Category: Canada
CA Culture Committee
Culture Committee.
The committee has a single, clear charter: to ensure that the values and beliefs that have defined us over the past decades, and that we hold so close to our hearts, continue to guide us well into the future. This is about honoring our legacy while building something enduring.
Ann Fandozzi
Chief Executive Officer, Independent Manager
Ann Fandozzi joined Convergint as Chief Executive Officer in February 2024. This is her fourth CEO role, having previously served as CEO for RB Global, Abra Auto Body & Glass, and vRide—leading these companies through unprecedented transformation and growth. Prior to these roles, Ann held senior leadership positions at Whirlpool, DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, and Lockheed Martin.
She holds a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, an M.S. degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Greg Lernihan
Culture Committee Board Member, Convergint Co-founder
Greg Lernihan has over 30 years in the electronic security, fire alarm & life safety, and building management systems industry. Lernihan is a Co-Founder and Board Member of Convergint. Prior to starting Convergint, Lernihan was the Senior Vice President of Siemens Building Technologies Division for North America. During the span of his career, Lernihan has held positions in sales, general management, and executive management focused on integrated building management systems throughout the United States and Canada.
David Liebman
Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer
David Liebman serves as Convergint’s Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer. He is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in human resources, corporate law, government investigations, employment law, mergers and acquisitions, and global operations. David previously served as Chief Legal Officer and Global Head of Administration at Frank Recruitment Group, where he led legal and administrative functions across international markets. He also served as General Counsel at vRide, overseeing legal and compliance through its acquisition by Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Earlier in his career, David held roles as Assistant General Counsel at Bimbo Bakeries and as a Senior Associate in the M&A group at Cozen O’Connor. He graduated cum laude from Temple University’s James Beasley School of Law and Fox School of Business.
Ken Lochiatto
Culture Committee Board Member, Former Convergint CEO
Ken Lochiatto has over 35 years of business experience, including 10 years as Chief Executive Officer of Convergint. Ken’s background includes 30 years of experience in the materials and systems integration businesses and 8 years in the gaming business. During the span of his career, Ken has held positions in sales, finance, and executive management with GE and WMS Gaming, having led global businesses in both companies. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an M.S.I.A. from Carnegie Mellon University.
Ted Nark
Culture Committee Board Member
Ted Nark joined KRG Capital in 2007 as a Managing Director and has over 30 years of business experience in mergers and acquisitions, business development, operations, sales, and marketing. Since 2007 Nark has served as a member of the Firm’s Investment Committee and as a lead Managing Director, Chairman, and a member of the Board of Directors for several of its portfolio companies. Nark was CEO and Chairman of Corporate Express Australia from 1998 to 2002. He served as CEO and Chairman of White Cap Construction Supply from 2002 to 2006. He currently sits on the Board of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Orange County, Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Metal Era Roofing and Inventus. Nark holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Washington State University.
Dan Moceri
Culture Committee Board Member, Former CEO and Convergint Co-founder
Dan Moceri has over 40 years of experience in the electronic security, fire alarm & life safety, and building management systems industry. Moceri is a Co-Founder, Executive Chairman, and Board Member for Convergint. Prior to starting Convergint, Moceri was the President of the Building Technologies Security Division at Siemens, and he has held positions in marketing, engineering, and executive management, focused on integrated building management systems. Moceri holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) and a Master’s degree in Management from Northwestern University.
Julie Roehm
Chief Marketing Officer
Julie Roehm, who serves as Convergint’s Chief Marketing Officer, is an innovative customer-centric experience, marketing, and B2B/B2C digital and operations transformation executive for public and private companies. She strategizes profitable corporate turnarounds with fast revenue growth by engaging potential/existing customers with stories supported by technology that positively reinvents the customer journey. Julie is known for her hyper-focus on the customer. She was recently named a “2023 Top 50 Marketer” award winner by ONCON ICON, for her global digital marketing achievements. Her BS in Environmental Engineering from Purdue University combined with an MBA in Marketing from The University of Chicago Booth fuels her metrics-driven, performance oriented business approach.
Other leadership.
Executive Leadership.
At Convergint, our leaders share a common purpose: to be our customers’ best service provider. Grounded in our Values & Beliefs and driven by a strong, service-oriented culture, this team of executives brings decades of experience and a shared commitment to guiding colleagues and customers with integrity, care, and vision.
