Leadership Team

Norm formed Stealth Monitoring in 2006 as a business that installs, services and monitors security cameras for commercial properties. Along with his sons, David and Rick, he developed proven processes and proprietary applications focusing on live surveillance and monitoring in real time.

Norm is a seasoned entrepreneur who has used common-sense business practices, along with world-class integrity and service, to grow a vision into several scalable, profitable businesses. Among his successes are Vision Equity, a Dallas-based equity firm; Ascendant Solutions, a service provider of telemarketing and fulfilment logistics services for e-commerce and direct marketing companies, including $500 million of Sears outsourced catalog business, which he took public in 1999; and Athletic Supply of Dallas, which grew to become the largest licensed direct marketing sports company in the U.S. and had the exclusive licenses for the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB Catalogs. Sports Illustrated published an article naming Norm Charney as one of the innovators of the licensed sports industry.

Norm earned a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University in Montreal, a Chartered Accounting Degree from the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and qualified as a Texas CPA in 1979.

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In 2003, Sidney founded UCIT Online as an innovative idea that has since developed into the largest and most experienced security video monitoring company in Canada. With over a decade of experience in the security/surveillance industry, he began his career working for Vidair AG, a German aerospace company specializing in onboard video surveillance systems. While working at Vidair, Sidney successfully launched the North American Sales and Marketing operations in Toronto, Canada (1999) as well as the Sales and Technical Support Centre in San Antonio, Texas (2001).

Sidney attended Bishop’s University in Lennoxville, Quebec where he received a BA in Criminology. He is originally from Basel, Switzerland and grew up in Toronto, Ontario.

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Rick has been responsible for growing revenue and profit since 2008 when the company employed 15 loyal members. Over the last decade, Rick has helped Stealth grow to over 450 employees. Understanding business fundamentals while focused on sales, marketing, and customer service has helped Rick remain a top producer. Rick has continued to build long-term relationships internally and externally, while educating the commercial real estate marketplace about the latest security technologies.

As a licensed Texas real estate broker, Rick received formal training from 2005-2008 at Marcus & Millichap, one of the leading investment sales companies in the country. Rick completed economics classes at Harvard University in 2001. He graduated with a double major in Finance-Real Estate and Legal Studies from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University in 2006. Minoring in telecommunications and participating in college athletics (hockey) for two seasons has motivated Rick to also find a part-time job as a statistician for the National Hockey League.

Rick epitomizes the “work hard, play hard” motto and constantly performs in his career while balancing his top priorities; specifically, his wife and twin boys.

Hugh plays a leading role in new business development and sales. Hugh has been instrumental in the company’s recent expansion, during which time the work force has grown exponentially. In addition, under his leadership, UCIT was recognized in both 2010 and 2011 as the 19th fastest growing company in Canada by Profit 100 magazine.

Hugh’s current position comes after 21 years of experience in law enforcement with the Toronto Police Service. Throughout his policing career, he managed several teams of officers in different departments focused on crime reduction, best business practices and risk management.

Hugh graduated from the Ontario Police College in the top quarter of his class and earned multiple awards and certifications during his time in the law enforcement field. In 2005, he was awarded the Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award for Canada by the Department of Justice in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, for his role in developing a community-based, youth-focused restorative justice program.

Mike is responsible for overall day-to-day operational performance, providing both leadership and direct strategic support to cross-functional departments, through customer service, strategic planning, technical support, vendor service relationships, project management, installation services, and sales guidance.

Prior to Stealth, Mike was VP of Finance Programs for AAFES where he supported the design, enhancement, implementation, and operations of the organization's financial systems. He held subsequent positions at The Exchange. There he managed concession telecommunications retail services offering Internet, TV, telephone, and cellular service generating annual net income of over $23M at Army and Air Force Installations throughout the United States, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

Mike earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Maryland, University College Europe.

As VP of Marketing, Blake is responsible for planning, leading and implementing Stealth’s global marketing strategy, branding, lead generation initiatives, sales operations, as well as all internal and external communications.

