RedZone Technologies, a provider of secure IT and managed services for regulated industries, has announced the appointment of Adam Goebel as Vice President of Sales and John Holland to its Board of Directors, a move aimed at strengthening the company’s leadership during its next growth phase.
These strategic additions support RedZone’s leadership team as the company advances its growth objectives, working in collaboration with the RedZone management team and private equity firm ParkerGale.
Adam Goebel brings a background in building sales organizations and transforming go-to-market strategies within the IT and cybersecurity sectors. In his new role as Vice President of Sales, he will be responsible for developing and implementing RedZone’s commercial strategy, establishing scalable sales operations, enhancing channel partnerships, and expanding client acquisition in key regulated verticals such as financial services, banking, healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics.
Goebel commented on his appointment, stating, “RedZone’s focus on combining technical depth with disciplined execution is what drew me here. Our team’s mission is clear—to bring measurable value to clients faster, with solutions that scale and perform. The culture here is built on accountability, innovation, and trust—the same qualities that define great customer partnerships.”John Holland, an industry veteran and former Chief Revenue Officer of Thrive, joins the Board with over 25 years of experience in scaling private equity-backed IT services platforms. He is recognized for his leadership in developing regional IT providers into nationally recognized platforms, and his experience will guide RedZone’s progression toward becoming a prominent leader in secure, technology-enabled managed services.
Holland expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “RedZone is building something truly special. The combination of a strong leadership team, a high-performing culture, and a clear commitment to innovation positions the company for exceptional growth. It’s exciting to join at a time when RedZone is redefining what secure, high-confidence IT services can deliver for clients.”Gary Simat, Chief Executive Officer of RedZone, underscored the significance of the new appointments. “Adam and John embody the leadership and discipline driving RedZone’s next chapter,” Simat said. “Adam brings energy, precision, and a proven ability to build elite sales organizations that execute with speed and accountability. John’s experience scaling some of the industry’s most respected IT service platforms adds invaluable perspective as we continue to grow. Our culture of innovation, engineering excellence, and client focus remains the foundation of our success—and together, we’re redefining what secure IT operations mean for regulated organizations.”Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, RedZone Technologies provides secure IT management, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions to regulated mid-market and enterprise clients. The company assists organizations in achieving continuous confidence in performance, compliance, and resilience across their technology environments through proactive, technology-enabled managed services. RedZone serves sectors including financial services, banking, healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics, offering end-to-end visibility, 24/7 protection, and measurable business outcomes.
ParkerGale, a private equity firm based in Chicago, invests in profitable, founder-owned software and technology-enabled services companies. The firm collaborates with management teams to develop businesses through strategic growth, operational excellence, and an emphasis on culture.
