Everon, a prominent security integrator known for its comprehensive commercial security, video, fire, and life safety solutions, has unveiled a strategic expansion of its regional framework in the U.S. following its ranking as the third-largest security company by SDM Magazine.
This expansion includes the establishment of a new region and the appointment of seasoned senior leaders, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and improving the customer experience.
The restructuring divides Everon's operations into four distinct regions: Central / Gulf, East, North / West, and Pacific. This approach is designed to provide focused leadership and foster cooperation among teams, ultimately enhancing service and installation delivery. Everon aims to strengthen its partnership value with clients by refining its role as a provider and integrator.
Enhanced regional structure
"With this enhanced regional structure, we’re empowering our leaders and teams to be closer to our customers, make decisions faster, and deliver the high-quality service Everon is known for," remarked Mike McWilliams, President and Chief Operating Officer of Everon.
He added that welcoming accomplished leaders would propel their mission of achieving exceptional service standards, further strengthening internal and external partnerships, promoting accountability, and spurring growth.
Appointment of regional leaders
To foster nationwide success, Everon has appointed the following industry veterans as regional leaders:
- Kwame Williams, Sr. Vice President, Central / Gulf Region: With nearly 25 years of experience, Williams has consistently achieved outstanding results. Previously serving as Sr. Vice President for Everon's Central region, his role now expands to include the Gulf region.
- Tondria Lopeztello, Sr. Vice President, Pacific Region: Lopeztello brings 32 years of expertise in sales, operations, and National Accounts. For seven years, she excellently managed the Los Angeles district, Everon’s largest market, and earned accolades for service quality.
- Jim Hampton, Sr. Vice President, East Region: With 27 years of experience and leadership achievements, Hampton previously oversaw Everon’s Alabama, Georgia, and Carolinas offices, consistently securing high service rankings. He also has a distinguished 30-year career in the U.S. Air Force.
- Brian Willis, Sr. Vice President, North / West Region: Willis has over 25 years of sales and operations leadership experience with a successful track record at Red Hawk Fire & Security, ADT Commercial, and Everon. He recently served as Vice President/General Manager for Northern California.
McWilliams expressed, "This move reinforces Everon’s unwavering commitment to being the most trusted partner in security and life safety solutions. By investing in customer-facing teams, processes, and resources we are poised to deliver faster, more intuitive, and more personalised service – helping customers protect what matters most while setting the standard for excellence in the industry."
Everon, a major security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions, ranked the third-largest security company in the U.S. by SDM Magazine, announced a strategic expansion of its regional structure, adding a new region and appointing seasoned senior leaders to drive operational excellence and elevate the overall customer experience.
The growth to four dedicated regions – Central / Gulf, East, North / West, and Pacific – will allow for more focused leadership and collaboration across teams, with the intention of enhancing service and installation delivery and strengthening the overall value of Everon’s partnership with customers as a provider and integrator.
Enhanced regional structure
“With this enhanced regional structure, we’re empowering our leaders and teams to be closer to our customers, make decisions faster, and deliver the high-quality service Everon is known for,” said Mike McWilliams, President and Chief Operating Officer for Everon.
“We’re also proud to welcome proven leaders to advance our mission for service excellence at the highest level. Each of these leaders brings decades of experience and a track record of success that will help us to strengthen partnerships both in and outside of our organisation, drive accountability across our entire customer base, and accelerate growth.”
List of regional leaders
The following industry veterans have been appointed as regional leaders to drive critical success nationwide:
- Kwame Williams, Sr. Vice President, Central / Gulf Region: Williams has nearly 25 years of experience in the industry, consistently delivering exceptional results as a leader for some of the most trusted providers, including Red Hawk Fire & Security, ADT Commercial, and Everon. He most recently served as Sr. Vice President for Everon’s Central region prior to the expansion to include the Gulf region.
- Tondria Lopeztello, Sr. Vice President, Pacific Region: Lopeztello brings 32 years of expertise across sales, operations, and National Accounts to the role. For the past seven years, she has led the Los Angeles district – one of Everon’s largest markets – as Vice President/General Manager, consistently earning top honors for service quality and delivery in the area.
- Jim Hampton, Sr. Vice President, East Region: Hampton brings more than 27 years of industry expertise and a distinguished record of leadership to the role. He most recently served as Vice President/General Manager of Everon’s Alabama, Georgia, and Carolinas offices, repeatedly earning top service rankings in the area. Hampton is also a U.S. Air Force veteran with 30 years of service.
- Brian Willis, Sr. Vice President, North / West Region: Willis has over 25 years of experience in sales and operations leadership, with a career that includes impactful positions with Red Hawk Fire & Security, ADT Commercial, and Everon. He has successfully built high-performing teams for Everon, most recently serving as Vice President/General Manager for the Northern California area.
“This move reinforces Everon’s unwavering commitment to being the most trusted partner in security and life safety solutions,” McWilliams said. “By investing in customer-facing teams, processes, and resources we are poised to deliver faster, more intuitive, and more personalised service – helping customers protect what matters most while setting the standard for excellence in the industry.”