Board of Managers.
Our Board of Managers plays a vital role in shaping a customer focused, people-first strategy. Their leadership reinforces our culture of service, ensuring that every decision supports stronger partnerships, long-term stakeholder value, and meaningful outcomes for those we serve.
CA Board of Managers
Board of Managers.
Our Board of Managers plays a vital role in shaping a customer focused, people-first strategy. Their leadership reinforces our culture of service, ensuring that every decision supports stronger partnerships, long-term stakeholder value, and meaningful outcomes for those we serve.
Ann Fandozzi
Chief Executive Officer, Independent Manager
Ann Fandozzi joined Convergint as Chief Executive Officer in February 2024. This is her fourth CEO role, having previously served as CEO for RB Global, Abra Auto Body & Glass, and vRide—leading these companies through unprecedented transformation and growth. Prior to these roles, Ann held senior leadership positions at Whirlpool, DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, and Lockheed Martin.
She holds a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, an M.S. degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Chris McCollum
Leonard Green & Partners Manager
Chris joined LGP as a Partner in 2013. Prior to LGP, Chris was a Managing Director at Investcorp in its New York office, which he joined in 1996. Prior to Investcorp, Chris worked in leveraged finance at Chemical Securities.
He earned his undergraduate degree in Economics and Government from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Matt Cwiertnia
Chairman, Ares Manager
Matt Cwiertnia is a Partner and Co-Head of the Ares Private Equity Group. He serves on the Ares Executive Management Committee. He additionally serves as a member of the Ares Private Equity Group’s Corporate Opportunities, Energy Opportunities, and Special Opportunities Investment Committees.
Prior to joining Ares in 2005, Mr. Cwiertnia worked in the Financial Sponsors Group at Credit Suisse First Boston, where he focused on providing advisory and financing services to financial sponsors and their portfolio companies. Previously, Mr. Cwiertnia was a member of the Investment Banking Department of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp. In addition, he worked at Jefferies & Co. Inc., where he focused on investment banking. Mr. Cwiertnia currently serves as a member of the Boards of Directors for the parent entities of Convergint Technologies, CoolSys, and Resource Label Group. Mr. Cwiertnia’s previous Boards of Directors experience includes Valet Living, LLC, and Insight Global LLC. Mr. Cwiertnia holds a B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of California Los Angeles in Business Economics and an M.B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles Anderson School of Management, where he graduated as a Carter Fellow.
Justin Anderson
Ares Manager
Justin Anderson is a Principal in the Ares Private Equity Group. Prior to joining Ares in 2020, he was an Associate at KRG Capital Partners, where he focused on investments in the services and industrials sectors and supported the exit of Convergint to Ares. Previously, Justin was an Analyst at Lazard, where he focused on mergers, acquisitions, and related strategic matters.
Stephen Carlson
Harvest Partners Manager
Steve Carlson joined Harvest in 2010. Prior to joining Harvest, he was an Associate at DLJ Merchant Banking Partners and Brockway Moran & Partners, where he focused on leveraged buyout transactions. Previously, Steve was an Analyst in the Corporate and Leveraged Finance group at CIBC World Markets where he executed transactions for the firm’s private equity clients.
He has a B.S. from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
Steve serves on the Boards of Convergint, Galway Insurance, Integrity Marketing Group, Lazer Spot, OnPoint Group, Service Express, The Vincit Group, Yellowstone Landscape, and VetCor. He previously served on the Boards of FCX Performance, Packers Holdings, and TruckPro.
Usama Cortas
Leonard Green & Partners Manager
Usama is Partner at LGP, which he joined in 2003. Prior to LGP, Usama worked at Morgan Stanley in its investment banking division in New York. He currently serves on the board of directors of Clarivate, ECI Software Solutions, Insight Global, and the parent entity of Convergint.
He has previously served on the boards of Authentic Brands Group, CCC Information Services, CPA Global, Ellucian, Tank Holdings, and United States Infrastructure Corporation, among others. Usama graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics-Political Science.
