- Zeus, the eighth-largest fire protection, security, and life safety company in the United States, announces planned leadership evolution to accelerate next phase of growth.
- Founder Scott R. Elkins is named Executive Chairman and member of the Board of Directors, providing strategic leadership, strategic acquisitions, and industry engagement.
- Mike Cox is appointed Chief Executive Officer, further deepening the leadership capacity, execution, and continued scaling of the business across North America.
PAOLI, PA – July 7, 2026 - Zeus Fire and Security ("Zeus"), a leading tech-enabled provider of mission-critical fire protection, security, and life safety solutions, today announced the appointment of Michael Cox as Chief Executive Officer. Scott R. Elkins, founder of Zeus and the company's Chief Executive Officer since its formation in partnership with Access Holdings in February 2022, has been appointed Executive Chairman and member of the Board of Directors.
The leadership transition is part of a long-planned succession process designed to strengthen leadership capacity, support continued growth, and position Zeus for its next chapter of scale and long-term value creation. Zeus is committed to building a highly differentiated and premier tech enabled, fully integrated, fire and security services business through continued investment in advanced technology solutions and in its team.
Since its founding in 2022, and on the heels of the recent acquisition of SEi last month, Zeus has grown revenues more than four times, becoming the eighth largest fire and safety business in the United States, having expanded across North America through a combination of strategic acquisitions, operational excellence, and a commitment to building a people-first culture. Today, Zeus serves customers across the United States and Canada through a growing network of market-leading fire protection, security, and monitoring businesses.
“We believe Zeus has now earned the right to become one of the largest and leading fire and safety platforms in the United States, and as we look ahead to the next phase of growth for Zeus, we wanted to ensure we had the long-term leadership, operating experience, and succession plan required to build a category leading business,” said Scott R. Elkins, Executive Chairman of Zeus. “This transition is a proactive step made from a position of strength. Mike is an exceptional leader with deep experience scaling complex organizations, and I could not be more excited to welcome Mike to Zeus and partner with him as we continue building on the incredible momentum our team has created since our launch.”
Cox brings significant experience leading and scaling multi-site service businesses and has a proven track record of driving operational excellence, building high-performing teams, and accelerating growth. Most recently, he helped lead a services business from approximately $300 million to more than $1 billion in revenue, demonstrating the leadership capabilities required to scale complex organizations while maintaining strong execution and culture.
“Zeus has built something truly special,” said Mike Cox, Chief Executive Officer of Zeus. “The company has an exceptional culture, a strong leadership team, outstanding operating businesses, and a significant runway for growth. My focus is simple: build on the strong foundation already in place, continue investing in our people and customers, and help the organization scale while staying true to the values that have driven its success. I am honored to join the Zeus team and partner with Scott and Access Holdings, and I am excited about the significant opportunities ahead.”
As Executive Chairman, Elkins remains actively involved in the business, focusing on strategic growth initiatives, industry relationships, acquisition strategy, and long-term value creation. He will continue working closely with Cox, the leadership team, and Access Holdings to support the company’s continued expansion.
“Scott has been the driving force behind building Zeus into one of the premier fire and security companies in the country,” said Kevin McAllister, Founder and Managing Partner of Access Holdings. “This announcement reflects the strength and maturity of the business and our commitment to planning for the future. Mike’s appointment adds meaningful leadership capacity and next-stage operating experience at a pivotal moment in Zeus’s journey. Together, Scott and Mike create a powerful partnership that positions Zeus to continue scaling, investing, and creating value for customers, employees, and stakeholders.”
Importantly, Zeus emphasized that the transition does not alter the company’s strategy, operating model, or cultural foundation. The company remains committed to its mission of protecting people, property and profit while continuing to execute its growth strategy through operational excellence, customer service, talent development, and strategic acquisitions.
About Zeus Fire and Security
Zeus Fire and Security was established in 2022 to build a national network of fire protection and security providers recognized for execution excellence across a variety of service lines and end markets. Zeus addresses customers' fire protection and security needs through a broad array of services from mission-critical fire system installation, testing, and inspection to physical security system installation and video monitoring. Zeus was established with the purpose of partnering with industry-leading fire and security operators who are seeking a collaborative growth partner dedicated to inspiring and accelerating the long-term growth of their businesses and team members.
Zeus operates Alert Alarm Hawaii, Bayside Fire and Security, SMG Security, PASS Security, Independent Alarm, Martin Systems, Absolute Security Group, Gallaher & Associates, SEi and national-account provider UAS.
For more information, please visit www.zeusfireandsecurity.com.
About Access Holdings
Access Holdings is a next-generation alternative asset manager providing investors with access to the lower middle market. Founded in 2013, Access Holdings has approximately $2.3 billion in assets under management. The firm implements its data-driven operating model - The Access Edge - to partner with lower middle market businesses in industries essential to economic growth and resilience.
For more information, please visit www.accessholdings.com.
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