Everon, a security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions in the U.S., announces the promotion of Kyle Kastner to General Manager for the organisation’s Great Lakes district to drive growth in the market.

Since being acquired by Chicago-based firm GTCR in 2023, Everon has emerged as an industry-pioneer provider ranked the third-largest security company in the U.S. by SDM Magazine, specialising in install, service, and monitoring for commercial-grade systems and environments.

Customer service excellence

As General Manager, he will focus on the continued growth of the Great Lakes district 

With 22 years of industry experience, Kastner will oversee Everon’s Great Lakes District, business locations across Chicagoland, Illinois, Wisconsin, and northwest Indiana. He will leverage critical expertise to drive Everon’s reputation for customer service excellence in the region as an all-in-one security partner and provider for commercial organisations across industries including large area hospitals, sporting venues, national retailers, multi-use commercial buildings, and more. 

As General Manager, he will focus on the continued growth of the Great Lakes district by delivering comprehensive security, video, fire and life safety solutions with speed and efficiency for every customer.

Upholding service quality

Kyle’s leadership acumen and ability to foster a culture of collaboration will be essential to upholding service quality and reinforcing Everon’s vision for the customer experience we aim to deliver – not just in the Midwest region, but across the country,” said Kwame Williams, Sr. Vice President, Central Region for Everon. “We’re excited to welcome him into this role and are confident in the next-level service he’ll champion in the district.”

Kastner will be relocating to Illinois to help lead Everon’s newly expanded Addison office location at 2100 Corporate Drive in Addison.

Fast-growing market

With the new location opening under Kyle’s leadership, we’re proud to be further investing in a critical, fast-growing market with a new, capable leader and a larger office footprint to serve the Great Lakes region and Chicagoland market.”

This level of targeted investment is focused on strengthening our presence in the area while better supporting our existing and prospective customer base in the market,” continued Williams.

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