Rich Whitlock

About Rich Whitlock

A couple of stops that included; throwing pizza dough, selling anything low voltage for boats, and manufacturing hot tubs. All culminating in finding my career in the electronic security industry.· A seasoned business executive serving as General Manager for 7.5 years at Hue & Cry Security, a full-line electronic security and life safety systems provider with offices in California and Oregon. · An experienced decision maker as General Manager for 6.5 years with Safe Side Security, specializing in Burglar and Fire Alarms, Access Control and Cameras. · Sacramento Area Alarm Association – Board Member - President 2010 – 2011 & 20••••15 – hosted largest Regional Association event in Northern California. Held positions on the board in various capacities for 11 years. Recipient of the prestigious Parker Maurie Memorial Award. Currently sitting as President for 2023. · California Alarm Association – Board Member – Regional Vice President 2011 – 2012, Secretary 2013 – 2016. Held a position on the board in varying capacities for 8 years. Currently the Associate Director ( Vendor Rep ) on the Board. · Well experience in business and association management. Strong skills with communications, administration, acquisitions, electronic security alarm systems, central station alarm monitoring services, purchasing, sales, social media, and customer service. I enjoy being a resource and connecting people, ideas and products.· Heavily involved in the Freemasons. No, it is not a cult… No, they have not told me where the treasure is hidden… Held the position of Master ( President ) three times, 2013, 2015 and 2018. Also belong to the Shriners, Scottish Rite, York Rite, Widows Sons and Allied Masonic Degrees.· Mild addiction to Peanut M&M’s. If you want to find me on the weekends, I will be with my wife Cassie on our houseboat at Lake Berryessa.

Experience

1. Clss Sr Account Manager, West

   Honeywell Technologies

   Mar 2025 — Present · US

   Connected Life Safety Services (CLSS) by HoneywellHoneywell\'s CLSS is a cutting-edge, cloud-based platform designed to revolutionize the management and monitoring of fire safety systems. CLSS offers real-time monitoring, remote diagnostics, and comprehensive maintenance capabilities, ensuring a more efficient and proactive approach to fire safety management.Key Features:*Real-time Monitoring: Continuous oversight of fire safety systems to ensure optimal functionality.*Remote Diagnostics: Diagnose issues remotely, minimizing the need for on-site visits.*Data Analytics: Gain valuable insights and analytics to enhance system performance and compliance.*Mobile Access: Manage fire safety systems on the go with mobile device access.Join the future of fire safety management with Honeywell CLSS, where innovation meets reliability.

Skills

• Customer Service
• Administration
• Purchasing
• Business Management
• Mergers
• Access Control
• Surveillance
• Fire Alarm
• Sales Management
• Team Building
• Customer Relations
• Problem Solving
• Operations Management
• Cctv
• Scheduling
• Event Management
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Non-Profit Administration
• System Administration
• Management
• Process Scheduler
• New Business Development
• Sales
• Contract Negotiation
• Security
• Training
• Marketing
• Alarm Systems
• Leadership
• Video Over Ip
• Project Management
• Budgets
• Account Management
• Ip Cameras
• Strategic Planning
• Physical Security
• Biometrics
• Protection
• Life Safety