NEW ALBANY, Ind. --FireKing Security Group has announced the hiring of Jim Poteet as executive vice president of sales and marketing, reporting to CEO Mark Essig.
With more than 24 years of experience, Poteet is a seasoned executive who brings in-depth understanding and success in payments, currency handling and the armored transportation industries, the company said.
He will have overarching sales and marketing responsibility for all safe product and commercial service activities at FireKing.
"I am honored and genuinely excited to be working with FireKing," said Poteet. "It is a company with deep industry roots and a proven ability to positively impact retailers' cash management operations. I look forward to contributing to the company's growth across all markets, both domestically and abroad."
Poteet comes to FireKing from Treasury Strategies Inc., where he provided consulting services to firms and financial institutions on banking, treasury and technology. In addition to previously serving as a senior vice president for North American strategy and innovation at Brinks, Poteet has held senior leadership positions at Fifth Third Bank, Bank of America and Wachovia Bank.
He is a frequent speaker at industry events, leveraging his extensive background in cash management product development, operations and sales.
"Jim is a highly recognized leader in the treasury, payments and cash management operations with extensive banking and armored car transport experience," said Essig. "Our opportunities for growth are as strong as ever as a result of our commitment to product innovation and fundamental value we deliver to retailers. Jim's leadership will be a great asset to FireKing as we continue to grow and strengthen our market position."
FireKing Security Group manufactures a broad array of security products with service and support. The products and services focus solely on protecting customers' assets, people and vital information. Its brands include Summit, CSS, and NKL cash-handling and cash-validating products.
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