Clare Controls, maker of the ClareOne wireless security and smart home automation system and an exclusive brand of SnapAV, announced the appointment of Ken Cromwell as channel sales manager for security.

"Ken brings a tremendous amount of knowledge, high-level leadership and proven experience in both the manufacturing and dealer side of the security industry,” said Clint Choate, senior director, security market for SnapAV. “Working with Ken as the channel sales manager for SnapAV’s exclusive brand Clare enables us to go above and beyond to serve our partners.”

Cromwell has more than 30 years of experience in the industry. Before joining Clare Controls, he served as the channel sales manager for Interlogix, where he worked on the sales task force for 15 years. 

Prior to Interlogix, Cromwell’s background included serving as owner of I-QUE Technologies; operations manager for American Security Devices; president and CEO of The Security Design Group; and lead technician for Sunfast Security.

“We are thrilled to be expanding our sales team and strengthening the unrivaled level of support we offer our partners,” said Brent Price, founder of Clare Controls. “As an increasing number of integrators join Clare, hiring talent like Ken has been integral to helping our partners grow their businesses with the ClareOne platform.”