INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – CertaSite, a commercial fire protection and life safety company, announced the hiring of Joe Kitson as human resources director. Joe will be based in Indianapolis at the CertaSite headquarters.  

With extensive emphasis on high-performance culture, diversity, and superior workforce optimization, Joe brings a wealth of leadership and innovation to CertaSite. His ability to transform teams in cross-cultural and growing environments positions him to elevate CertaSite’s culture and development programs to the next level by be focusing on initiatives to create a mission-driven, values first experience.

Joe joins CertaSite from E&A Companies, where he served as the human resources director. While in that role, Joe led all aspects of human resources at both holding and portfolio companies, including strategy, talent management, organizational structuring, and cohesive work with the leadership team on a variety of tactics. Prior to E&A Companies, Joe served as the human resources manager at Advance Auto Parts, Mister Quik Home Services, and DEFENDERS.

Joe earned his undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University and his Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Illinois. He also is a certified Human Capital Strategist (HCS), allowing him to focus on integrated talent and performance management.

“Joe’s dynamic leadership and proven track record in human resources is exactly what will take CertaSite’s culture to the next level,” said Jeff Wyatt, CEO of CertaSite. “I’m excited he’s part of the CertaSite team and look forward to working together to ensure our associates have the most rewarding experience possible.”

CertaSite goes beyond compliance to provide the highest levels of customer service, responsiveness, building safety and code compliance to customers across the country. With a customer-focused approach, the company emphasizes partnerships and professionalism while providing customers a simplified and dependable solution to managing all of the fire protection and life safety systems.

About CertaSite 

CertaSite is a commercial fire protection and life safety company founded in 2018. We take a new approach to fire and life safety, going beyond compliance to give our clients an unmatched level of customer service and tech-based control over their fire and life safety systems. Our team of experts serves 16 locations. CertaSite is headquartered in Indianapolis. Visit www.certasitepro.com for more information.