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She holds a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, an M.S. degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Greg Lernihan has over 30 years in the electronic security, fire alarm & life safety, and building management systems industry. Lernihan is a Co-Founder and Board Member of Convergint. Prior to starting Convergint, Lernihan was the Senior Vice President of Siemens Building Technologies Division for North America. During the span of his career, Lernihan has held positions in sales, general management, and executive management focused on integrated building management systems throughout the United States and Canada.

David Liebman serves as Convergint’s Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer. He is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in human resources, corporate law, government investigations, employment law, mergers and acquisitions, and global operations. David previously served as Chief Legal Officer and Global Head of Administration at Frank Recruitment Group, where he led legal and administrative functions across international markets. He also served as General Counsel at vRide, overseeing legal and compliance through its acquisition by Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Earlier in his career, David held roles as Assistant General Counsel at Bimbo Bakeries and as a Senior Associate in the M&A group at Cozen O’Connor. He graduated cum laude from Temple University’s James Beasley School of Law and Fox School of Business.

Ken Lochiatto has over 35 years of business experience, including 10 years as Chief Executive Officer of Convergint. Ken’s background includes 30 years of experience in the materials and systems integration businesses and 8 years in the gaming business. During the span of his career, Ken has held positions in sales, finance, and executive management with GE and WMS Gaming, having led global businesses in both companies. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an M.S.I.A. from Carnegie Mellon University.

Ted Nark joined KRG Capital in 2007 as a Managing Director and has over 30 years of business experience in mergers and acquisitions, business development, operations, sales, and marketing. Since 2007 Nark has served as a member of the Firm’s Investment Committee and as a lead Managing Director, Chairman, and a member of the Board of Directors for several of its portfolio companies. Nark was CEO and Chairman of Corporate Express Australia from 1998 to 2002. He served as CEO and Chairman of White Cap Construction Supply from 2002 to 2006. He currently sits on the Board of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Orange County, Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Metal Era Roofing and Inventus. Nark holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Washington State University.

Dan Moceri has over 40 years of experience in the electronic security, fire alarm & life safety, and building management systems industry. Moceri is a Co-Founder, Executive Chairman, and Board Member for Convergint. Prior to starting Convergint, Moceri was the President of the Building Technologies Security Division at Siemens, and he has held positions in marketing, engineering, and executive management, focused on integrated building management systems. Moceri holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) and a Master’s degree in Management from Northwestern University.

Julie Roehm, who serves as Convergint’s Chief Marketing Officer, is an innovative customer-centric experience, marketing, and B2B/B2C digital and operations transformation executive for public and private companies. She strategizes profitable corporate turnarounds with fast revenue growth by engaging potential/existing customers with stories supported by technology that positively reinvents the customer journey. Julie is known for her hyper-focus on the customer. She was recently named a “2023 Top 50 Marketer” award winner by ONCON ICON, for her global digital marketing achievements. Her BS in Environmental Engineering from Purdue University combined with an MBA in Marketing from The University of Chicago Booth fuels her metrics-driven, performance oriented business approach.

Board of Managers

Matt Cwiertnia is a Partner and Co-Head of the Ares Private Equity Group. He serves on the Ares Executive Management Committee. He additionally serves as a member of the Ares Private Equity Group’s Corporate Opportunities, Energy Opportunities, and Special Opportunities Investment Committees.

Prior to joining Ares in 2005, Mr. Cwiertnia worked in the Financial Sponsors Group at Credit Suisse First Boston, where he focused on providing advisory and financing services to financial sponsors and their portfolio companies. Previously, Mr. Cwiertnia was a member of the Investment Banking Department of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp. In addition, he worked at Jefferies & Co. Inc., where he focused on investment banking. Mr. Cwiertnia currently serves as a member of the Boards of Directors for the parent entities of Convergint Technologies, CoolSys, and Resource Label Group. Mr. Cwiertnia’s previous Boards of Directors experience includes Valet Living, LLC, and Insight Global LLC. Mr. Cwiertnia holds a B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of California Los Angeles in Business Economics and an M.B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles Anderson School of Management, where he graduated as a Carter Fellow.

Steve Carlson joined Harvest in 2010. Prior to joining Harvest, he was an Associate at DLJ Merchant Banking Partners and Brockway Moran & Partners, where he focused on leveraged buyout transactions. Previously, Steve was an Analyst in the Corporate and Leveraged Finance group at CIBC World Markets where he executed transactions for the firm’s private equity clients.

He has a B.S. from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

Steve serves on the Boards of Convergint, Galway Insurance, Integrity Marketing Group, Lazer Spot, OnPoint Group, Service Express, The Vincit Group, Yellowstone Landscape, and VetCor. He previously served on the Boards of FCX Performance, Packers Holdings, and TruckPro.

Usama is Partner at LGP, which he joined in 2003. Prior to LGP, Usama worked at Morgan Stanley in its investment banking division in New York. He currently serves on the board of directors of Clarivate, ECI Software Solutions, Insight Global, and the parent entity of Convergint.

He has previously served on the boards of Authentic Brands Group, CCC Information Services, CPA Global, Ellucian, Tank Holdings, and United States Infrastructure Corporation, among others. Usama graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics-Political Science.

