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

RapidFire Safety & Security 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 company. Obermeyer's appointment supports RapidFire's ambitious growth strategy and enhances its capabilities to support the company's ever-expanding branch operations. This strategic hire represents a significant step in strengthening the financial leadership of the organization as it pursues aggressive expansion plans.

Prior to joining RapidFire, Obermeyer served 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 extensive background also includes 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 uniquely to contribute to RapidFire's growth objectives.

Mike McLeod, CEO & Founder of RapidFire Safety & Security, expressed enthusiasm about the reunion with Obermeyer, stating that after spending 18 years working together executing a successful growth strategy that included more than 40 acquisitions, he is excited to be reunited as they move into the next phase of their growth strategy at RapidFire. McLeod emphasized that Obermeyer's decision to join the team speaks volumes about the company's vision and the team being built. Adam Lucas of Concentric Equity Partners 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. For more information about the company, visit https://www.rapidfiress.com.

The appointment comes at a critical time for RapidFire Safety & Security, which offers the commercial sector comprehensive expertise in fire, life safety, and electronic security services. The company's multi-regional Buy & Build strategy is driving the development of a world-class platform throughout the Midwest, Southwest and Western United States. With Concentric Equity Partners as an investment partner, the company continues to seek entrepreneurs and owners in the fire, life safety, and security industries who want to extend their legacy and community impact. More information about Concentric Equity Partners can be found at https://www.ficcep.com.