Prior to joining Stealth, Blake was the Director of Marketing for Telx where he played an instrumental role in organizational growth and lead generation. During his time at Telx, Blake was able to revamp Telx’s entire brand, content marketing and digital marketing strategy, resulting in a significant increase in web traffic and lead generation, which impacted total sales year over year. Telx was eventually acquired by Digital Realty, where Blake maintained his role and led the integration between both businesses from a marketing standpoint. Repeating the process he deployed at Telx, he was able to significantly impact web traffic and lead generation at Digital Realty as well.

Blake also served as the Associate Vice President of Marketing and Operations at vPromos, a cloud-based provider of card-linked loyalty and mobile engagement solutions. As one of the company’s first employees, he wore many hats and played a key role in operations, marketing, digital marketing, product and website development, and account management.

He received a bachelor’s degrees in marketing and corporate finance from the University of Mississippi and a Master of Business Administration from San Diego State University.

As Vice President of Sales and Business Development, Chris is responsible for leading Stealth’s field sales organization and business development.

Chris joined the company in 2012 and has played a critical role in recruiting, training, leading, and developing the sales organization. Chris has also led the development and optimization of the combined company’s sales processes, tools, CRM, and pricing strategy. Prior to joining Stealth, Chris was a VP of Sales for a large service business. Chris has also held several senior sales roles in companies like Canon and Tyco Healthcare.

Chris has a BBA in Business Administration from Brock University. He grew up just north of Toronto and enjoys the outdoors, golf & downhill skiing.

As Vice President of Sales for the Mobile Business, Kirk is responsible for Stealth’s field sales organization and the business development strategy for the Construction and related industries. Kirk is recognized for helping technology focused organizations reshape their go-to-market strategies and profitably grow by leveraging advancements in IOT and M2M, while helping his customers change how they manage their businesses.

Prior to joining Stealth Monitoring, Kirk held numerous roles in Fortune 500 and privately held companies alike. He brings to Stealth more than 12 years of Sales and Marketing Leadership, including roles of Vice President of Sales for Lindsay Corporation, National Sales Manager for Rain Bird Corporation and Construction Sales Manager for Schneider Electric. Kirk has twice envisioned and led the development of business intelligence tools resulting in improved customer acquisition rates, market share growth and market expansion / development processes.

Kirk earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. When not at work, Kirk is an avid DIY’er who enjoys off-road motorsports and almost anything involving tools or building.

As VP of Business Development, Mark works with the marketing, sales, operations and technology departments to create best-in-class materials, strategies and opportunities to streamline processes and grow the business.

Mark has twenty years of senior leadership experience, successfully executing business development and commercial strategy for start-ups and business expansions in Europe and North America. He is adept at building and developing global organizations in culturally complex, emerging markets through business/project planning and strategic negotiation.

Prior to joining Stealth, Mark was the Senior VP of Business Development for Netwatch Systems, US, an event based remote video monitoring company. In his role, he developed and oversaw a five-year strategy, opened new vertical markets and grew the US sales 30-35% year on year. He also held the position of CEO at Safetic Technology in Ireland and the UK and supported the launch of Safetic in the US, overseeing a staff of 200 and growing the customer base to more than 10,000. Additionally, Mark led and managed UN-supported projects in organizations in numerous countries in Africa and Eastern Europe.

Mark received his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from the University of Oregon and earned a Master’s in International Education Policy from Harvard University.

Mark has dual American and Italian nationality, lived in France, Ireland, as well as three countries in Africa. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis, skiing, hiking and spending time with his wife and three daughters.

Karolina joined Stealth Monitoring in the role of Director of Human Resources where she oversees a team of Human Resources professionals and Trainers in Canada, the US and the Philippines. Since joining in 2016 Karolina has seen the company grow from 180 employees to over 500. In her capacity as HR Director, Karolina is responsible for aligning the HR function with corporate strategy, recruitment and onboarding, standardization of policies and procedures, employee engagement, company culture, as well as training and development.

Karolina has almost 20 years of experience in Human Resources and has worked as a HR Professional in several industries, including manufacturing, service and IT. Throughout her career, she managed HR departments in fast-growing organizations across Canada and the US with an employee base of up to 700.

Karolina holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from McMaster University, where she graduated with honours. After graduating, Karolina received her Certification in Human Resources Management from Humber College and has also obtained her CHRL designation.