Steve Fessler is a Partner at Harvest Partners, which he joined in 2013. Prior to Harvest, Steve was an Associate at CVCI, where he focused on leveraged buyout transactions in the business services sector. Previously, Steve was an analyst in the investment banking division of Jefferies & Co. where he executed mergers & acquisitions, debt financings, and restructuring transactions for public and private companies across multiple sectors.

Steve serves on the boards of Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery, Convergint, Service Express, and Yellowstone Landscape. He has a B.S. from the University of Kansas.

Dr. Kosecoff is a seasoned corporate executive and board member with special depth of knowledge in health services and technology. Kosecoff helped found and lead PE-backed companies, including Value Health Sciences and Protocare. She served as Executive Vice President of PacifiCare and was instrumental in its turnaround. Upon joining UnitedHealth, Dr. Kosecoff was appointed CEO of OptumRx with responsibility for United’s PBM, Specialty Pharmacy and Consumer Health Products.

In addition to her accomplishments as an entrepreneur, Dr. Kosecoff is a recognized expert in the areas of health services research, quality of care and technology assessment, and organization of the health care delivery system. Currently, Dr. Kosecoff is working in private equity to identify, select, mentor, and manage health services and IT companies.

She currently sits on the board of directors of these public companies: Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ: ALHC); Houlihan Lokey (NYSE: HLI); and TriNet Group, Inc. (NYSE: TNET) and has served as director at Alaris Medical Systems (NYSE: AMI); athenahealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATHN); Sealed Air (NYSE: STE); and STERIS, plc (NYSE: STE). Dr. Kosecoff holds a BA from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), an MS in Applied Mathematics from Brown University, and a doctorate from UCLA.

Jeff joined LGP as an Associate in 2013 and is a member of the Firm’s Investment Committee and Investment Management Committee. Previously, Jeff worked in private equity at Apollo Global Management in its Los Angeles office from 2009 to 2011 and in the Mergers & Acquisitions group of Morgan Stanley in its Los Angeles office from 2007 to 2009. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics/Economics, and he earned an M.B.A. with distinction from Harvard Business School.

Felicia Thornton has extensive executive experience in retail and services businesses, particularly in high-growth and transformative companies. Since February 2018, she has been the Vice-Chair of 99 Cents Only Stores, for which she was previously its Interim CEO, CFO, and Treasurer. She has also served as CEO for two large multi-billion dollar specialty retail and services companies.

Thornton has been a member of the boards of directors for a number of public and private companies, including Convergint, Nordstrom, Floor & Decor, CoolSys, AAC, and Knowledge Universe Education. She is a member of the Latino Corporate Directors Association and an NACD Fellow. She holds a B.S. in Economics from Santa Clara University and an M.B.A. from the University of Southern California.

Executive Leadership

Ann Fandozzi joined Convergint as Chief Executive Officer in February 2024. This is her fourth CEO role, having previously served as CEO for RB Global, Abra Auto Body & Glass, and vRide—leading these companies through unprecedented transformation and growth. Prior to these roles, Ann held senior leadership positions at Whirlpool, DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, and Lockheed Martin. She holds a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, an M.S. degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Juan Pablo Buriticá, who serves as Convergint’s Chief Technology Officer, is a seasoned product and engineering executive known for leveraging distributed teams to drive business growth and organizational performance. With a background in leading technology teams at organizations like Stripe, Splice, and RB Global, Juan Pablo has dedicated the last 15+ years to building and managing globally distributed engineering teams. Passionate about open-source software, he has founded several JavaScript communities, including one of Colombia’s largest Spanish-speaking JS collectives, and organized over 20 software engineering conferences.

Sean Flint has over 30 years of leadership and industry experience. He joined Convergint as Senior Vice President, Eastern Region in May of 2016. Sean served in leadership roles with Tyco/Simplex Grinnell from 1993 to 2010, where he rose to become Vice President of Western Operations. From 2010 to 2012, Sean served as the President of UTC Fire & Security, a $550 million fire safety and security integration business. His ability to lead teams and grow customer relationships is key to the continual growth of Convergint’s national and global customer relationships.

Kevin Geisner joined Convergint in 2024 as Chief Strategy Officer. He brings 25 years of corporate strategy and business growth experience, including CSO roles at RB Global and ABRA, as well as roles with Amazon, Microsoft, and McKinsey & Co. For the first decade of his career, Kevin was an engineer with General Electric and Lockheed Martin, working on radar and missile defense systems. Kevin has his Professional Engineer’s license, and holds M.S. degrees in Electrophysics and Engineering Management from Drexel University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Eric Jacobs joined Convergint in 2024 as its Chief Financial Officer. He formerly served as the CFO of RB Global and Wheels Up Experience Inc., where he played pivotal roles in strategic growth initiatives. Prior to his CFO roles, Jacobs held various senior positions at Cox Automotive, Inc. and Dealertrack Technologies, Inc. Before transitioning to business leadership roles, he practiced corporate law at O’Melveny & Myers LLP and worked as an audit manager at KPMG LLP. Eric holds a J.D. from Rutgers School of Law-Newark and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Rider University.

