DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, announced the addition of John Skowronski as DVTEL’s new VP of Sales, the Americas and Global Accounts. Mr. Skowronski brings an extensive history of sales, marketing and business development experience with a wide variety of leading security and technology companies.

Most recently, he served as the Vice President for Worldwide Sales with Quantum Secure, where he was responsible for planning, organizing, and leading sales and operations.

Prior to that, he worked as the Vice President of Business Development for Proximex, a leading PSIM provider, later acquired by Tyco International.

His experience also includes working with UTC’s North American Security Business Unit, Tyco Fire and Security, and ADT Security Systems.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in political science and government from Frostburg State University.

“John is in a unique position to help bring DVTEL to the next level in our sales efforts in North & South America, as well as expand our relationship with Strategic Customers worldwide. We are excited that he has joined our team,” said Yoav Stern, President and CEO, DVTEL. “He has a proven track record of driving significant revenue growth, and will deliver management depth and leadership experience to our sales team. We are certain that his expertise will be a valuable asset to the future of DVTEL.

“DVTEL is a leading developer of some of the most innovative technologies in the security industry today and I am excited to leverage my experience to help drive the company’s success,” said Mr. Skowronski. “Having led teams and worked within the security industry in a number of roles, I’m confident that I can lend a new perspective to DVTEL’s sales and business development strategy.”

Mr. Stern added: “As we welcome John, we plan in early October, to bid a heartfelt farewell to Yaron Zussman, who has had a fantastic tenure at DVTEL. All of us wish him the best of luck as he moves on in his career. Yaron has spent the last 12 years in DVTEL, holding multiple roles and ending as a Vice President and a leader. He will always be part of the DVTEL team’s spirit, and we are hoping to continue and cooperate with him in his new role.”