Suprema, a global company in access control, biometrics and time-and-attendance solutions, appointed Jacob Franklin as its new field sales engineer.

Franklin brings more than a decade of technical sales, systems engineering and enterprise security experience to the role, having served in key positions at Gallagher Security, NAPCO Security, Unlimited Technology, STid and previously at Suprema. His background spans biometric authentication, large-scale access control deployments, high-security infrastructure, cloud and IoT integrations, cybersecurity frameworks and solution engineering for Fortune 100, government and mission-critical environments.

“Jacob’s blend of technical depth and field experience strengthens our ability to support partners and end users with the industry’s most advanced biometric and access control technologies,” said Bob McKee, president, Suprema America. “His proven success delivering complex, high-security solutions — and his deep familiarity with our product ecosystem — will play a major role in supporting Suprema’s continued growth across North America.”

Franklin said, “I’m thrilled to return to Suprema and contribute to a brand that continues to define the future of secure, intelligent access. Suprema’s innovation in biometrics and AI-ready edge technologies positions us to address the evolving security challenges of organizations worldwide. I look forward to supporting our partners with technical guidance that helps them deliver exceptional, scalable solutions.”