Chris McCurdy has more than 28 years in the IT consulting industry, specializing in information security and advisory Services. Prior to joining Convergint, he held leadership roles at several consulting firms—including IBM, Andersen, International Network Services, and Lucent Technologies—and he has extensive experience working with large global enterprises, as well as government clients around the world. Chris also served as a CIO at a retail automotive group, where he led an expansion of business operations via the use of technology and acquisition. He is currently the Senior Vice President of Global Accounts at Convergint.

Eric Yunag serves as EVP of Product and Services at Convergint, bringing more than 25 years of dedicated leadership experience in the security integration industry. He joined Convergint in 2016 through the acquisition of his company, where he served as CEO. Since that time, Eric has held leadership roles across key strategic areas including Mergers & Acquisitions, Marketing, Innovation, and Technology. In his current role, he is responsible for evaluating the impact of industry trends on customer requirements and developing strategic technology partnerships and comprehensive solution offerings. Throughout his career, Eric has demonstrated a proven ability to lead diverse functions within the industry, including operations, business development, and technology, contributing to both organizational growth and industry advancement.

Kevin Sheridan is Senior Vice President, Vertical Markets & Central Region at Convergint, where he leads strategic growth and industry-focused solutions across key sectors of the business. Since joining Convergint in 2017, Kevin has played a pivotal role in strengthening the organization’s leadership position across vertical markets, with particular depth in financial services. He has been instrumental in integrating acquisitions, scaling high-performing teams, and aligning operational execution with industry-specific customer needs. His leadership has helped elevate performance, consistency, and growth across Convergint’s vertical market strategy. Known for his innovative thinking and growth mindset, Kevin brings a strong focus on operational excellence, collaboration, and customer outcomes. He works closely with enterprise leadership and serves as a member of Convergint’s Central Division Leadership Team, helping guide strategy across some of the company’s most established and high-performing regions.

CSRD 2025

Each year, we pause our business operations across the globe to serve our communities. Convergint Social Responsibility Day is our company-wide day of giving, an annual tradition that unites more than 11,000 colleagues in acts of service, compassion, and connection.

What began as a single day in 2002 has grown into a worldwide movement. From revitalizing community spaces and repairing schools to enhancing security for local nonprofits, our colleagues contribute thousands of volunteer hours, strengthening communities and living our values in action.

Our Values & Beliefs are the foundation of everything we do.

They guide how we treat our customers, our colleagues, and our communities. Social Responsibility Day is one part of how we live those values, together.

How we lead.

Our work is rooted in a commitment to creating a safer, more inclusive, and more sustainable world—for our customers, partners, and communities. At Convergint, service is a daily responsibility, guided by clear Values and Beliefs that define how we lead, collaborate, and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Values & Beliefs

Social Responsibility

Government / Public Sector

Core Systems.

Access Control & Credentialing

Identity and role-based security aligned to HSPD-12, FIPS 201, PIV/CAC, and agency-specific requirements for assured federal compliance.

Enterprise Video Surveillance

High-definition CCTV surveillance and visibility across government campuses, agency buildings, public safety facilities, and citywide infrastructure.

Fire & Life Safety

Integrated fire detection, notification, and emergency communication systems designed for public facilities and government campuses.

Connected Security Layers.

Perimeter Detection

Fence-line analytics, radar, thermal imaging security systems, and intrusion systems built for high-security and public-sector environments.

Operational Communications

Mass notification, paging, and emergency alerting that support coordinated, cross-agency response and public safety.

Security Operations Centers

Centralized command environments that unify video, alarms, communications, and operational data for real-time situational awareness and decision-making.

Intelligent Analytics & Mobile Access.

AI Analytics for Risk Detection

Detect unauthorized access, perimeter breaches, suspicious activity, and abnormal patterns across complex public-sector environments using real-time situational awareness.

Mobile Credentials for Field Teams

Secure access for federal, state, and municipal workers, contractors, and first responders, simplifying deployment and identity management.

Operational Dashboards

Centralized visibility integrating security events, BMS data, network health, and compliance reporting into a single command view.

Specialized Application.

Federal Security Programs

Standardized solutions supporting federal regulations, global deployments, SCIF environments, and mission-critical operations.

Citywide Safety & Smart Infrastructure

Integrated public-space analytics, traffic and pedestrian monitoring, and connected municipal operations for enhanced citizen safety.

Justice & Corrections Technology

Secure control systems, audio/video recording, inmate management, and real-time surveillance for correctional environments.

Public sector organizations face increasing pressure to modernize security and life safety systems while navigating complex procurement requirements. Through our Sourcewell contract, Convergint helps government agencies, K-12 schools, and local municipalities move forward faster with a cooperative purchasing path that simplifies compliance, shortens timelines, and reduces administrative burden.

As an approved Sourcewell provider, Convergint enables agencies to bypass the traditional RFP process while maintaining transparency, best-value pricing, and regulatory alignment. Our public sector specialists combine Sourcewell procurement with deep industry expertise, end-to-end services, and local delivery, helping you plan, deploy, and sustain solutions with confidence.

Learn more about Sourcewell