John Mackey of The Mackey Group discusses his business and its relationship to the Fire & Life Safety community The Burn

Today’s guest is an innovative, collaborative, and forward-thinking industry leader with extensive experience building vision and driving financial results for growth-oriented organizations in Fire Protection & Life Safety, John Mackey. 




Key Takeaways



John ’s BackgroundNavy Veteran, served in the Gulf WarGrandfathers were WWII vets, one a Navy PilotServed in Reserves for 5 years after active duty Used the GI Bill to attend CollegeWorked at a local lumber yard after schoolTransitioned into HRFound his way to Tyco, where passion for Fire Protection & Life Safety grew


From Manufacturing to UsersGot into the field, traveled with sales team and met his customersLeft Tyco and went to work for his largest customer, HillerTechnology was growing, used Tech to support growth


Started a Consulting CompanyRecognized that there are companies who don’t understand dynamics of acquiring businesses and what the customer expectsWanted to educate on how the market is structuredHelped with the integration processCreate an environment where they aren’t skipping a beat with the customer


The Mackey GroupMergers and AcquisitionsHelping clients understand Market DynamicsKeeps pulse on what’s going on in all aspects of Fire ProtectionBuild strategies for clients successHelping clients understand emerging technologies


NAFEDAttended Executive Retreat for NAFEDFocused on company owners and leaders


Preparing for Transition in the Fire and Life Safety Business Wrote blog about how to get better in this business. First focus is on Fire




About John

I am an innovative, collaborative, and forward-thinking industry leader with extensive experience building vision and driving financial results for growth-oriented organizations in Fire Protection & Life Safety. I have robust strategic, operational, and relationship...