Ann Matheis is the Marketing Leader, Multi-Family at Allegion, PLC responsible for leading strategies to target and influence both commercial and residential end users through programs and communications to grow the Allegion multi-family business. Ann will focus on driving long term growth through the development of new market strategies while continuing to execute against the current product and sales strategy and roadmap. Ann will work with Schlage Control Smart Locks and cultivate their role in providing access control for all resident entrances and common areas within a multi-unit property.
Ann previously held the title Schlage Brand Director, driving brand strategy, positioning, and execution of the Schlage brand specifically in residential channels. Ann has led multi-faceted and integrated campaigns surrounding the launch of the Schlage Sense™ Smart Deadbolt, Schlage Connect™, the Keyless Era and several Schlage Strong campaigns. Ann also managed the Allegion brand launch and go to market strategy in 2013 as the brand was separating from Ingersoll Rand, leading Allegion to win a 2014 Transform Award for best corporate re-brand for a spinoff.
Ann joined Schlage in 2004 as the Residential Channel Marketing Manager, a role which later incorporated sales operations responsibilities. Ann’s broad experience in sales, marketing and communications, as well as her highly collaborative management style has allowed her to be the trusted voice of Allegion residential security brands. Prior to her role with Schlage, Ann held several marketing and sales positions within Armstrong World Industries, based in Lancaster, PA.
Additionally, she is very active in the local community and serves on the Allegion Community Relations Council, United Way Advisory Board of Hamilton County, and Hearts of Hope.
Ann is a graduate of Indiana University with a BS degree in Marketing and a minor in Psychology