Liberty-based KeyMark names Ed McQuiston CEO amid leadership shift

An Upstate automation technologies company has a new executive leader.

Liberty-based KeyMark LLC, an intelligent automation provider and value-added reseller, has announced the transition of founder and longtime CEO, Jim Wanner, away from his role as CEO to serve as chairman of the board, effective June 26, according to a news release. Wanner will continue to guide KeyMark’s long-term vision and strategic growth, with a particular focus on acquisition strategy and market expansion.

Ed McQuiston, former executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Hyland, will assume Wanner’s position as CEO of KeyMark, effective June 26, the release stated. Until that time, McQuiston is engaging with the KeyMark team, partners, and customers as CEO-designate, working closely with Jim to ensure a seamless transition, the release stated.

“As the founder of KeyMark, I couldn’t be more proud of what we have built alongside our customers and partners,” Wanner said in the release. “This transition marks a significant moment in our company’s journey, and I’m excited to help guide our future from the Chairman role. Most importantly, I am confident that the leadership of Ed McQuiston will carry KeyMark to even greater heights.”

McQuiston brings over 25 years of executive leadership experience in the content services and intelligent automation space. During his time at Hyland, McQuiston played a critical role in scaling the organization through global expansion, strategic acquisitions, and enterprise customer success — helping Hyland become one of the industry’s most respected names in content services and intelligent document processing, the release stated.

“I am excited to lead KeyMark into this next phase of explosive growth,” McQuiston said in the release. “We are at an inflection point in the technology landscape, where AI and automation are redefining how businesses operate. KeyMark’s depth of expertise and stellar reputation create an exceptional foundation from which to drive our future success.”

The leadership transition comes nearly 30 years after the foundation of KeyMark in 1996, capping three decades of success with a transformative new chapter that positions the organization for continued innovation and expansion, the release stated. During his tenure, Wanner transformed KeyMark from a regional document management reseller into a nationally recognized leader in intelligent automation.

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Wanner’s commitment to innovation and customer success has played a pivotal role in the company’s ability to help organizations across industries — including government, insurance, banking, health care, higher education, and commercial sectors — unlock the power of unstructured data through automation and AI.

McQuiston will now work to bring a renewed focus on innovation, customer value, and market leadership, positioning KeyMark to deliver even greater impact across its core markets, the release stated.

“Bringing in a CEO of Ed’s experience, vision, and talent is a game-changer for KeyMark,” Wanner said in the release. “His ability to scale teams, drive transformational change, and foster a strong, customer-focused culture is exactly what we need to capture the opportunities ahead. With Ed at the helm, our best days are truly ahead of us.”

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