ST. LOUIS – Fire, life safety and security industry-focused buy-and-build platform RapidFire Safety & Security recently named Mike Shirley as vice president of security services, a newly created role in the company.
With more than 30 years of leadership experience in the electronic security and technology industries, Shirley “will lead RapidFire’s security services sales strategy and help expand the company’s security business across its growing footprint,” according to the company announcement.
In this role, Shirley “will oversee security services sales management, support strategic growth initiatives and help deliver consistent, high-quality security solutions across the organization,” the announcement says. His experience includes commercial security, video surveillance, access control, managed services, integrated technology solutions, and multi-branch operations.
Throughout his career, Shirley has held senior executive positions with HomePro Technologies, Interface Security Systems, My Alarm Center and Smith Alarm. Most recently, he served as chief sales officer of HomePro Technologies, where he led multi-market sales organizations, expanded business channels and developed strategies to drive revenue growth and operational efficiency.
Why Did RapidFire Safety & Security Hire Mike Shirley?
Shirley “brings extensive experience building high-performing teams, developing recurring revenue programs, strengthening customer relationships and leading strategic growth initiatives,” according to the company announcement. “He is passionate about developing people and creating a culture of accountability and success.”
“I’m excited to join RapidFire at such an important stage in the company’s growth and to have the opportunity to work alongside a leadership team I know and respect,” says Shirley in the announcement. “RapidFire has built a tremendous foundation and I see significant opportunities to expand our security services business, strengthen our sales organization and deliver more value to our customers by leveraging the full range of services we offer. I look forward to working with our teams across the company to build on that success.”
“We’re delighted that Mike has chosen to join the RapidFire team and reunite with many former colleagues,” says RapidFire founder and CEO Mike McLeod in the company announcement. “This newly created role will strengthen our security services sales efforts, bring greater structure and accountability to our sales management, and drive cross-selling of services to our existing customer base.”
The appointment “reflects RapidFire’s continued investment in building consistent, scalable security services operations as the company expands,” according to the company announcement.
