Bold Technologies, a leading provider of central station and PSIM software, announced the appointment of Chuck Speck as President of Bold Technologies on March 19, 2014. Speck brings more than twelve years of relevant industry experience to his new role, having previously served as Vice President, Director of Sales, and Support and Implementation Manager for Bold Technologies. Speck serves on the Board of Directors for Bold Technologies and is also a shareholder in the company.

Bold Technologies is a company very focused on growth – both in technology and in market share – and this decision is a result of the substantial growth that Bold continues to experience. Rod Coles has served as President of Bold Technologies since 2004, and CEO of Bold since 2010; however, the combined role was simply no longer possible. Coles will maintain his role as Chief Executive Officer and provide strategic direction for the company – focusing on technology additions and new product development, while Speck will oversee the complete operations of Bold Technologies to promote the direction established in the strategic plans. “I am thrilled to have Chuck take the helm as President so I can focus on the role of CEO,” says Coles. “His impressive background and proven leadership in the security industry make him a great choice for the next President of Bold Technologies. Chuck has always been an excellent match for our company culture, values and vision. I am excited to partner with him and lead Bold to a successful future as the company continues to grow.”

Speck states, “I am excited and humbled to be included in the history of great leadership at Bold Technologies. For 33 years, Bold has stood for excellence in the industry and the bar that goes with that has been set high by Rod Coles, Jerry Winslow, and Kurt Emmanuelson in the past.” Speck continues, “I am looking forward to working more closely with Rod and to the challenge of leading this dynamic company, its employees and loyal customers to more great things in the future.”

Prior to joining Bold Technologies, Speck served as Division Director for Robert Half Technology and Director of Operations for Premiere Global Services. Speck has been a key factor in the significant growth of Bold Technologies, and he has helped the company grow from 18 employees to the nearly 50 staff members currently employed. Speck, who has maintained an active sales role since joining the company, recently completed his 300th central station partnership for Bold Technologies.