What happens when more than 50 years of local legacy meets the resources, technology, and scale of a growing national platform?
In this episode of the 3P’s Podcast, Scott Elkins sits down with SEi CEO Mike Meridith and President Matt Vellek at the Access Holdings Podcast Studio in Baltimore to discuss SEi’s next chapter as part of the Zeus Fire & Security network.
Mike and Matt share their perspectives on the decision to partner with Zeus, what the transition means for SEi’s employees and customers, and why preserving SEi’s culture, local identity, and commitment to customer service remains essential as the company grows.
The conversation also explores how new technology, data, and resources—including the Access Acceleration Center (A2C)—can help SEi operate more efficiently, better serve customers, expand into new markets, and accelerate both organic and acquisition-driven growth.
Scott, Mike, and Matt discuss:
- Why Zeus was the right partner for SEi
- Preserving more than 50 years of SEi history and legacy
- Creating new opportunities for employees
- Using better data and technology to support customers and growth
- The importance of shared values and cultural alignment
- How local businesses can benefit from being part of a larger network
- Why this partnership represents a starting line—not a finish line
Through it all, one message remains clear: SEi is not losing what made it successful. It is gaining new tools, resources, relationships, and opportunities to build on that foundation.
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