“We are thrilled to have both new and returning members of staff join our team during this time of unprecedented growth,” said Valerie Currin, President & Managing Director, Boon Edam. “These new appointees all exhibit skills and talent that support the Boon Edam mission of helping our clients feel welcome and secure. I look forward to working alongside some of them directly at our new headquarters in downtown Raleigh.”

Mark Perkins rejoins Boon Edam USA as Vice President of Strategic Markets Development. Perkins previously served as the Vice President of Enterprise Sales and was instrumental in the rapid worldwide growth of Boon Edam’s security products. With more than ten years of experience at Boon Edam and more than 25 years of experience in the security industry, Boon Edam warmly welcomes Perkins back to the team. 

Derek Nilsen also rejoins Boon Edam USA as Director of Marketing. Nilsen’s history with Boon Edam began in 1991 when he was hired as the first National Sales Manager for the company. After being promoted to Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Nilsen spent 10 years with Boon Edam and returns to the team with over 20 years of experience in the security industry. 

Patrick Godfrey serves as a Service Sales & Regional Sales Manager. Godfrey joined the Boon Edam team earlier this year, bringing with him more than 10 years of field service experience and more than seven years’ experience serving the United States as a Marine Corps Sergeant. Godfrey has a Bachelor of Science degree from East Carolina University.

Several other appointments at the firm include, Andrew White serves as a Human Resources Generalist; Codi Nethercutt serves as a Finance Representative; Derek Ihnen serves as a Junior Contracts Administrator; Amanda Jacobs serves as the Sales Support Administrator for the inside and outside sales team(s); And, finally, Neil Grice and Jacob Welton both appointed to serve as Inside Sales Representatives.