Alpha Welcomes Industry Veteran John Connolly as Vice President of Systems Sales
In hiring John Connolly as Vice President of Systems Sales, Alpha leverages the strengths of a dynamic sales and strategic account leader to spearhead its growth across diverse markets, including broadcast, corporate, education, government, and more.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, February 5th, 2026 – Alpha Video, a nationwide leader in broadcast and audio video solution integration, has named John Connolly as Vice President of Systems Sales. Bringing more than 20 years of AV industry experience, John will lead Alpha’s Systems Sales team with a mission to build on the company’s existing strengths across broadcast, corporate, education, and government solutions.
In hiring John Connolly as Vice President of Systems Sales, Alpha brings on a proven sales and strategic account leader with deep experience delivering large-scale integration projects. Throughout his career, John has successfully led complex initiatives, including full broadcast facility builds, major system upgrades, and multi-phase relocations, working closely with engineering, operations, and executive stakeholders to ensure seamless transitions and long-term operational success. His hands-on experience guiding clients through technically demanding environments positions Alpha to further expand its impact in high-growth sectors.
“The breadth and scale of John Connolly’s achievements have established him as one of the most dynamic, capable figures in our industry, and we are excited to channel his energy, expertise and formidable array of talents to advance John’s career and fuel our continued growth,” says Kevin Groves, CEO of Alpha.
“We see tremendous opportunities in underserved markets, and John Connolly has both the track record and passion to expand our presence there,” adds Karen Kleindl, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Alpha. “He is an enthusiastic builder, an expert in evolving and scaling his clients’ capabilities, and a leader who knows how to inspire, cultivate and unite teams. Moreover, John possesses considerable technical knowledge, particularly in post-production, live production and broadcast – essential capabilities for clients who want to harness the power and potential of our end-to-end technology solutions.”
Prior to joining Alpha, John held the position of Vice President at Key Code Media, where he worked for more than 12 years, initially as Director of Sales. He began his career at Midwest Media Group, rising from Inside Sales to Director of Sales and Marketing.
“Alpha has an impressive track record in harnessing leading-edge technology to solve complex customer challenges, and I’m excited to be part of that effort,” says John. “I’m especially passionate about using technology to improve efficiency and broaden the capabilities of clients across multiple verticals, and that’s an area of strong alignment with Alpha as well. I also appreciate the flexibility I’ll have to manage and grow key accounts.”
John Connolly joined Alpha in January, 2026 and will support clients nationally from his office in the Chicago metro area.
