Fortress Technologies announced that Kurt Krueger has been appointed Senior Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development.  In this new role, Krueger will focus on expanding Fortress’ market penetration, customer base, and product offerings.  In addition, he will develop new strategies to capitalize on the wide-range of growth opportunities available to the company in the government market.

“Kurt brings in-depth experience in leading start-up and established enterprise organizations, as well as a history of helping companies expand their presence in the federal market,” said Janet Kumpu, President, Fortress.  “Kurt will drive our strategic market initiatives, establish new avenues for organic growth, expand our portfolio of high quality partners, and continue to recruit top talent to the team to support our expansion.  We are excited to have Kurt join the Fortress team.”

Prior to joining Fortress, Krueger served as Vice President and General Manager of BT INS Federal, President and CEO of Midatlantic Strategic Consulting, Inc., and Sales Director of Enterasys Networks.  Krueger has also held numerous other leadership positions in the technology field with companies such as Nortel Networks, Bay Networks, and Bell Atlantic Network Integration.  He has over 20 years of network, security, and communications industry experience.

“Having extensive networking experience specifically focused on the public sector, I look forward to helping Fortress navigate this distinct market,” said Krueger.  “The backing of its investors, coupled with the high quality and motivated employee base, ensures that Fortress’ growth will continue.  This is a great opportunity for me.”