Rockleigh, NJ — Steve Samson has been hired by Crestron as its new director of business and market development. He will be responsible for working with strategic partners such as Microsoft, Cisco, Texas Instruments, and Armstrong in strategic markets such as hospitality and healthcare,and Crestron’s Integrated Partner Program.
Samson comes to Crestron from Tweeter where he served as vice president of systems design and engineering, and with more than 20 years of industry experience.
“Steve has a vast and wide array of experience and success in our industry,” said Randy Klein, Crestron executive vice president. “His skills and accomplishments will certainly be a great asset to our team.”
As vice president at Tweeter for the last five years, Samson was responsible for creating the go-to-market strategies at the core of Tweeter’s business, which included sales, installation, merchandizing, overseas manufacturing, store development, and training initiatives.
Prior to joining Tweeter, Samson was founder and president of Savi Technologies, a Florida-based custom design and installation firm.
“I am extremely excited to join Crestron in this new role,” Samson said. “I look forward to working with Crestron’s world-class team and valued partners to continue propelling Creston ahead of the curve as the preeminent provider of complete control solutions.”
Samson can be reached at [email protected] or 201.767.3400.
