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he full scope of Nationwide Marketing Group's "Drive to 1,000" custom
integration division came into view at InfoComm 2023, the commercial
audio/video conference that unfolded in Orlando last week. Ellipsys
Commercial Technology Group made a major splash by officially debuting and
welcoming its charter members and vendor partners into the group.
Ellipsys, which joins a CI network that includes Oasys Residential Technology
Group and Azione Unlimited, aims to fill a void in the commercial integrator
industry by providing emerging systems integrators with a way to grow their
businesses through education, networking, unmatched vendor programs, and
world-class business summits.
Earlier this year, Nationwide tapped industry veteran Chris Whitley to lead the
commercial initiative. Whitley, Nationwide's executive director of commercial
integration, brings more than 25 years of experience to the table, most of which
he has spent establishing and growing commercial integration buying groups.
"We are thrilled to have Chris on the team and leading the charge around
Ellipsys," said Nationwide Marketing Group COO Dean Sottile. "His diverse
background and previous work experience leading buying groups make him the
perfect fit for this new commercial initiative. He understands where the
opportunities exist in this industry and how to provide a clear action plan that he
will execute to the benefit of both integrators and vendors."
The week at InfoComm was a busy one for Whitley and Ellipsys. In addition to
introducing the industry to the new group, the team had several dozen meetings
with potential vendor partners and new members.
"InfoComm provided a great platform for us to launch Ellipsys and connect with
industry partners," Whitley said. "I am excited about the opportunity ahead of us
as we build an ecosystem that will enable our members to invest in the necessary
pillars for success: their people, their processes, and their partnerships. We exist
to provide members with a way to connect, collaborate, and transform their
businesses. That philosophy, coupled with the tremendous business and financial
services programs available through Nationwide, positions Ellipsys as one of the
most compelling offerings in the commercial space."
Please contact Chris Whitley at chris.whitley@nationwidegroup.org or visit
www.ellipsysgroup.org for more information on Ellipsys.
ELLIPSYS COMMERCIAL
TECHNOLOGY GROUP
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AT INFOCOMM 2023
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