SmartTire Signs Up New VP

SmarTire Systems Inc. has announced that it has recruited David Warkentin as its new vice president of sales and marketing.
Warkentin brings over 25 years of sales, sales management and marketing experience in emerging technology sectors to the tire pressure sensing company.
Since 1985, he has held positions with companies such as Glenayre Technologies and John Fluke Manufacturing, which were active in various technology markets including wireless telecommunications and electronic security.
Warkentin has also owned and managed companies in the dealer and distribution channels in the wireless telecommunications sector. Warkentin was responsible for sales at Silent Witness during its growth from $25 million to $58 million culminating in the acquisition of the company by Honeywell Video Systems. Most recently, he was vice president of sales and marketing for Intrinsyc Software International. Al Kozak, CEO of SmarTire, said, “David Warkentin brings extensive experience in wireless technology growth markets, and his entrepreneurial outlook is consistent with the vision for SmarTire. He will be a perfect fit as vice president of sales and marketing for our company.”