RapidFire Safety & Security Appoints Industry Veteran Ken Obermeyer as Chief Financial Officer

RapidFire Safety & Security has announced the appointment of Ken Obermeyer as its new Chief Financial Officer, bringing more than 32 years of CFO experience in the security and life safety industry to the growing company. Obermeyer's extensive background includes serving as Chief Financial Officer of Interface Security Systems for 27 years from 1998 to 2025, where he provided strategic financial leadership for one of the industry's leading security and life safety companies. His appointment supports RapidFire's ambitious growth strategy and enhances the company's capabilities to support its expanding branch operations.

Prior to joining RapidFire, Obermeyer's career included serving as VP of Finance at Centennial Security Systems and as Controller of the Ohio-based security business that became the platform for Centennial Security Systems. This depth of experience positions him to contribute significantly to RapidFire's multi-regional Buy & Build strategy, which is driving the development of a world-class platform throughout the Midwest, Southwest and Western United States. The company offers the commercial sector comprehensive expertise in fire, life safety, and electronic security services through its growing network of operations.

Mike McLeod, CEO & Founder of RapidFire Safety & Security, expressed enthusiasm about the appointment, noting his previous working relationship with Obermeyer. After spending 18 years working together executing a successful growth strategy that included more than 40 acquisitions, McLeod stated he is excited to be reunited with Obermeyer as the company moves into the next phase of its growth strategy. McLeod emphasized that Obermeyer's decision to join the RapidFire team speaks volumes about the company's vision and the team being built at the organization.

Adam Lucas of Concentric Equity Partners, which partners with RapidFire, added that Obermeyer's decades of experience building fire and life safety businesses and financial leadership will make him a valued member of the team as RapidFire continues to execute upon its strategic growth plans. Concentric Equity Partners is the direct investing arm of Financial Investments Corporation, a private asset management firm and family office with over $2 billion in investment commitments under management. For more information about Concentric Equity Partners, visit https://www.ficcep.com.

The appointment of an experienced financial leader like Obermeyer signals RapidFire's serious commitment to executing its growth strategy in the competitive security and life safety industry. With his background in managing financial operations through multiple acquisitions and expansion phases, Obermeyer brings critical expertise that could accelerate RapidFire's development as a regional powerhouse in commercial safety services. This move demonstrates how established industry veterans are recognizing the potential in emerging platforms like RapidFire, which is actively seeking entrepreneurs and owners in the fire, life safety, and security industries who want to extend their legacy and community impact. For additional details about RapidFire Safety & Security, visit https://www.rapidfiress.com.