Mace Security International, Inc. Announces appointment of Michael J. Joseph as Vice President and General Manager of Mace Central Station
Mail to: john@mace.com
John J. McCann, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Horsham, Pennsylvania – August 01, 2012 – Mace Security International, Inc. (“Mace” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: MACE) today announced the appointment of Michael J. Joseph as Vice President and General Manager of Mace Central Station (“Mace CS”), the Company’s wholesale central monitoring station located in Anaheim, California. Mr. Joseph has over 30 years of experience in the security monitoring industry. Prior to joining the company, Joseph held the title of Vice President of Operations at a well known Central Monitoring Station.
John McCann, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mace, stated, “ Michael Joseph has the experience to guide Mace Central Station to next level of operational excellence. Michael also has a vast amount of knowledge and expertise working within the diverse world of security and we are thrilled that he is joining the Mace team.”
In Mr. Joseph’s new role, he will be focused on Central Station overall operations. He will continue to develop our culture of excellence and best practices. He will also focus on creating synergies with our suppliers which will result in greater operational efficiencies for the company and for our valued partners and clients. Michael, in the past, has helped guide such companies as SentryNet, Interface Security systems, Protection One Alarm Services, Honeywell, Brinks, MultiWatch, and Datavision. “I feel with the addition of Michael Joseph and the recent promotions of Michael Kallio and Jason Pak – the Central Station is well positioned to thrive and grow now and in the future. We have added a strong player to a great team.” (John McCann stated after Michael Joseph accepted his role)
Mace CS has been providing high-quality wholesale UL central station monitoring services nationwide since 1978, and continues to achieve the highest quality standards in business. With world class security services, many security professionals rely on Mace CS for security solutions in today’s market.
Mace CS is an established leader in remote video monitoring, traditional alarm monitoring, medical alert (PERS and facility) monitoring, and other specialty services and security products. The central station currently provides monitoring services for approximately 70,500 accounts on behalf of approximately 490 dealer clients across the United States.
About Mace
Mace Security International, Inc. is a manufacturer of personal defense and electronic surveillance products marketed under the famous brand name Mace®, and the owner and operator of a wholesale central monitoring station. Mace’s web site is www.mace.com
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