Mace Security International Welcomes Garnett R. Meador
SOLON, Ohio, March 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mace Security
International has named Garnett R. Meador as General Counsel
& Senior Vice President effective Tuesday, April 2. The addition of Meador is
another step to strengthen the Mace brand and worldwide presence.
He will be headquartered in the company's the corporate offices in
Ohio and report to President and
CEO John McCann.
"Garnett Meador was instrumental
in helping Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. reach its strategic
objectives and he will be influential in Mace Security
International's efforts to become the number one brand in personal
security, protection and safety. We are excited to add Garnett's
expertise to our management team as we continue the transformation
of the Mace brand," said McCann.
From 2006-2013, Meador was part of the Jo-Ann Stores,
Inc. team that implemented an aggressive strategic
plan, leading to impressive performance in many areas
and precipitating the private acquisition of Jo-Ann in
2011 by the private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners,
L.P. Jo-Ann was formerly traded on
the (NYSE: JAS) and is the largest retailer of fabrics and one
of the largest specialty retailers of crafts with nearly 800 stores
in 49 states.
Prior to Jo-Ann, Meador served as legal counsel and as a member
of the leadership team for several closely-held businesses,
including a software product and development business serving
Fortune 100 manufacturers and consumer products companies, and a
regional health care staffing business serving institutional
medical facilities throughout Ohio
and surrounding states.
Meador holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from
Case Western Reserve University and a
Juris Doctorate degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.
Meador is also a Board Member of the non-profit organization
"IPM," an international organization that works across borders of
faith, culture and economic circumstances with women and children
to create partnerships that build justice, peace and hope.
About Mace
Mace Security International, Inc. (OTC PINK: MACE) is a
manufacturer and provider of personal defense, safety, and
electronic security products to consumer and business market
segments under the highly recognized Mace® brand. Mace also owns
and operates a UL/ETL listed central station providing remote
monitoring services to the wholesale security trade. For more
information, go to www.mace.com or write to Mace Security
International, Inc., 29100 Aurora Road, Suite 100, Solon, Ohio 44139.
SOURCE Mace Security International, Inc.