John StempeckNew York, NY February 09, 2017 – CIVIQ Smartscapes, the leading developer of intelligent, and ultra-connected smart communications infrastructure, applications and networks, announced today the appointment of John Stempeck to the board.

John is the founder of Avalon Associates, a firm focused on corporate strategy, providing a broad range of professional services, including business development, and merger and acquisition advisory services, for mid-cap private and public companies.

Previously, John spent ten years as Director at Braxton Associates (now Deloitte Consulting Services), Principal at EDS Management Consulting, advising CEO’s worldwide on strategies for growth and profitability. He also has operating experience as Vice President at Xerox Corporation, leading teams and implementing break-through technologies.

In his role as board member, John will bring extensive experience in corporate strategy and business development to CIVIQ’s future plans and direction. “Having a board member with John’s background and experience will provide tremendous benefit to CIVIQ at this stage of development” said Greg Baletsa, Operating Partner, JMC Capital Partners, owners of CIVIQ Smartscapes. “We look forward to John playing a critical role in the future growth and strategy of the business.”

“CIVIQ represents a unique business opportunity in the burgeoning Smart City marketplace that will re-define the urban experience,” said John Stempeck. “I am honored to join the board that already includes industry pioneers Sandra Baer and Hardik Bhatt.”

For information about CIVIQ Smartscapes, their products and services and ongoing work, visit www.CIVIQSmartscapes.com.
About CIVIQ Smartscapes
CIVIQ Smartscapes is the leading developer of street-level citizen engagement networks, deploying customized solutions that offer Wi-Fi connectivity, enhanced public information and services and sensor technology to cities. Our products and services create “smartscapes” – through innovative communications structures that provide cities with intelligent urban infrastructure. Through our development of innovative technology and strategic relationships with industry leaders, CIVIQ Smartscapes delivers turnkey networked solutions to cities with a range of beneficial services that generate city revenue, enhance communication and public services, and support urban efficiency.
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