NAPCO Security Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of electronic security products, created a chief revenue officer (CRO) role and appointed Joseph C. Pipczynski, Jr. to the position, effective Jan. 20, 2026. Pipczynski will report to Kevin Buchel, president and chief operating officer. In addition, Stephen Spinelli, senior vice president of sales, will report directly to Pipczynski.

As chief revenue officer, Pipczynski will be responsible for leading NAPCO’s global revenue strategy, with a focus on the company’s core markets of security, commercial fire, access control and locking solutions. He will play a fundamental role in advancing NAPCO’s growth initiatives, including the launch of its MVP cloud-based access platform, as well as the new MVP-Ready NA-Series Access Panels and electronic networked wireless access locks from NAPCO’s Alarm Lock and Marks USA divisions.

Pipczynski is a New York–based executive with more than 40 years of domestic and international leadership experience across sales, business development, marketing and global expansion within the commercial, security and defense markets. He brings a strong track record of building strategic partnerships and accelerating revenue growth in technology-driven organizations.

“Joe’s experience and strategic leadership make him a valuable addition to NAPCO’s executive team,” Buchel said. “As we continue to expand our recurring revenue base and introduce next-generation access and locking solutions, his leadership will be instrumental in driving our long-term growth strategy.”

Pipczynski holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from The Citadel and an MBA from Dowling College. Earlier in his career, he also played professional football in the National Football League with the Seattle Seahawks and New York Jets.

“I’m excited to join NAPCO at such an important time in its growth,” Pipczynski said. “The company’s strong reputation for innovation positions it well for continued success. I look forward to executing on the corporate strategic plan, with a focus on expanding customer segments and business partnerships while further strengthening operations.”