Steve Fessler
Harvest Partners Manager
Steve Fessler is a Partner at Harvest Partners, which he joined in 2013. Prior to Harvest, Steve was an Associate at CVCI, where he focused on leveraged buyout transactions in the business services sector. Previously, Steve was an analyst in the investment banking division of Jefferies & Co. where he executed mergers & acquisitions, debt financings, and restructuring transactions for public and private companies across multiple sectors.
Steve serves on the boards of Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery, Convergint, Service Express, and Yellowstone Landscape. He has a B.S. from the University of Kansas.
Dr. Jacqueline Kosecoff
Independent Manager
Dr. Kosecoff is a seasoned corporate executive and board member with special depth of knowledge in health services and technology. Kosecoff helped found and lead PE-backed companies, including Value Health Sciences and Protocare. She served as Executive Vice President of PacifiCare and was instrumental in its turnaround. Upon joining UnitedHealth, Dr. Kosecoff was appointed CEO of OptumRx with responsibility for United’s PBM, Specialty Pharmacy and Consumer Health Products.
In addition to her accomplishments as an entrepreneur, Dr. Kosecoff is a recognized expert in the areas of health services research, quality of care and technology assessment, and organization of the health care delivery system. Currently, Dr. Kosecoff is working in private equity to identify, select, mentor, and manage health services and IT companies.
She currently sits on the board of directors of these public companies: Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ: ALHC); Houlihan Lokey (NYSE: HLI); and TriNet Group, Inc. (NYSE: TNET) and has served as director at Alaris Medical Systems (NYSE: AMI); athenahealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATHN); Sealed Air (NYSE: STE); and STERIS, plc (NYSE: STE). Dr. Kosecoff holds a BA from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), an MS in Applied Mathematics from Brown University, and a doctorate from UCLA.
Jeff Suer
Leonard Green & Partners Manager
Jeff joined LGP as an Associate in 2013 and is a member of the Firm’s Investment Committee and Investment Management Committee. Previously, Jeff worked in private equity at Apollo Global Management in its Los Angeles office from 2009 to 2011 and in the Mergers & Acquisitions group of Morgan Stanley in its Los Angeles office from 2007 to 2009. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics/Economics, and he earned an M.B.A. with distinction from Harvard Business School.
Felicia Thornton
Independent Manager
Felicia Thornton has extensive executive experience in retail and services businesses, particularly in high-growth and transformative companies. Since February 2018, she has been the Vice-Chair of 99 Cents Only Stores, for which she was previously its Interim CEO, CFO, and Treasurer. She has also served as CEO for two large multi-billion dollar specialty retail and services companies.
Thornton has been a member of the boards of directors for a number of public and private companies, including Convergint, Nordstrom, Floor & Decor, CoolSys, AAC, and Knowledge Universe Education. She is a member of the Latino Corporate Directors Association and an NACD Fellow. She holds a B.S. in Economics from Santa Clara University and an M.B.A. from the University of Southern California.
Other leadership.
Executive Leadership.
At Convergint, our leaders share a common purpose: to be our customers’ best service provider. Grounded in our Values & Beliefs and driven by a strong, service-oriented culture, this team of executives brings decades of experience and a shared commitment to guiding colleagues and customers with integrity, care, and vision.
Culture Committee.
The committee has a single, clear charter: to ensure that the values and beliefs that have defined us over the past decades, and that we hold so close to our hearts, continue to guide us well into the future. This is about honoring our legacy while building something enduring.
CA Executive Leadership
Executive Leadership.
At Convergint, our leaders share a common purpose: to be our customers’ best service provider. Grounded in our Values & Beliefs and driven by a strong, service-oriented culture, this team of executives brings decades of experience and a shared commitment to guiding colleagues and customers with integrity, care, and vision.
Ann Fandozzi
Chief Executive Officer
Ann Fandozzi joined Convergint as Chief Executive Officer in February 2024. This is her fourth CEO role, having previously served as CEO for RB Global, Abra Auto Body & Glass, and vRide—leading these companies through unprecedented transformation and growth. Prior to these roles, Ann held senior leadership positions at Whirlpool, DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, and Lockheed Martin. She holds a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, an M.S. degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Juan Pablo Buriticá
Chief Technology Officer
Juan Pablo Buriticá, who serves as Convergint’s Chief Technology Officer, is a seasoned product and engineering executive known for leveraging distributed teams to drive business growth and organizational performance. With a background in leading technology teams at organizations like Stripe, Splice, and RB Global, Juan Pablo has dedicated the last 15+ years to building and managing globally distributed engineering teams. Passionate about open-source software, he has founded several JavaScript communities, including one of Colombia’s largest Spanish-speaking JS collectives, and organized over 20 software engineering conferences.
