AlarMax, a national distributor of security, fire, access control, surveillance and AV solutions, appointed Steve Teitelbaum as its fractional chief technology officer (CTO), effective January 2026. The move signals a major investment in digital transformation, artificial intelligence and scalable infrastructure as the company enters its next phase of growth. 

For Teitelbaum, the role represents both a professional milestone and a personal homecoming. The son of AlarMax Chairman Bill Teitelbaum, he grew up immersed in the security industry and witnessed firsthand the company’s evolution through market shifts, technological change and industry consolidation.

“AlarMax helped shape my understanding of what it means to build something that lasts,” Teitelbaum said. “From an early age, I saw the importance of relationships, trust and integrity in this business. Returning now, at a moment when technology can truly amplify those values, is incredibly meaningful to me. I’m excited to work alongside Scott and the entire team to build systems that empower our people and serve our customers better than ever.”

Teitelbaum brings more than 18 years of experience in cloud computing, AI and machine learning, enterprise architecture, and large-scale digital transformation. His leadership background includes senior roles at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Iron Mountain, Avnet and multiple high-growth technology ventures.

In his role as fractional CTO, Teitelbaum will oversee AlarMax’s enterprise technology strategy, including:

• AI-powered operational systems and automation
• Expansion and optimization of the company’s e-commerce platform
• Enterprise data protection and infrastructure modernization
• Internal systems accessibility and information integrity
• Development and execution of a long-term AI roadmap 

He will report directly to President Scott Shelander and work closely with executive leadership to align technology investments with business strategy. 

“Steve is a rare leader who combines deep technical mastery with a genuine understanding of our industry and our culture,” said Scott Shelander, president, AlarMax. “He understands where we’ve been, where we’re going and how to build the systems that get us there. His vision for AI, data integrity and scalable platforms will be critical as we continue to grow nationwide.” 

Bill Teitelbaum said, “I’ve watched Steve grow into an exceptional leader and innovator. Seeing him join forces with Scott to help guide the next era of this company is one of the proudest moments of my life. AlarMax has always been built on relationships and integrity, and Steve brings both — along with world-class technical expertise — to everything he does.”