Alpharetta, Georgia – Talitrix, the global leader in GPS wrist-wearable technology, is excited to announce its exclusive partnership with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office Georgia. This strategic collaboration aims to redefine electronic monitoring services by providing offenders with discreet and effective solutions that promote successful reintegration into society.

 

The primary objective of this partnership is to offer monitoring services that mitigate the stigma associated with traditional ankle monitors, thus facilitating a seamless transition for offenders back to regular life. By leveraging Talitrix’s cutting-edge technology, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office seeks to enhance rehabilitation efforts and reduce recidivism rates within the community.

 

“We are thrilled to embark on this transformative journey with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office,” said Justin Hawkins, CEO of Talitrix. “This partnership underscores our commitment to assisting in the mission of reducing recidivism and fostering positive outcomes. Through the integration of our comprehensive solution suite, including our cutting-edge wrist wearables, the Talitrix Score, and our robust case management platform, we are poised to make a meaningful difference within the community.”

 

Since its establishment in 2021, Talitrix has been at the forefront of transforming electronic monitoring services for inmates, pre-trial detainees, and parolees. With over 100 government agencies across the southeast utilizing Talitrix equipment, the company has emerged as the largest provider of electronic monitoring solutions in Georgia and the surrounding regions.

 

The Talitrix solution suite comprises supervision web-based software, mobile applications, and state-of-the- art wearable bands equipped with tamper-resistant features, real-time tracking, and biometric data capture capabilities. These innovative technologies not only enhance monitoring effectiveness but also contribute to reducing the negative stigma associated with electronic monitoring.

 

For more information about Talitrix and its industry-leading solutions, please visit talitrix.com.

About Talitrix

Talitrix is the global leader in GPS wrist wearable technology, dedicated to revolutionizing electronic monitoring services for law enforcement agencies, government entities, and rehabilitation facilities worldwide. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Talitrix has proudly partnered with local governments and law enforcement to deliver cutting-edge technology that transforms the electronic monitoring landscape.

About Pierce County Sheriff’s Office

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is committed to preserving the peace and safety of its citizens through professional law enforcement conducted in a respectful, polite manner. Upholding the constitution of the United States and of Georgia, the Sheriff’s Office aims to protect the lives, persons, property, health, and morals of the people. As the future unfolds, the Sheriff’s Office envisions growth in professionalism and training to adapt to changing times and the evolving needs of the community, ensuring continued prosecution of criminals and care for those in need while upholding the law and the constitution of the nation and state.

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Irene Lopez

Irene Lopez

Finance Manager

Irene Lopez is on the executive team and manages the finance and accounting operations. As a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a degree in Business Administration, she has extensive experience in all areas of business and financial accounting.
Irene Lopez is on the executive team and manages the finance and accounting operations. As a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a degree in Business Administration, she has extensive experience in all areas of business and financial accounting.
Ricky Myrick

Ricky Myrick

SVP, Business Development

Ricky Myrick joined the Talitrix Team in January 2021 where he serves as a member of the business development team. Prior to joining Talitrix, Myrick served as the Chief of Staff to the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), where, under the direction of the Commissioner of Corrections, he was responsible for daily oversight of the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC). The GDC has an annual operating budget of just over 1.2 billion dollars and employs approximately 12,000 staff. Approximately 52,000 offenders are incarcerated in the GDC’s 34 State Prisons, 13 Transitional Centers, seven Treatment Facilities, and seven Detention Centers. Myrick worked over 31-years with the GDC and served in many roles such as Assistant Commissioner of Facility Operations, Director of Investigations & Compliance, Chief Investigator, Group Supervisor with the US Marshals Service Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, Assistant Director Special Operations, DEA Task Force Agent, Criminal Investigator, Lieutenant, Sergeant, and Correctional Officer. Myrick holds a Master of Public Administration from Columbus State University and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Thomas University.
Hari Ambati

Hari Ambati

Chief Technology Officer

An Inventor and a strong Leader with Master’s in Business Administration, Hari has 27-year experience working with fortune 500 companies and various non-profits.
Previously, Hari worked as a CTO, at VirtueGroup & Sunsoft Solutions. In this role, he oversaw Strategy, M&A, Product management and marketing for Sunsoft and was Instrumental in building digital banking solutions for Investment Banking, Venture Capital & Finance by pioneering a patent pending BlockChain Technology that enables the PE & Hedge funds to be able to create equity baskets for value investing by leveraging the transfer price trade simulation methodology applied over the employee performance for companies in the equity basket. His constant pursuit of challenging the status-quo in any project he embarks on makes him the go-to person for all the clients and businesses he is engaged with.
Prior, Hari was IT Director at Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA). He successfully oversaw the transformation of legacy association into a strong customer centric omni-channel membership organization by transforming the association to a CRM Heavy & Cloud Centric IT operations and consolidated all the branch operations into one large centralized data center, network switching, MPLS, SDWAN, Phone Systems, VOD, Printing Services, Member movement/Heatmap Management, guest Wi-Fi, digital signage, BMS, HVAC and emergency response.
Before joining YMCA in 2010, Hari worked as Sr. Manager & Client Executive for the Largest Grocery Chain in USA, where he worked with several applications in Retail POS, Forecasting, CAO, Customer Loyalty, Rules Based Pricing Engine, Warehouse Consolidation, POS Migration in Large Format Stores.
Todd Buzek

Todd M. Buzek

Chief Strategy Officer

Todd was named Chief Revenue Officer of Talitrix in June 2022. Prior to officially joining full time, he was a consultant to Talitrix via the professional services consulting firm Strategic Growth Concepts Inc. As SGC’s President, the firm has spent the past 19 years as consultants and strategists for several international Am Law 100 law firms concentrating in insurance, construction, and environmental litigation. Prior to SGC he was Vice President for Harbor Consulting in Washington DC and spent 10 years in Regional, District and Gov’t management roles for AT&T Wireless. Buzek holds a bachelor’s degree in telecommunications from Kent State University.
Todd Kieffer

Todd Kieffer

Chief Operating Officer

Todd Kieffer has over thirty years of leadership experience with a focus on delivering exceptional client services at companies such as Pitney Bowes, Ricoh Americas Corporation, Rubicon Global and Modicare. Todd built teams to service commercial clients, both mid-market and Fortune 500, and to local, state and federal government clients. Todd has specialized in managing through periods of rapid company growth, and his experience includes solutions for domestic and international organizations.
Todd earned his BBA from The University of Georgia and his MBA from The George Washington University.
Justin Hawkins

Justin Hawkins

Chief Executive Officer

Justin Hawkins is the CEO of Talitrix and serves on its board of directors.
Justin is responsible for driving overall strategy, and vision for Talitrix, the first to market wrist wearable in the electronic monitoring industry. Talitrix specializes in pioneering new technology in pre-trial, probation and case management in the criminal justice space.

Prior to joining Talitrix, Justin began his career as one of the youngest sales representatives at Intuitive Health serving on contracts with Johnson & Johnson, and Amgen. Subsequently, Justin founded Compass Neuro, one of Georgia’s first medical cannabis oil companies that led the passage of legalizing the production and sale of cannabis oil for children, veterans and all other Georgia patients.

Justin graduated Cum Laude earning a Political Science degree from Kennesaw State University.