GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 4, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ScanSource Security, a sales unit of ScanSource, Inc. (Nasdaq:SCSC) and value-added distributor of electronic security solutions, has announced changes to its management team. Tony Sorrentino has been named Vice President of Sales and Paul Constantine Vice President of Merchandising.
Sorrentino was one of the first executives to join ScanSource Security when it was founded in 2004. He previously served as Vice President of Merchandising for the company where he was instrumental in establishing the best-of-breed vendor line card that exists today, while also working to develop and strengthen these strategic vendor relationships. As Vice President of Sales, Sorrentino will oversee the growth and development of the company's sales efforts, with a strong focus on current and prospective customer relationship management. Prior to joining ScanSource Security, Sorrentino served as Director of Merchandising for the ScanSource POS & Barcoding sales unit, where he managed the strategic growth and direction of several of the company's largest vendor lines. He brings more than nine years of distribution experience to this position.
Constantine comes from ScanSource, Inc. where he served as Vice President of Solutions and Services and managed the company's value-added service offerings for resellers in all sales units. In his position as Vice President of Merchandising, Constantine will provide strategic management and direction of the company's vendor relationships, working closely with manufacturer partners to develop marketing programs and business growth plans. Constantine joined ScanSource in 1999 and served as Director and Vice President of Merchandising for the company's ScanSource POS & Barcoding sales unit. He has more than 14 years of technology distribution experience.
"Tony and Paul have been instrumental to the growth and continued success of ScanSource, Inc., serving as great partners to both our vendors and customers and providing outstanding leadership for our employees," said Scott Benbenek, president of worldwide operations, ScanSource, Inc. "We're excited to have them leading the ScanSource Security sales unit as it continues to grow and evolve."
ScanSource Security exclusively serves the reseller community and is committed to never competing with its dealer or reseller partners. The company offers access control, surveillance/CCTV, wireless infrastructure, intrusion, and identification products. ScanSource Security also provides competitive pricing; free ground shipping; products in stock and ready to ship from a centralized location, allowing for improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness; and highly trained sales representatives and technical support specialists with extensive product knowledge.
To learn more about ScanSource Security, please visit www.scansourcesecurity.com.
About ScanSource, Inc.
ScanSource, Inc. (Nasdaq:SCSC) is a leading international distributor of specialty technology products, consisting of seven sales units in North America, Latin America and Europe.
ScanSource POS and Barcoding in North America, Latin America and Europe delivers AIDC and POS solutions; Catalyst Telecom in the U.S., and ScanSource Communications in North America and Europe, provide voice, video and converged communications equipment; and ScanSource Security in North America offers electronic security solutions. Founded in 1992, the company ranks #901 on the Fortune 1000. For more information, call the toll-free sales telephone number at 800.944.2432 or visit www.scansourceinc.com.