Lock America International (LAI), a provider of locks and security components for self-storage and other industries, has hired Bo Bowditch to its sales team. He’ll be responsible for accounts in Canada and the western United States, according to a press release.

Bowditch has more than 30 years of experience in serving clients in the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) market for industries such as petroleum marketing, electronics-manufacturing service and vending.

“Bo will be an important member of our team as we continue to move into new markets and expand our product line in our current markets,” said CEO Frank Minnella.

For more than 30 years, LAI has developed and marketed locks and security products for the amusement, fuel-distribution, gaming, information-management and self-storage industries. The company is headquartered in Corona, Calif.