Meet our Team
Introducing the team members that make all the magic happen behind the scenes to create a product that fits the design you have in mind
CRaig - Owner
With over 40 years of experience in the video security market Craig brings to the market a unique perspective on how the channel goes to market and solves their customers problems.
Known as an innovator and customer focused entrepreneur, Craig has helped several organizations gain industry exceeding growth in products and product development.
He has served as a vice president of engineering, led countless new product developments, and has worked through many transitions in technology in the video security space. Leveraging both cutting edge technologies and existing solutions, he maintains a keen customer focus.
Always looking to provide a cost effective, yet unique solution to problems has been his forte since he began his career.
Pioneering enterprise class IP video security, Craig maintains a constant communication with leaders in technology worldwide and has won awards in both Japan and the United Kingdom for his work with technology and the video security industry.
In 2006 he started Ardent-IPA out of the necessity to help integrator and manufacturers develop and produce custom solutions that might not be off the shelf. His work has been displayed in many high-profile solutions and in some of the most prestigious installations throughout the world.
MAtt - VP of operations
Matt brings to Ardent-IPA over 7 years of operational experience to Ardent-IPA. He has worked in manufacturing, distribution, and logistics, with an emphasis on making sure his teams’ output was 100% quality, on time and at or under cost.
Living in the central valley of California, a largely agricultural area that strives to stay ahead of technology for farming, many independent manufactures exist that are required in the work that Ardent-IPA brings to market. Matt has forged alliances with virtual all types of fabrication disciplines which in turn helps Ardent-IPA source independent contractors as need to get the job done. Be it precision sheet metal, machining, welding, powder coating, wet painting, mechanical design, or electrical design Matt manages these sources in a never-ending set of schedules and deliverables.
Matt is a business university graduate with a concentration in entrepreneurship. His post graduate work has proven to be a great asset to Ardent-IPA and the video security industry.
Pam - VP of HR, Accounting and Controller
Keeping a keen eye on employees, expenses, and procurement, Pam brings over 30 years of experience in all types of back office management. She has functioned in purchasing, receivables and payables, general ledger, as well as fleet and HR management.
Ardent-IPA runs a tight ship in process and performance due to her never ending attention to the details of running our business.