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Don Joos
CEO ACRE
Don Joos is an experienced senior-level executive currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of ACRE, a global provider of networking and security solutions. He assumed this role in May 2022.12
Career History
Prior to joining ACRE, Don Joos held several notable positions:
- President & CEO at TPx Communications (July 2020 - November 2021)
- President & CEO at PGi (October 2018 - July 2020)
- President & CEO at ShoreTel (August 2013 - September 2017)
At ShoreTel, Joos led a strategic transformation of the business to a subscription-based SaaS model, resulting in a 90% stock appreciation and culminating in the company's sale.1
Experience and Expertise
Don Joos has spent most of his career in the technology sector, working with companies of various sizes, from startups to multi-billion-dollar corporations, in both public and private settings.2 His expertise lies in:
- Evolving business models to adapt to changing market conditions
- Transforming companies from premise-based to cloud-based solutions
- Driving strategic shifts in financials, product architecture, and go-to-market strategies
Education
Don Joos holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management from Springfield College, which he attended from 1988 to 1992.1
Role at ACRE
As CEO of ACRE, Joos is focused on:
- Evolving the company's business model
- Positioning ACRE for market opportunities
- Leveraging the company's global presence and scale
- Strengthening the ACRE brand
- Exploring both organic growth and acquisition opportunities2
Don Joos brings a wealth of experience in technology leadership and business transformation to his role at ACRE, making him well-positioned to guide the company through its next phase of growth in the security systems industry.3
