CIVIQ Smartscapes Announces New President Gerry Burns

NEW YORK, March 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CIVIQ Smartscapes, the industry leader in Smart Cities urban technology solutions, announced that Gerry Burns has joined the company as President effective February 20, 2017.

Gerry brings over 25 years of diverse expertise in operations, technology, finance and sales, and has a strong track record in leading teams to profitable growth. Prior to CIVIQ, Gerry served as the Executive Vice President and General Manager at Columbia Tech, a privately held contract manufacturer and engineering services provider. Previously Gerry has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Data2Logistics, a leading global service provider to Fortune 1000 companies, and was the CEO of USRobotics, an industry pioneer in digital telecommunications technology. Gerry was also an M&A&O™ Vice President for Platinum Equity, a private equity firm which closed over 130 acquisitions that represent $30 billion in aggregate annual revenue at the time of acquisition.

"I'm very excited to join CIVIQ at such a pivotal time," said Gerry Burns. "With the recent news about deployments in Chicago, Miami, Portland, San Antonio, London, Dallas and even more to come, many cities already appreciate the technology solutions CIVIQ brings to their communities. We want to continue to partner with the visionary leaders of municipalities, universities, and companies to provide solutions that meet their immediate needs and, at the same time, establish a foundation for providing evolved services and features. I've met the CIVIQ team and their passion is evident; I look forward to working with all of them."

"Gerry is an exceptional leader, with a solid track record in bringing together teams to drive results," said Greg Baletsa, Operating Partner, JMC Capital, the private equity owners of CIVIQ Smartscapes. "We are looking forward to the impact he will bring to CIVIQ during this time of accelerated growth."

For information about CIVIQ Smartscapes, their products and services and ongoing work, visit www.CIVIQSmartscapes.com.  

About CIVIQ Smartscapes

CIVIQ Smartscapes is the leading developer of street-level citizen engagement networks, deploying customized solutions that offer Wi-Fi connectivity, enhanced public information and services and sensor technology to cities. Our products and services create "smartscapes" – through innovative communications structures that provide cities with intelligent urban infrastructure. Through our development of innovative technology and strategic relationships with industry leaders, CIVIQ Smartscapes delivers turnkey networked solutions to cities with a range of beneficial services that generate city revenue, enhance communication and public services, and support urban efficiency.

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