Team Gunnebo
Chris Wheeler
Operations Director - Benicia, CA
I’ve been the VP of Operations here at Gunnebo Entrance Control Inc. since 2006. Previously I worked within Gunnebo’s Entrance Control division in the UK, beginning with Production Assembly and Logistics, all the way to running the Benicia Factory here in California. My working life has sent me to America, Canada, UK, France, and Italy, providing the opportunity to understand different cultures and market places. I have seen turnstile technology advance significantly since I began in 1997 and with connectivity available in today’s world, more innovation is on the horizon.
When I’m not making the world a safer place (Gunnebo’s mission statement), I love playing soccer and cycling. I’m husband to a wonderfully understanding wife, and an avid sports fan. The Bay Area teams may not be the best, but we do have our Warriors to fall back on!
Aaron Gould
Factory Technical Support - Benicia, CA
I joined the Gunnebo team in 2014, building turnstiles at the Benicia, CA warehouse. After a few years on the shop floor, I made the transition to technical support. I've come a long way since the beginning of my time here, and continue to grow in my technical expertise of the product. Can’t wait to see what will come next.
Alberto Andrade
Technical Support - Seattle, WA
I began my Gunnebo career working on the shop floor, assembling and testing turnstiles. 6 months later I was promoted to a field service engineer. My background as a traffic electrician helps me to provide support to our customers and understand the product. I understand the importance of good customer service, and I aim to provide the best technical support to our integrators and end-users.
Pierre Sandoval
Technical Support - Washington, D.C.
I have been working as a Gunnebo field technician since 2011. Based in the Washington, D.C. metro area, I travel throughout the Southeastern United States to provide support for a full scope of entrance control equipment. I love to travel, and my work with Gunnebo has brought me to many new places, both domestic and international. I will soon be providing support to our US Airport Division, in addition to our speed gates and other entrance control lines.
I'm a big animal lover, dogs in particular--though I do have room left in my heart for friends and family as well!
Marc Bender
Sales Director - NY, NY
I joined the security industry shortly after the tragic events of September 11th, 2001 as the adoption of security technologies in the commercial office building environment was expanding at a rapid rate. After three years of experience at a Manhattan based security systems integrator, I joined Gunnebo in 2004 as Regional Sales Manager for the Northeast US. In 2013, my role was expanded to Sales Director and now includes overall responsibilities for supporting and developing our Entrance Control Sales Team across the US. I experience an enormous amount of pride and satisfaction taking part in the successful design, installation, and delivery of our systems into the most iconic buildings and high profile real estate development projects across the country.
When I’m not doing my part to keep our valued customer sites safe and secure, I’m either cooking for my family, coaching youth soccer and basketball, cycling, or golfing (whenever the busy schedule of family life allows me to sneak in 18 holes).
Jamie Allard
Regional Sales Director - Mid-Atlantic & Southeast
I joined Gunnebo Entrance Control in 2006 to manage all sales and marketing related activity in the Mid Atlantic-Southeast Regions. Over the last 12 years, I've supported integrators, consultants, architects, and end users achieve their entrance control agenda. Based in Washington, DC, I have completed hundreds of projects across multiple markets such as government, Fortune 100, higher education, and mass transit, and the one thing consistent is our collective approach to safeguarding facilities and people. I enjoy supporting and delivering tangible products and services that are at the core of facility security and that make a difference day in and day out.
Outside of the workplace, you can find me chasing around my four kids, donating my time to coaching and charitable organizations and “wheeling” around the hockey rink still trying to live the dream.
Alicia Smith
Regional Sales Manager - Midwest
I joined Gunnebo Entrance Control in 2022 as the Midwest Regional Sales Manager. I have spent the past 10 years in commercial real estate sales, property management, access control and advance building technologies. I pride myself on providing an elevated level of customer service, building valuable partnerships and being out in the field face-to-face with my customers creating safer and more efficient workplaces.
Outside of my professional life, I am a proud wife and a dedicated, loving mother to 3 very active boys. During the nights and weekends, you will most likely find us on the baseball, football and hockey rinks cheering on our boys at their activities. As a family, we love spending time outdoors and following all Minnesota sports teams.
Doug Lenzo
Regional Sales Manager - San Francisco, CA
I joined Gunnebo Entrance Control in early 2016 as our Western US Sales Manager. Prior to coming on-board, I worked for a leading national door hardware company for 6 years, rounding out a decade of experience in the Security Industry. When not I'm not at trade shows or hosting ‘Lunch and Learns, I'm traveling to each major area of the great Western region to meet with customers and ensure their needs are met.
On the weekends my wife and I love to hike the surrounding SF mountains, taking in the beach, camping, or somehow enjoying the wonders of the great outdoors. We anxiously await the arrival of our first born later this year.
Chris Hofmockel
South Central Regional Sales Manager - San Antonio, TX
Based deep in the heart of Texas, I cover the South Central USA for Gunnebo Entrance Control. I have been in the security industry for over 15 years working with top-tier integrators on high-level security projects.
My experience includes security systems—including access control and fire alarm systems— and I enjoy helping others design design and implement systems for safer workplaces. I have years of technical training and sales estimating and pride myself on delivering the highest quality products and services to customers.
