Kelley Brings Extensive Industry Experience, Primes Organization for Growth
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – Intermatic LLC today announced the appointment of Chris Kelley as Vice President of Sales, a key addition that will strengthen the organization’s global sales strategy and customer experience, as well as drive growth in new markets and channels. Kelley brings a rich electrical and lighting industry background that includes extensive experience cultivating strategic partnerships and managing in-house brands.
Prior to joining Intermatic, Kelley served as Regional Vice President at Legrand, North America, where he oversaw business operations and revenue growth within Legrand’s building control systems division. Kelley also served as Director of Brand Management at Current Lighting, a leading manufacturer of sustainable smart lighting and lighting control solutions, where he led a variety of brand management and go-to-market initiatives. Kelley began his career at Hubbell Lighting, where he held multiple sales leadership roles, including managing strategic accounts and national partnerships within the commercial and industrial construction sectors.
“Chris brings a wealth of industry experience and a fresh perspective that will energize our sales team and strengthen our brand while helping us reach new growth targets,” says Jim Gross, Chief Executive Officer at Intermatic. “He’s eager to connect with our national and local partners, and I’m confident he’ll have an immediate positive impact on our organization.”
As Vice President of Sales, Kelley will oversee sales strategy, channel partnerships, national account management, and OEM partnerships across Intermatic’s global customer network. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Management from the University of South Carolina.
“It’s not often you get a chance to work with an established and successful brand with more than 130 years of history that’s still hungry to grow,” says Kelley, “We’ve got all the pieces in place to be a top-performing sales organization, and I’m excited to lead the team forward as we tap into new markets and growth opportunities.”
For more information, please visit Intermatic.com.
About Intermatic LLC
With a rich company history spanning more than 130 years, Intermatic has grown into a global energy management solutions company designing and manufacturing electrical and mechanical controls for general lighting, outdoor lighting, irrigation, water heating, HVAC/R, and pool & spa applications. Intermatic core values ensure quality products, technical expertise, and attentive service. The company provides solutions for facilities, municipalities, manufacturing, agriculture, commercial, residential and construction markets. For more information, please visit www.Intermatic.com.
About MPE Partners
MPE Partners (“MPE”) seeks to be the preferred partner for entrepreneur- and family-owned companies. Based in Cleveland, OH and Boston, MA, MPE invests in profitable, lower middle market companies with EBITDA between $8 million and $40 million. MPE has two primary target investment areas: high-value manufacturing and commercial & industrial services. For more information, please visit www.mpepartners.com.