Friday 12 August 2011
James O'Brien Joins VPS, Inc. as Vice President of Sales
The Vacant Property Specialists appoints industry expert to strengthen leadership team
CHICAGO, August 15, 2011 – VPS, Inc., the world’s leading provider of vacant property services and security, announced today the appointment of Jim O'Brien as Vice President of Sales in the United States. In this new role, O'Brien will be responsible for continuing VPS's influence of securing vacant properties and protecting communities nationwide.
"We are fortunate to have experienced continued growth in 2011 creating the need and opportunity to strengthen our leadership team to better serve our customers," said John O'Leary, CEO, VPS, Inc. U.S. “With nearly 25 years of sales experience in the security industry, and a proven track record in sales leadership, business operations and business development, Jim has the ideal background and training for ultimately helping to drive VPS sales in the United States.”
Prior to joining VPS, O'Brien was Midwest General Manager for UTC Fire and Security; Regional Enterprise Manager of Johnson Controls; and Director of Sales for McDaniel Fire Systems. He also served as District General Manager for Protection One in Oak Brook, Ill. where he was responsible for four fully-staffed offices during its changes in branch management. O'Brien started his career at ADT Security Services as Systems Manager responsible for large systems sales throughout the Chicago area.
"I am thrilled to join the leadership team of a company that is succeeding not only from a business perspective, but also committed to community safety,” said O'Brien, VP of Sales, VPS, Inc. U.S. “I look forward to contributing to its ongoing effort to help protect vacant properties and communities worldwide."
O'Brien earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Illinois and an associate’s degree from the College of Dupage in Wheaton, Ill. He currently resides in St. Charles, Ill.
About VPS
The Vacant Property Specialists (VPS) are the trusted specialists in securing, maintaining and managing vacant properties across a wide range of customer and industry sectors the world over. It has more than 100 offices across the United Kingdom, United States, Netherlands, France, Italy and Germany.
VPS has 1500 highly trained employees and a contractor network exceeding 2,000 partners. This enables VPS to serve its customers quickly and efficiently, and as soon a property becomes vacant. Its extensive range of services provide customers with the peace of mind that vacant property is safe and secure, and most importantly, retaining its value.
Core services protect properties against unauthorised access and a variety of hazards such as arson, theft, squatting and unauthorised occupation. VPS also offers services including cleaning, clearing and removing hazards from properties and disconnection of services, inspections and essential maintenance for customers.
Contact:
Financial Dynamics
Kim O’Halloran
+1 312.553.6733
kim.ohalloran@fd.com
VPS Inc., U.S.
Ruth Young
+1 312.854-1803
ruth.young@vpsecurity.com
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