PeopleNet Promotes Konezny to CEO

PeopleNet Communications’ said Monday that Chief Operating Officer Ron Konezny was promoted to chief executive officer, effective immediately.

Konezny has been with PeopleNet since its founding in 1994 and was COO and chief financial officer prior to his promotion.

Former CEO John Sarto will remain the company’s chairman. He said Konezny “has worked tirelessly through the years to make PeopleNet the leader in our industry. His passion, intellect, customer focus, and vision for the future will ensure success for years to come.”

PeopleNet’s parent company is private-equity firm Norwest Equity Partners.