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 serves as the customer inside the walls of CertaSite. She is focused on our mission to make life safety and fire protection an easy and simplified experience by leveraging innovation, communications best practices, and critically listening to the voice of the customer. Prior to joining CertaSite, she served as director 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 is our numbers guy. He eats, lives, and breathes them. And we’re thankful for it as he manages our financial strategy and oversees all financial functions, corporate development, acquisitions, and integrations. Prior to joining the CertaSite team, he served as the vice president of finance with Equian. Brian’s prior experience also includes serving as the controller for KYB America, a subsidiary of KYB, a Japanese public company. Brian started his career at Deloitte where he was a senior manager in both the audit and M&A transaction service practice.

Brian earned both his Master of Business Administration and undergraduate degree from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.

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 to CertaSite from 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.  

Joe's past experience includes a rich background working alongside leadership teams in industries similar to ours. His many accomplishments include creating people-focused organizations through talent acquisition, learning and professional development programs and helping to place people were they want to be-helping them to thrive and grow in their own careers. Joe has a Master of Human Resources Management and Industrial Relations from the University of Illinois and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Western Michigan University. Joe is also accredited with the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and the Human Capital Strategist (HCS) and is an active member of the National Society for Human Resource Management. 

Joe's list of past employers includes E&A Companies, Advanced Auto Parts, Mister Quik Home Services and Defenders.