Sean Flint
President, North America
Sean Flint has over 30 years of leadership and industry experience. He joined Convergint as Senior Vice President, Eastern Region in May of 2016. Sean served in leadership roles with Tyco/Simplex Grinnell from 1993 to 2010, where he rose to become Vice President of Western Operations. From 2010 to 2012, Sean served as the President of UTC Fire & Security, a $550 million fire safety and security integration business. His ability to lead teams and grow customer relationships is key to the continual growth of Convergint’s national and global customer relationships.
Kevin Geisner
Chief Strategy Officer
Kevin Geisner joined Convergint in 2024 as Chief Strategy Officer. He brings 25 years of corporate strategy and business growth experience, including CSO roles at RB Global and ABRA, as well as roles with Amazon, Microsoft, and McKinsey & Co. For the first decade of his career, Kevin was an engineer with General Electric and Lockheed Martin, working on radar and missile defense systems. Kevin has his Professional Engineer’s license, and holds M.S. degrees in Electrophysics and Engineering Management from Drexel University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
Eric Jacobs
Chief Financial Officer
Eric Jacobs joined Convergint in 2024 as its Chief Financial Officer. He formerly served as the CFO of RB Global and Wheels Up Experience Inc., where he played pivotal roles in strategic growth initiatives. Prior to his CFO roles, Jacobs held various senior positions at Cox Automotive, Inc. and Dealertrack Technologies, Inc. Before transitioning to business leadership roles, he practiced corporate law at O’Melveny & Myers LLP and worked as an audit manager at KPMG LLP. Eric holds a J.D. from Rutgers School of Law-Newark and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Rider University.
David Liebman
Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer
David Liebman serves as Convergint’s Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer. He is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in human resources, corporate law, government investigations, employment law, mergers and acquisitions, and global operations. David previously served as Chief Legal Officer and Global Head of Administration at Frank Recruitment Group, where he led legal and administrative functions across international markets. He also served as General Counsel at vRide, overseeing legal and compliance through its acquisition by Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Earlier in his career, David held roles as Assistant General Counsel at Bimbo Bakeries and as a Senior Associate in the M&A group at Cozen O’Connor. He graduated cum laude from Temple University’s James Beasley School of Law and Fox School of Business.
Mike Mathes
Executive Vice President, Western Operations
Mike Mathes is currently Executive Vice President, Western Operations for Convergint. One of Convergint’s founding members, he opened the Los Angeles and San Francisco locations for Convergint in 2002 and 2003. In his current role, he is responsible for the support and development of the Western United States. Prior to Convergint, Mike held several positions at Johnson Controls over a 15-year career. He holds a B.Sc.E.E. from the University of Manitoba in Canada.
Chris McCurdy
Senior Vice President, Global Accounts and EMEA
Chris McCurdy has more than 28 years in the IT consulting industry, specializing in information security and advisory Services. Prior to joining Convergint, he held leadership roles at several consulting firms—including IBM, Andersen, International Network Services, and Lucent Technologies—and he has extensive experience working with large global enterprises, as well as government clients around the world. Chris also served as a CIO at a retail automotive group, where he led an expansion of business operations via the use of technology and acquisition. He is currently the Senior Vice President of Global Accounts at Convergint.
Julie Roehm
Chief Marketing Officer
Julie Roehm, who serves as Convergint’s Chief Marketing Officer, is an innovative customer-centric experience, marketing, and B2B/B2C digital and operations transformation executive for public and private companies. She strategizes profitable corporate turnarounds with fast revenue growth by engaging potential/existing customers with stories supported by technology that positively reinvents the customer journey. Julie is known for her hyper-focus on the customer. She was recently named a “2023 Top 50 Marketer” award winner by ONCON ICON, for her global digital marketing achievements. Her BS in Environmental Engineering from Purdue University combined with an MBA in Marketing from The University of Chicago Booth fuels her metrics-driven, performance oriented business approach.
