Pinnacle Security Appoints Stuart Dean as Vice President of Corporate Communications

OREM, UT-( November 5, 2010) - Pinnacle Security, a leader in the residential and commercial security market, today announced the appointment of Stuart Dean as Vice President of Corporate Communications.

In this newly created position, Dean will be responsible for overseeing the company’s corporate communications strategies including the development of public relations initiatives, media relations, corporate advertising, social media campaigns, customer marketing programs and other key corporate initiatives. Dean will report to Chief Operating Officer Steve Hafen.

“We are pleased to make this key addition to the management team,” said Hafen. “In order to further support our growth, it was important to bring strong talent and presence to this position. Stuart’s experience and expertise in communications as well as his experience in the home security industry will be a significant asset as we advance Pinnacle’s industry leadership position even further.”

Dean brings with him over 20 years of executive level corporate communications, sales and marketing experience. Most recently, Dean served as the Director of Corporate Communications for APX Alarm where he was responsible for the company’s external and internal corporate communications programs. Previously, Dean also served as SVP of Sales for the Americas with PR Newswire in addition to providing public relations and marketing consulting services throughout his career.

“I am excited to join the Pinnacle Security management team. I have been impressed with Pinnacle’s growth and leadership in the residential security market,” said Dean. “They are clearly committed to increasing the overall satisfaction and value they provide to their growing customer base. I look forward to developing and advancing the company’s marketing and communications strategies.”

Dean received a B.A. degree in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations from Brigham Young University.