RapidFire Safety & Security Appoints Industry Veteran Ken Obermeyer as Chief Financial Officer
RapidFire Safety & Security has appointed Ken Obermeyer as its new CFO, bringing over three decades of financial leadership experience to support the company's ambitious growth strategy and expanding branch operations.
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 growing company. Obermeyer's extensive background positions him to support RapidFire's ambitious growth strategy and enhance capabilities for the company's expanding branch operations across multiple regions.
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 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, demonstrating deep industry knowledge and financial expertise.
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 the company moves into the next phase of its growth strategy. McLeod emphasized that Obermeyer's decision to join the team speaks volumes about RapidFire's vision and the team being built at the company.
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. The appointment signals RapidFire's commitment to strengthening its leadership team with proven industry professionals as it pursues its multi-regional expansion strategy throughout the Midwest, Southwest and Western United States.
RapidFire Safety & Security offers the commercial sector comprehensive expertise in fire, life safety, and electronic security services, operating under a "Buy & Build" strategy that focuses on developing a world-class platform through strategic partnerships and acquisitions. The company's leadership team includes proven industry operators including visionary founder Mike McLeod and long-time colleague and co-founder Colin Harrold, working in partnership with Concentric Equity Partners. For more information about the company's services and operations, visit https://www.rapidfiress.com.
Concentric Equity Partners, the private investment firm backing RapidFire's growth initiatives, provides capital and strategic advisory to accelerate long-term value creation for middle market companies. The firm operates as 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. Additional information about Concentric Equity Partners can be found at https://www.ficcep.com.