Nurse Call Systems, 2-way Radio, CCTV Systems, MATV Systems and more - Commtronics

Founded in 1967, Comm-Tronics is an established communication and security systems supplier to the healthcare industry in the Baltimore and Washington DC corridor. Our customers consist primarily of acute care hospitals and medical centers, nursing homes, assisted-living communities, outpatient clinics, convalescent centers, physician offices, rehabilitation facilities and hospices. Our products and services are tailored to healthcare and our people are hired and trained for the unique needs and challenges in this industry.

Comm-Tronics’ offices in Glen Burnie, Maryland are centrally located within our customers geography so we can provide the best and fastest response to our clients. Comm-Tronics employs about 30 people in various capacities of sales, service, administrative and management. Due to the critical needs of our healthcare clients, more than half of Comm-Tronics’ employees are in the technical support and service department.

Comm-Tronics is independently owned and operated. Therefore, our portfolio of products and services is not restricted or dependent upon any single manufacturer or supplier. Over the years, a large measure of our success can be attributed to our ability to bring our customers the highest quality communication and security solutions regardless of brand or distribution strategy. Comm-Tronics is committed to providing our customers with the best in audio, video and wireless technologies to enhance the internal and external communications and security operations of their organizations.

A business is most successful when it is staffed with high quality, experienced and dedicated people. At Comm-Tronics, we are most proud of our people. We have many tenured employees that make their life’s career in our company. Our senior management team is talented, experienced and informed. Feel free to contact any of us if we can be of service.

Michael R. Crider
President/GM
mikec@comm-tronics.net

Michael has been with the company since 1973. Over his 30+ years at Comm-Tronics, Michael has worked in all of the departments and disciplines within the business including installations, bench repairs, field services, service management, sales, sales management and accounting. Back in 1995, Michael purchased controlling interest in Comm-Tronics from Jacqueline Laskey, one of the original founders of the company. Michael also serves as the general manager and Chairman of the Board.

Michael has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Baltimore and a Masters degree from the Johns Hopkins University. He has earned various technical certifications from Motorola, Mobotix, Corporate Dynamics and many others. He has accepted awards on behalf of Comm-Tronics from West-Com Nurse Call Systems, Motorola, Mobotix, Vicon Industries, the Department of Treasury and many other organizations.

Raymond P. Grannas
Vice President / Service
rayg@comm-tronics.net

Fresh out of technical school, Ray joined Comm-Tronics in 1987 as an installer and field service technician. Over the years, his dedication, knowledge, motivation and excellent work ethic have lead to promotions through several levels of company management. Ray’s personal and professional experiences at Comm-Tronics have provided him with the necessary groundwork to develop the finest technical support team in our territory. Respected by his customers, colleagues and employees, Ray is an example of the accomplishments and contributions an individual can achieve through hard work and perseverance.

Ray is a graduate of the RETS technical school in Baltimore with a concentration in electronics and microprocessors. He is an active member in the Maryland chapter of the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS). He has been awarded technical certifications from Vicon Industries, Motorola, Zettler Systems and others.

Dale H. Kelly
Vice President / Information Systems
dalek@comm-tronics.net

Dale joined the company back in 1990. He serves as our chief technical contact on all issues related to the selection, integration, installation, programming and training on all of the electronic and data products that the company represents. In addition to this, Dale also maintains the company’s internal computer, telephony, accounting and information systems. Though he usually works in the background supporting the sales and technical people, Dale has truly developed into our “secret weapon” at Comm-Tronics.

Dale served his country in the United States Air Force where he received numerous awards and certifications in computer and electronics technology. Later, he earned his Associate in Arts degree in Computer Electronics from Dundalk Community College. Dale is an active member of the IEEE Computer Society, the world’s leading professional association for the advancement of technology. Dale has also received licenses and certifications from various technical organizations including the National Association of Business and Educational Radio (NABER), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Motorola, Sage, Vicon Industries, Mobotix and the New Horizons computer training institute.

Tami Peterson-Jones
Director of Advertising
tamij@comm-tronics.net

Tami joined the company in 1994. Since that time, Tami has excelled in every professional challenge presented to her. From receptionist to parts clerk, from inventory manager to her current position as Director of Advertising, Tami has become one of the most valuable players (MVP) at Comm-Tronics because of her willingness to wear many hats on the job. Her broad and successful career with the company has led to a daily line of employees at her office door seeking information, advice and direction.

Tami holds a Bachelor in Arts in International Relations & French from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. She also did graduate studies in English History & Political Philosophy at North Dakota State University. Tami is very active in several community organizations including the North County Emergency Outreach Network, the Fouse Center and a local woman’s homeless shelter.

Gregory L. Palmer
Controller
gregp@comm-tronics.net

The newest member of our senior management team, Greg is responsible for all of the accounting functions of the company. With over 15 years of progressive accounting management and hands-on experience, Greg will serve the company in many areas including A/R, A/P, P&L, G/L and Human Resource Management.

Greg earned both his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and his Masters in Business Administration from the University of Missouri in Saint Louis , Missouri.