October 25, 2006 09:00 AM Eastern Time
Total Computer Group Strengthens National Sales Force Through Addition of Three Senior Executives to Ignite Sales of Total Enforcement
Hires Paul Rivet as National Director of Sales; William T. Murphy as Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Senior Account Executive; Joel Ste. Marie as Western United States Senior Sales Engineer
MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Total Computer Group (TCG) today announced the appointment of three senior sales executives to expand its customer network to reach law enforcement agencies nationwide. The three strategic hires have a combined total of over 50 years of experience in the technology and law enforcement industries.
The dynamic team of sales leaders in the law enforcement industry will focus on educating police, fire, and government agencies on new technologies available from TCG. Its premier product, Total Enforcement (TE) advances the ability of officers on the street to benefit from recent innovations such as Microsoft.net and can be used in its entirety in a wireless environment. Total Enforcement. provides local law enforcement agencies a 21st century solution to collect and retrieve intelligent data from its fully integrated and automated records management system. Currently operational in almost 20 municipalities in New York, the new sales force will look to increase awareness and adoption of its system nation-wide.
“The establishment of the new sales force demonstrates our commitment to growing TCG into the premier national brand name in law enforcement technology. Our recent hires are well-known entities within the industry and possess unique skills that will grow our business through the development and execution of marketing and sales initiatives to support our overall objectives,” said Vincent Tedesco, president of Total. “We are pleased to welcome Mr. Rivet, Mr. Murphy, and Mr. Ste. Marie to the Total team and we look forward to sharing in their future successes.”
About Paul Rivet, National Sales Director
Leading the team to maximize sales volume and transform market position, Paul Rivet joins Total with over 18 years of experience in the technology and public safety sectors. Prior to joining TCG, Mr. Rivet was general sales manager for Niche Technology, where he grew the Canadian law enforcement software company from a small boutique to a player within the industry.
Accepting the position, Mr. Rivet adds “I am thrilled to lead the expansion of TCG’s product offering into new markets with the help of the new sales team through building relationships, negotiating favorable deals, product training, securing strategic alliances, developing effective marketing collateral, and closing deals with top decision makers.”
About William T. Murphy, Senior Sales Executive
Mr. Murphy joins TCG with more than 35 years of experience as an expert in law enforcement technology systems from practical usage to complex implementation strategies. Mr. Murphy previously served as acting president and senior vice president of sales of Oklahoma City based Global Computer Systems. Mr. Murphy is a retired Nassau County police detective specializing in the fields of organized crime, homicide, and narcotics with strong relationships among the industry leaders. In his new role, Mr. Murphy will be responsible for driving sales in the law enforcement community in the Eastern United States. Mr. Murphy will report directly to Paul Rivet, director of sales.
Accepting the appointment, Mr. Murphy adds, “I am thrilled to join such a skilled team of seasoned professionals in the field of law enforcement technology. Through the convergence of cutting-edge technologies such as Microsoft.net, I passionately believe that Total products add a new level of sophistication and efficiency to the current systems available to the criminal justice community.”
About Joel Ste. Marie, Senior Sales Engineer
Based in Spokane, Washington, Mr. Ste. Marie, with over a decade of experience in law enforcement technology, is responsible for establishing a presence for TCG in the Western United States. In his most recent position, Mr. Ste. Marie held the position of director of sales engineering at VisionTEK Inc, a Colorado company. Prior to that, Mr. Ste. Marie held similar positions at Aether Systems. Mr. Ste. Marie draws on his experience as a reserve police offer in Bellingham, Washington to incorporate practical knowledge into his sales pursuits. Mr. Ste. Marie will report directly to Paul Rivet, director of sales.
On his new position, Mr. Ste. Marie says, “We have an opportunity to grow our customer base throughout the Western United States, I am excited to begin educating police and fire departments about the benefits of adapting new technologies in the public safety arena. The Total Enforcement product suite is clearly the leading technology available on the market.”
About Total Computer Group
Total Computer Group, headquartered on Long Island with offices in New York City and Rochester, has been a trusted systems integrator and application developer for almost 20 years. In the post-911 world, Total has been on been on the Deloitte & Touche list of the fastest 50 growing technology companies on Long Island for the last four years. With a primary focus on IT infrastructure, technical service, and enterprise solutions, Total Computer Group understands that finding the most effective method of building and managing information systems is vital to business success.
The Total Enforcement Records Management System © delivers intelligent data solutions for smart policing. The fully integrated automated records management system delivers real-time information for increased data accuracy and timeliness to law enforcement agencies. Data collection and retrieval is automated through the cutting-edge system that delivers powerful advantages to agencies in activities such as accident, arrest, citation, and case management. The Total Enforcement system acts as the main artery supplying data to local agencies with the information they need to police safely, easily, and more intelligently.
Contacts
Total Computer Group
Christine Bencomo, 631-777-7477 ext. 117
