Press Release

PRESS CONTACT:

Holly Mann, Marketing Administrator

Schlage Wireless Access

Phone:  (630) 876-5680

Recognition Source Names Lester LaPierre

as OEM Sales Manager

Veteran business and sales executive from leading high technology and access control companies has joined the

Recognition Source sales staff

ST. CHARLES, IL (June 2, 2003)—Recognition Source is proud to announce that Lester LaPierre has joined the company as National Sales Manager—OEM Accounts. With over 22 years experience in RF technology, IT, and access control industries, Mr. LaPierre has extensive insight into technical aspects and product application of wireless opportunities. In his new position, Mr. LaPierre will support access control manufacturers and OEMs to assist them with the roll out of this technology throughout their organizations. 

Before his appointment at Recognition Source, his most recent position was Regional Sales Manager for Eastern US and Canada for Indala Corporation, where he also served as Territory Manager for Latin America. Prior to that, Lester held positions with several business units within Motorola, including Business Manager—Asia Pacific Markets for their Wireless Data Group; Product Manager for their Mobile Computing Products Division; and Marketing Manager and National Accounts Manager for their Worldwide Smartcard Solutions Division.

“We are excited to have Lester join our team. He has an excellent technical background in wireless technologies and is well respected in the access control industry. His talent and experience will bring an immediate impact to our business,” said Fred Conforti, Chief Executive Officer of Recognition Source.

“I am honored to have been selected to join the Recognition Source team! The Wireless Access product line is an excellent solution that benefits both end customers and systems integrators. I am looking forward to working with the access control solutions providers to facilitate their adoption of this exciting technology,” said LaPierre.

Recognition Source is the leading supplier of wireless solutions for on-line access control applications.  Its line of Wireless Access products minimizes the toughest installation problems facing both systems integrators and installers. 

About Recognition Source and Wireless Access

Recognition Source, LLC is the world’s premier supplier of wireless solutions for access control applications.  Recognition Source is dedicated to providing wireless communication and user authentication using encoded card, biometric and smart card technologies for solutions to customers across the globe.  A private, investor-backed company, Recognition Source is headquartered in St. Charles, IL. 

For more information about Recognition Source, their staff and products, visit their website, www.ir-swa.com.