Communications Engineering Corp. names Dlouhy CEO

CEDAR RAPIDS -- Matt Dlouhy has been promoted to chief executive officer at Communications Engineering Co., Jim Smith, CEC chairman announced on Monday, Jan. 30.

Dlouhy, formerly president of Communications Engineering Co., is a member of the Iowa Quality Center, InfoComm, the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, and the National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA).

In his new role as CEO, Dlouhy will be responsible for establishing company strategies and vision, and will continue to lead the senior management team in its focus on efficiency, continuous improvement, and quality customer service.

“Through the years, Matt has served in many different capacities within the company, and he has been successful at every challenge," Smith said. "His efforts have helped to double the size of CEC, increase the company's margins, and improve the level of service and attention given to our customers."

CEC, based in Hiawatha, is a leading systems integrator that specialize in audio/video, fire and security, healthcare communications, IT, and two-way communications.