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5 Security Industry Greats Join SSI Hall of Fame

Pat Comunale

Current Status: President – Global Security Solutions for Tri-Ed Distribution

More than 25 years of leadership and expertise building businesses and relationships in security manufacturing and distribution
In 2005, was part of the management team that acquired Tri-Ed from Tyco
As COO, led Tri-Ed Distribution to double-digit growth, with multiple regional distributor acquisitions and opening of 20+ new locations
Took over role of president and COO when Tri-Ed merged with Northern Video Systems in 2010, ascending to CEO two years later
In 2014, after Tri-Ed was acquired by Anixter, he was elevated to president of Global Security Solutions
Long an active supporter of industry associations, he presently sits on the Security Industry Association (SIA) Board

For a more in depth look at Communale’s contributions to the electronic security industry, click here.