OptConnect, a longtime leader in managed wireless services, today announced that Brian Gill, Senior National Sales Manager at OptConnect, has been named a Vending Pro to Know by Automatic Merchandiser. In his role, Gill continues to accelerate OptConnect’s growth across multiple verticals, with a keen focus on the vending space.
The eighth annual Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com Pros to Know Award recognizes vending, micro market and office coffee service industry professionals who are leading initiatives to help prepare their company, organization, and the industry for the significant challenges of today’s business climate.
“Brian stands out in the vending industry due to his profound vision for the connected future, deep understanding of the market needs and the technology needed to make a difference, and his ability to develop and connect deeply with other companies, customers, and vendors,” said Wayne Vandekraak, Chief Sales Officer at OptConnect. “Specifically, his relationships within our industry have made him a recognized professional within the vending space.”
With over 30 years of progressive career growth in executive-level positions in the vending, amusement and coin-op laundry industries, Gill is a high-energy business leader with deep industry (multi-generational) relationships and extensive success in various areas such as business development, sales, strategic planning, negotiation, implementation, and business plan achievement.
The mission of Automatic Merchandiser magazine and its online resource center VendingMarketWatch.com is to facilitate the success and growth of the vending space. The Pros to Know award highlights both individual and group achievements that promote industry innovation and future growth.
“While many segments of the industry – operators, suppliers, distributors, brokers and manufacturers – struggled in 2021 to regain footing during a make-or-break period of uncertainty, this year’s Pros to Know honorees took charge to deliver services and solutions in a time of need,” said AM and VMW editor Nick Montano.
To learn more about OptConnect, please visit https://www.optconnect.com/.
About Automatic Merchandiser & VendingMarketWatch
The mission of Automatic Merchandiser magazine and its online resource center VendingMarketWatch.com is to facilitate the success and growth of the vending, office coffee service (OCS), and micro market industry by taking a stand on industry issues and by providing actionable insight, future trending, and “hands-on” information regarding products, technology, industry and operations management.
About OptConnect
Established in 2009, OptConnect has rapidly emerged as a premier provider of IoT connectivity solutions, serving diverse sectors including ATMs, vending machines, smart safes, digital signage, security assets and irrigation systems. With the strategic acquisition of Premier Wireless Solutions (PWS) in 2021 and the recent add-on addition of M2MDataGlobal in 2024, OptConnect has solidified its global presence and commitment to delivering cutting-edge wireless connectivity solutions. Our mission remains focused on helping customers design, deploy, and manage their IoT initiatives.
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