John Mackey - Subject matter expert

John Mackey: Your Go-To Resource for Fire Protection and Life Safety Expertise

As a veteran in the fire protection and life safety industry, John Mackey has built and led teams across all areas of the business. From Ansul/Tyco to The Hiller Companies, his contributions generated growth, improved performance, drove business, integrated state-of-the-art technology, increased operational efficiencies, and elevated customer experiences. He currently serves on the National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NAFED) board of directors and the Marketing Committee for the Fire Suppression Systems Association (FSSA). Through his experience, John has built valuable relationships with experts across the industry as well as trusted business professionals who can help you grow your business. Within The Mackey Group, he has a network ready to provide any service your company may need; from strategic planning to transition strategies, marketing and accounting, to digital strategies and technology.  

Leadership  

John has been a leader truly focused on the development and success of those he has worked with. He has also been committed to the sustainable, long-term success of the fire protection and life safety industry. He has a strong, positive outlook for our industry as we are faced with challenges around mergers & acquisitions, consolidation in the market, hiring, training and developing our next leaders, changing codes and standards, and the deployment of new technology. John has a fresh perspective on where FLS is headed.  As an ideal resource for anyone looking to improve their fire protection and life safety businesses, John is frequently sought after as a keynote speaker and panelist and has been a featured guest on a variety of podcasts. In his role as a thought leader in the industry, he has: 

• Provided strategic leadership to numerous CEOs and boards  

• Advised private equity, investment, and research firms  

• Served as a member of multiple industry boards and councils 

• Presented at industry association meetings 

• Published in several industry-focused magazines and websites and been interviewed for industry-related podcasts 

• Established policy-based governance systems for major players in the industry 

Take a look at a few of John’s appearances below.