A fire and life safety company.
For overachievers.
Fire and life safety is our passion. It’s all we think about. We leverage our hard-earned expertise to give people peace of mind, confidence, and more time to pursue their core businesses.
Our approach is distinctly positive. We don’t deal in fear. On the contrary, we celebrate the peace of mind that comes with feeling prepared, safe, and completely secure.
Our Mission
When you’re passionate about something, it shows. It drives you to action. And ultimately, it affects the lives of others. That’s why we’re always working to provide a meaningful impact to as many lives as possible.
The CertaSite Story
Jeff Wyatt had a vision for what he wanted in a fire protection and life safety company. The man had been in the industry almost 30 years. He believed it was time for fresh thinking in the world of fire and life safety. So, in 2018, his vision became a reality, and a new kind of fire protection and life safety company was born: CertaSite.
At CertaSite, we see possibilities others don’t. We are building relationships and partnerships others won’t. And we offer competencies others can’t. All because we’re ever fascinated with helping our partners stay prepared, positive, and profitable.
Today, CertaSite is the premiere fire protection and life safety company. We exist to keep people and property safe all while disrupting the industry in ways no company comes close to.
Our History
2018
April
Jeff Wyatt hired as CEO of a yet-to-be-named fire and life safety company.
June
County Fire Protection, with offices in OH (Columbus, Kent, Toledo) and PA (Rimersburg), is acquired.
July
Company expands Midwest footprint by acquiring Approved Protection Systems in Kalamazoo, MI.
September
Field’s Fire Protection, located in Grand Rapids and Detroit, MI is acquired.
2019
February
The fire protection and life safety company continues expansion with the acquisition of Company One, located in Fulton, IL, and Bettendorf, IA.
March
The CertaSite brand is formed, and the company is named.
April
CertaSite continues building footprint in Michigan by acquiring Spears Fire & Safety, located in Ann Arbor and Jackson, Michigan.
May
CertaSite Academy, the company’s learning and development platform, is launched.
September
CertaSite acquires EPS, located in Detroit, MI.
2020
February
Another Ohio acquisition takes place. CertaSite acquires ABC Fire Extinguisher Co. in Youngstown, OH.
April
First Indiana acquisition occurs. CertaSite acquires Approved Safety & Security, Inc. located in South Bend, IN.
May
All acquired companies transition to be branded CertaSite.
July
CertaSite’s Pennsylvania footprint grows with acquisition of Advanced Fire Company in Greensburg, PA.
August
CertaSite’s charitable giving arm, CertaSite Serves, is formed and launched by collecting more than 7,500 lbs of food and essential items for local shelters and charities.
October
A new state! CertaSite lands in Wisconsin with acquisition of Starfire Extinguisher Co. in Franklin, WI
December
CertaSite acquires Great Lake Fire in Aplena, MI.
2021
April
CertaSite broadens Toledo, OH, reach by acquiring Marine Fire Sales & Service.
August
CertaSite acquires Premier Electronics in Clinton Township, MI, and Craynon Fire Protection in Dayton, OH.
October
CertaSite becomes a Knox Trusted Partner with The Knox Company, creator of the KnoxBox.
December
New headquarters in Indianapolis, IN, opens
2022
February
CertaSite plants roots in Kentucky by acquiring Teasley Fire Protection in Frankfort.
April
CertaSite enters a new market by acquiring Midwest Fire in White Pigeon, MI.
July
CertaSite expands Columbus, OH, footprint by acquiring Hamrick Fire Systems.
August
CertaSite acquires two new companies: the service side of Burnside Fire Protection in Cincinnati, OH, and Fire Loss Control out of Brunswick, OH.
October
CertaSite grows to 400 employees.
Our Reach
CertaSite is always looking for clients that value our unique approach to fire & life safety.
Our goal isn’t, necessarily, to be the biggest, but best at what we do.
Jeff is the guy with a vision. He founded CertaSite after working at Koorsen Fire and Security for 25 years, where he worked his way up the corporate ladder—from installation technician all the way to president of the company.
Jeff served in the United States Navy as an interior communications electrician and also holds certifications in electricity and electronics.
A 30-year veteran of the industry, Jeff has overseen the ongoing addition of locations to the CertaSite family since the company was formed in March 2019. Under his leadership, CertaSite now boasts a presence in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Kelly is the one who makes Jeff's vision happen. She works with across all facets of CertaSite to ensure we execute on our strategy and are delivering the CertaSite difference. Prior to joining CertaSite, she served asdirector of marketing and digital services, and later vice president of marketing, for Koorsen Fire and Security. In her role there, she developed and oversaw the strongest growth period in the company’s history.
Kelly earned her undergraduate degree from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, and her Master of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Brian digs in deep at the intersection of sales, operations, and finance by translating action into metrics, aligning resources, and ensuring we deliver on our financial commitments. Prior to joining Brian has served in executive financial roles across multiple sectors including financial services, insurance, biotech manufacturing, and energy. Most recently, Brian served as chief financial officer at Kinetrex Energy where he facilitated its successful sale to Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI).
Brian is a Certified Public Accountant, earned his Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Science from Purdue University.
Kevin excels in sales because he also excels in understanding his clients’ needs.His track record in sales leadership includes developing high-performing sales teams and leaders across the country with best in class sales processes, training and development. Prior to joining CertaSite, he was director of sales for Stericyle in Chicago. He has also represented Cintas in Little Rock, Arkansas, and Los Angeles, California.
Kevin graduated magna cum laude from Ohio University. He studied business and marketing at the Ohio College.
Bill’s passion for keeping people safe was first cultivated in the military. He served 15 years in the United States Navy, six years in the Kentucky Army National Guard,and three years in the Army Reserve. The majority of his military service was focused on fire safety and life protection.
Bill’s extensive experience in the fire and safety industry includes 25 years with Koorsen Fire and Security. With Koorsen, he worked in wide range of roles, including technician, sales representative,and district manager.
Becky is our whip-smart master of all things technology and integration. She is a seasoned professional coming toCertaSitefrom the American College of Sports Medicine where she served as director of technology. Previously, Becky spent 17 years as Spectrum Technology (Port-to-Port Consulting) where she skillfully worked her way up from technician, to project manager, to outsourced chief technology officer.
Becky is a graduate of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.