When I am not at work I enjoy spending time with my wife and sons. We are a soccer family, with all four of my sons having played. I’m a bit of a foodie and enjoy trying different culinary experiences. I enjoy cooking for the family, fishing, hiking, and being outdoors.
Operations
I’ve been the VP of Operations here at Gunnebo Entrance Control Inc. since 2006. Previously I worked within Gunnebo’s Entrance Control division in the UK, beginning with Production Assembly and Logistics, all the way to running the Benicia Factory here in California. My working life has sent me to America, Canada, UK, France, and Italy, providing the opportunity to understand different cultures and market places. I have seen turnstile technology advance significantly since I began in 1997 and with connectivity available in today’s world, more innovation is on the horizon.
When I’m not making the world a safer place (Gunnebo’s mission statement), I love playing soccer and cycling. I’m husband to a wonderfully understanding wife, and an avid sports fan. The Bay Area teams may not be the best, but we do have our Warriors to fall back on!Technical Support
![](https://www.gunneboentrancesecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Alberto_Andrade.jpg")
I began my Gunnebo career working on the shop floor, assembling and testing turnstiles. 6 months later I was promoted to a field service engineer. My background as a traffic electrician helps me to provide support to our customers and understand the product. I understand the importance of good customer service, and I aim to provide the best technical support to our integrators and end-users.
![](https://www.gunneboentrancesecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Pierre_Sandoval-1.jpg")
I have been working as a Gunnebo field technician since 2011. Based in the Washington, D.C. metro area, I travel throughout the Southeastern United States to provide support for a full scope of entrance control equipment. I love to travel, and my work with Gunnebo has brought me to many new places, both domestic and international. I will soon be providing support to our US Airport Division, in addition to our speed gates and other entrance control lines.
I'm a big animal lover, dogs in particular--though I do have room left in my heart for friends and family as well!
![](https://www.gunneboentrancesecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Aaron_Gould-1.jpg")
I joined the Gunnebo team in 2014, building turnstiles at the Benicia, CA warehouse. After a few years on the shop floor, I made the transition to technical support. I've come a long way since the beginning of my time here, and continue to grow in my technical expertise of the product. Can’t wait to see what will come next.
Sales
I joined the security industry shortly after the tragic events of September 11th, 2001 as the adoption of security technologies in the commercial office building environment was expanding at a rapid rate. After three years of experience at a Manhattan based security systems integrator, I joined Gunnebo in 2004 as Regional Sales Manager for the Northeast US. In 2013, my role was expanded to Sales Director and now includes overall responsibilities for supporting and developing our Entrance Control Sales Team across the US. I experience an enormous amount of pride and satisfaction taking part in the successful design, installation, and delivery of our systems into the most iconic buildings and high profile real estate development projects across the country.
When I’m not doing my part to keep our valued customer sites safe and secure, I’m either cooking for my family, coaching youth soccer and basketball, cycling, or golfing (whenever the busy schedule of family life allows me to sneak in 18 holes).
I joined Gunnebo Entrance Control in 2006 to manage all sales and marketing related activity in the Mid Atlantic-Southeast Regions. Over the last 12 years, I've supported integrators, consultants, architects, and end users achieve their entrance control agenda. Based in Washington, DC, I have completed hundreds of projects across multiple markets such as government, Fortune 100, higher education, and mass transit, and the one thing consistent is our collective approach to safeguarding facilities and people. I enjoy supporting and delivering tangible products and services that are at the core of facility security and that make a difference day in and day out.
Outside of the workplace, you can find me chasing around my four kids, donating my time to coaching and charitable organizations and “wheeling” around the hockey rink still trying to live the dream.
I joined Gunnebo Entrance Control in 2022 as the Midwest Regional Sales Manager. I have spent the past 10 years in commercial real estate sales, property management, access control and advance building technologies. I pride myself on providing an elevated level of customer service, building valuable partnerships and being out in the field face-to-face with my customers creating safer and more efficient workplaces.
Outside of my professional life, I am a proud wife and a dedicated, loving mother to 3 very active boys. During the nights and weekends, you will most likely find us on the baseball, football and hockey rinks cheering on our boys at their activities. As a family, we love spending time outdoors and following all Minnesota sports teams.
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I joined Gunnebo Entrance Control in early 2016 as our Western US Sales Manager. Prior to coming on-board, I worked for a leading national door hardware company for 6 years, rounding out a decade of experience in the Security Industry. When not I'm not at trade shows or hosting ‘Lunch and Learns, I'm traveling to each major area of the great Western region to meet with customers and ensure their needs are met.
On the weekends my wife and I love to hike the surrounding SF mountains, taking in the beach, camping, or somehow enjoying the wonders of the great outdoors. We anxiously await the arrival of our first born later this year.
Based deep in the heart of Texas, I cover the South Central USA for Gunnebo Entrance Control. I have been in the security industry for over 15 years working with top-tier integrators on high-level security projects.
My experience includes security systems—including access control and fire alarm systems— and I enjoy helping others design design and implement systems for safer workplaces. I have years of technical training and sales estimating and pride myself on delivering the highest quality products and services to customers.
When I am not at work I enjoy spending time with my wife and sons. We are a soccer family, with all four of my sons having played. I’m a bit of a foodie and enjoy trying different culinary experiences. I enjoy cooking for the family, fishing, hiking, and being outdoors.