Winsted Appoints Industry Veteran Quint Andrae as Senior Vertical Market Manager for Public Safety

EAGAN, Minn. — June 3, 2025 — Winsted, the global leader in modular control room technical furniture solutions, today announced the appointment of Quint Andrae as Sr. Vertical Market Manager – Public Safety. This strategic new role underscores Winsted’s deepening commitment to the public safety sector and its growing portfolio of control room solutions designed for 24/7 mission-critical operations.

A seasoned industry professional, Andrae brings more than 30 years of experience from Watson Consoles, where he held leadership roles in enterprise solutions, sales, and product design. Throughout his career, he has driven innovation through product development, customer engagement, and go-to-market strategy. His deep expertise in console design, operator-centric control room planning, and public safety operations uniquely positions him to support Winsted’s strategic growth in this vital sector.

“Bringing Quint onboard reflects our ongoing investment in public safety,” said Tracy Crocker, CEO of Winsted. “His knowledge of dispatch center workflows, ergonomic design, and how technology supports fast, informed decisions will play a crucial role as we introduce new offerings tailored specifically for this market.”

As Sr. Vertical Market Manager – Public Safety, Andrae will focus on building relationships with PSAPs, 911 Centers, RTCC (Real-Time Crime Centers), and public safety agencies, ensuring Winsted’s operator-centric approach is aligned with the evolving demands of emergency response teams. He will also lead outreach efforts to specifiers, operators, and systems integrators, with a focus on delivering thoughtfully designed environments that enhance operator productivity, support ergonomic health and wellness, and streamline technology integration.

The announcement comes as Winsted prepares to debut a new product line at NENA 2025 in Long Beach, CA, June 23-24, 2025 – designed exclusively for public safety control rooms.

“I’ve dedicated my career to helping organizations design control rooms that support peak performance,” said Andrae. “Winsted is taking that commitment even further, investing in the people, the solutions, and the innovation needed to make public safety operations smarter and more productive.”