RapidFire Safety & Security has appointed 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. This strategic appointment supports RapidFire's ambitious growth strategy and enhances the company's capabilities to support expanding branch operations across multiple regions.
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 career also includes roles 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.
Mike McLeod, CEO and Founder of RapidFire Safety & Security, emphasized the significance of this appointment, noting his 18-year working history with Obermeyer. "After spending 18 years working with Ken executing a successful growth strategy together that included more than 40 acquisitions, I am very excited to be reunited with him as we move into the next phase of our growth strategy at RapidFire," McLeod stated. "This is a big deal for us, and the fact that Ken chose to join our team speaks volumes about our vision and the team we're building here."
The appointment signals RapidFire's commitment to strengthening its financial leadership during a period of strategic expansion. Adam Lucas of Concentric Equity Partners, which partners with RapidFire, commented on Obermeyer's qualifications, stating, "Ken'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."
This leadership change comes as RapidFire implements its multi-regional "Buy & Build" strategy aimed at developing a world-class platform throughout the Midwest, Southwest and Western United States. The company offers comprehensive expertise in fire, life safety, and electronic security services to the commercial sector and is led by a team of proven industry operators including visionary founder Mike McLeod and long-time colleague and co-founder Colin Harrold.
For more information about RapidFire Safety & Security, visit https://www.rapidfiress.com. Concentric Equity Partners, the private investment firm partnering with RapidFire, provides capital and strategic advisory to accelerate long-term value creation. Additional information about Concentric Equity Partners is available at https://www.ficcep.com.
