and fire safety needs.