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Published on: 5/9/2001
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Richard Battle Tapped to Head Commercial Property DivisionKeyTrak - Press
KeyTrak, Inc. names new national sales manager
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ATLANTA -- (May 9, 2001) – Richard Battle, a former executive with Bell & Howell, has been tapped to lead the commercial facility management arm of Atlanta-based KeyTrak, Inc., the world's leading provider of computerized key control systems.The new division is aimed at introducing computer-based key and asset tracking systems to the commercial property, facility management, and fleet management markets.
Battle brings over 25 years experience in direct sales to commercial and retail establishments to his new role as National Sales Manager.Most recently, he served as Western Area Sales Manager for Bell & Howell's electronic publishing systems division in Austin, Tex.There he managed sales in 29 states and four Canadian provinces.Prior to joining Bell & Howell, Battle held positions with data communications provider Datatron Communication, and corporate office systems manufacturer, Burroughs Corporation.Additionally, Richard Battle has extensive experience speaking on and training both students and business executives in the art of selling.
"I am excited to join KeyTrak," said Battle."The need for a secure way to manage keys and assets in corporate office or manufacturing facilities becomes more apparent each day.Key and asset management are simply pieces of the smart organization's overall security profile.I look forward to educating the marketplace on the impact key control can have on their bottom line," he added.
A Texas native, Richard Battle also possesses an extensive background in community service including the Austin Jaycees, the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scouts of America, and the Texas State Guard.For more than 15 years he has served as a member of the John Ben Sheppard Public Leadership Forum where he has been active in the planning and promotion of programs designed to help young people build leadership skills.
About KeyTrak
KeyTrak, Inc. is the world's leading provider of key and asset tracking systems.KeyTrak systems can be found in a variety of industries including automotive, multifamily housing, government institutions, educational and medical facilities, and more.To date, over 7500 KeyTrak computerized key management systems have been installed throughout the world.KeyTrak systems control millions of keys and other assets each and every day in such diverse locations as the U.S. Embassy in Singapore, the Pentagon, the Federal Reserve, Columbia University, Federal Express, Securicor, Hendricks Automotive Group, Post Properties, and ITT/Sheraton.