Jewelers Mutual® Group, the insurer and business solutions provider dedicated to protecting jewelry and jewelry businesses for 110 years, announced it has been named to Deloitte’s Wisconsin 75™ for the fifth consecutive year. This recognition underscores the company’s consistent growth and positive impact on the state’s business community. More notably, Jewelers Mutual was awarded the Distinguished Performer Award for Innovation, acknowledging its commitment to providing meaningful technology solutions to the jewelry and insurance industries.

Deloitte’s annual Wisconsin 75 list recognizes and honors the largest privately held companies that demonstrate remarkable growth and success within the state. Inclusion in this list reflects not only financial performance but also the strategic foresight and determination that drive a company forward. Jewelers Mutual has consistently displayed these qualities, achieving milestones that have set it apart as an industry leader for the past 110 years.

The innovation award, a distinction of the Wisconsin 75, rewards Jewelers Mutual’s innovative approach and commitment to solving industry challenges, fostering creativity among its team members, and embracing cutting-edge technologies. The unique approach has enabled Jewelers Mutual to achieve sustained growth and deliver exceptional value to its customers year after year.

“At Jewelers Mutual, we believe that innovation is essential for growth and progress,” said Scott Murphy, President and Chief Executive Officer at Jewelers Mutual. “Being recognized on Deloitte’s Wisconsin 75 as well as a distinguished performer in innovation is a true honor. It validates our commitment to our customers and our continuous efforts to reimagine the role we play in our industry.”

Over the past several years, Jewelers Mutual has launched significant technology solutions for both jewelry businesses and jewelry consumers. Among the notable include the Zing® Marketplace technology ecosystem that empowers jewelers to streamline their day-to-day operations and the newly launched insurtech offering through the LUX Digital Vault®, a mobile app that assists consumers in protecting and managing their valuable jewelry.

“As we celebrate the achievements of these 75 enterprises, we are reminded of the driving force they represent in fueling economic growth and contributing to the vibrant tapestry of our state. Deloitte is proud to recognize the economic impact of these 75 private companies in Wisconsin — the Wisconsin 75. This year we will not only celebrate the individual successes of each of these organizations, but also the collective impact of private companies in powering Wisconsin’s economy,” said P.J. DiStefano, Wisconsin managing partner of Deloitte LLP.

With a customer-centric approach and a focus on driving industry-wide progress, Jewelers Mutual maintains its reputation as a trusted advisor for the jewelry industry and jewelry consumers alike. For more information about Jewelers Mutual, its services and commitment to innovation, visit www.jewelersmutual.com.

Cloud-based enterprise building security and managed services platform Verkada has partnered with service-based systems integrator Convergint, according to a joint announcement.

Driven by “a shared commitment to safety and customer service, paired with Convergint’s vast global footprint and Verkada’s best-in-class technology,” the partnership “will empower both organizations to serve a broader global customer base,” the announcement says.

“Convergint is focused on being our customers’ best service provider,” says Joe Young, vice president of partnerships and alliances for Convergint, in the joint announcement. “By enabling security incident reduction, improving response time, and optimizing threat management, Verkada’s cloud platform supports making the world safer for our customers and communities.

“We’re excited to work closely with Verkada to deliver these solutions to our global customers,” he says.

Verkada’s cloud-based building security and management platform has grown and evolved since the company was founded in 2016.

y cameras, door-based access control, environmental sensors, alarms, intercoms and workplace management.

“We have long admired Convergint and are delighted that today we can partner with their team to enhance safety in the communities we serve together,” says Filip Kaliszan, CEO of Verkada, in the joint announcement.

“They have created a strong, service-focused culture and consistently live up to their mission to be customers’ best service providers,” he says.

NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. is happy to introduce the addition of Tim Cahoon, National Training Manager, reporting to VP of Sales, Napco Fire & Security, Michael Venoit.
Ideal for extending Napco’s west coast training support, based in Phoenix, AZ, Cahoon, will be providing new product introductions and technical classes on Napco’s full range of residential and commercial solutions, in person and online, including award-winning Prima All-in-One Security/Connected Home/Automation Panel, as well as StarLink Max 5G Cell/IP Communicators, FireLink FACU with built-in StarLink comm. and Napco Access lines.

Tim comes to Napco with 20+ years of experience in the low voltage security and life safety industry, and proven expertise in sales & relationship management; coaching and developing sales teams for new business growth, in addition to one of distinguished US military service. For Napco’s dynamic training schedule visit and/or register at www.napcosecurity.com/seminars. Feel free to reach out to Tim at tcahoon@napcosecurity.com or cell 602-881-3008.

NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., Amityville, NY, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Pless, as the new Regional Sales Manager for Napco’s Southeast sales territory, including North & South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia, replacing David Sperber, who was recently promoted to Napco’s new National Accounts Director.
Jim joins Napco’s sales team, providing a wealth of security experience, in all aspects of the industry, working with several top manufacturers, dealers and central stations, and from executive sales to operations management. He will report to Michael Venoit, VP of Sales, Napco Fire & Security, who commented, “With Jim’s extensive background, in residential system sales in particular, he’s joining Napco at an ideal time to support dealers, with our new introductions of award-winning Prima All-in-One Security/Connected Home/Automation Self-Contained Solution, as well as StarLink Max 5G Cell/IP Communicators, FireLink FACU with built-in StarLink comm. and Napco Access lines.”

As Napco Southeast Regional Sales Manager, Pless, based in Georgia, will offer area dealers expert sales support, insights & new product introductions, with the goal of growing their business with Napco’s intrusion & commercial fire security solutions. Dealer/Integrators in NC, SC, GA, & VA, feel free to reach out to Jim at jpless@napcosecurity.com or cell 631-942-4017 or Michael Venoit, VP of Sales, Napco Fire Security mvenoit@napcosecurity.com. See all of Napco’s labor-saving products at GSX or ISC East Expos, or online at www.napcosecurity.com