Eric Yunag
Executive Vice President, Products and Services
Eric Yunag serves as EVP of Product and Services at Convergint, bringing more than 25 years of dedicated leadership experience in the security integration industry. He joined Convergint in 2016 through the acquisition of his company, where he served as CEO. Since that time, Eric has held leadership roles across key strategic areas including Mergers & Acquisitions, Marketing, Innovation, and Technology. In his current role, he is responsible for evaluating the impact of industry trends on customer requirements and developing strategic technology partnerships and comprehensive solution offerings. Throughout his career, Eric has demonstrated a proven ability to lead diverse functions within the industry, including operations, business development, and technology, contributing to both organizational growth and industry advancement.
Kevin Sheridan
SVP, Vertical Markets & Central Operations
Kevin Sheridan is Senior Vice President, Vertical Markets & Central Region at Convergint, where he leads strategic growth and industry-focused solutions across key sectors of the business. Since joining Convergint in 2017, Kevin has played a pivotal role in strengthening the organization’s leadership position across vertical markets, with particular depth in financial services. He has been instrumental in integrating acquisitions, scaling high-performing teams, and aligning operational execution with industry-specific customer needs. His leadership has helped elevate performance, consistency, and growth across Convergint’s vertical market strategy. Known for his innovative thinking and growth mindset, Kevin brings a strong focus on operational excellence, collaboration, and customer outcomes. He works closely with enterprise leadership and serves as a member of Convergint’s Central Division Leadership Team, helping guide strategy across some of the company’s most established and high-performing regions.
Other leadership.
Board of Managers.
Our Board of Managers plays a vital role in shaping a customer focused, people-first strategy. Their leadership reinforces our culture of service, ensuring that every decision supports stronger partnerships, long-term stakeholder value, and meaningful outcomes for those we serve.
Culture Committee.
The committee has a single, clear charter: to ensure that the values and beliefs that have defined us over the past decades, and that we hold so close to our hearts, continue to guide us well into the future. This is about honoring our legacy while building something enduring.
CA History
Culture first since day one.
From a single vision in 2001 to a global community of colleagues today, Convergint’s story is defined by people, purpose, and progress. Every milestone reflects our belief that when we put people first, extraordinary things happen. What began as a values-driven mission has grown into a worldwide commitment to service, innovation, and partnership that continues to shape our future.
2001
Founded on values.
Convergint is born with a simple belief: put people first, and everything else will follow. From the very beginning, our culture of service and values-driven leadership set us apart.
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2003
First Convergint Technology Center (CTC).
We opened our first CTC, blending global expertise with local service. This model becomes the backbone of how we grow.
2010
Expanding our global footprint.
Convergint grows rapidly across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific building trusted partnerships with customers across industries.
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2013
Culture recognized.
Convergint is recognized as one of the best places to work, reinforcing that our people-first culture is our greatest differentiator.
2017
Accelerating growth.
With strategic acquisitions and new CTCs around the world, Convergint strengthens its ability to serve multinational and enterprise customers at scale.
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2020
Service beyond security.
Amid global challenges, colleagues rally to support communities through Convergint Social Responsibility Day, living out our values in action.
2025
Leading in technology modernization.
Today, Convergint is at the forefront of helping organizations modernize their security operations through integrating physical and digital systems, advancing cloud and AI adoption, and creating safer, smarter, more resilient enterprises.
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The future –
service as our constant, technology as our path forward.
As we grow, our commitment remains the same: serving customers, colleagues, and communities with care, integrity, and purpose.
CA
By your side, protecting what matters most.
In a world where risk never sleeps, you carry the weight of protecting people, assets, reputation, and the future. We help you turn that responsibility into resilience with systems that work, service that shows up, and strategy that never stops evolving.
Trusted partner.
Trusted solutions.
We are global leaders in technology enabled security and safety solutions.
We’ve walked beside thousands of security and operations leaders across every industry and geography. We understand what’s at stake and what it takes to deliver. We’re not just integrators, we’re architects of clarity in a world of complexity.
Introduction.
Careers.
Build a career where values meet worldwide opportunity.
At Convergint, your work matters. Every day, our colleagues around the world come together to make a difference keeping people, property, and communities safe through technology, service, and a commitment to excellence. We believe careers should be more than jobs; they should be opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to something meaningful.