RapidFire Safety & Security Appoints Mike Shirley to New VP of Security Services Role

RapidFire Safety & Security has appointed Mike Shirley as vice president of security services, a newly created role, the company said in a November 13 announcement covered by Securityinfowatch. Shirley will lead the company's security services sales strategy and support expansion of its security business.

Mike Shirley's Sales Mandate at RapidFire

Shirley brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in the electronic security and technology industries. His responsibilities include overseeing security services sales management, supporting strategic growth initiatives and helping deliver consistent security solutions across the organization. His background spans commercial security, video surveillance, access control, managed services, integrated technology solutions and multi-branch operations.

Most recently, Shirley served as chief sales officer of HomePro Technologies, where he led multi-market sales organizations, expanded business channels and developed strategies focused on revenue growth and operational efficiency. He has also held senior executive positions with Interface Security Systems, My Alarm Center and Smith Alarm, and his experience includes developing recurring revenue programs and building sales teams.

"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," Shirley said. "RapidFire has built a tremendous foundation, and I see significant opportunities to expand our security services business."

RapidFire founder and CEO Mike McLeod said the position is intended to strengthen the company's security services sales operations and expand opportunities within its existing customer base. "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," McLeod said.

RapidFire's Leadership and Partnership Record

RapidFire was founded in 2022 by Mike McLeod and Colin Harrold in partnership with Concentric Equity Partners, according to akta.pro company records. The same records list McLeod as CEO and founder, Colin Harrold as co-founder and board advisor, Brian Modglin as chief operating officer and Ken Obermeyer as chief financial officer. The records also show RapidFire holds Genetec Elite Partner status and offers Genetec AutoVu Cloudrunner license plate recognition technology within its video surveillance line.

Earlier Leadership and Acquisition Moves

RapidFire promoted Chris Nielsen to chief people officer in August 2026, expanding his leadership responsibilities over people strategy including leadership development, team member experience and company culture, Securityinfowatch reported. In October 2026, the company acquired Access Systems Inc., an El Dorado Hills, California-based provider of integrated security solutions, according to Securityinfowatch.

RapidFire's own site is at rapidfiress.com.