“This leadership model gives Zeus exactly what it needs for the future,” Elkins said. “Mike will be fully focused on leading and scaling the business every day, while I focus on the long-term forces shaping our industry, strategic acquisitions, emerging technologies, evolving customer expectations and the opportunities that will create value over the next decade.”

Since its founding in 2022, and on the heels of its acquisition of SEi last month, Zeus has grown revenue more than fourfold. Today, the company serves customers throughout the United States and Canada through a growing network of fire protection, security and monitoring businesses.

“We believe Zeus has earned the right to become one of the largest and leading fire protection, security and life safety platforms in North America,” Elkins said. “As we looked ahead to our next phase of growth, we wanted to ensure we had the leadership depth, operating experience and succession planning necessary across the organization to continue building a category-leading business. This was a proactive decision, 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 him as our CEO. I look forward to supporting Mike and our leadership team while continuing to focus on the long-term opportunities that will create value for our customers, employees and shareholders.”

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, culture and customer focus.

The Zeus leadership team first connected with Cox approximately six months ago as part of its ongoing succession planning process. His experience scaling high-growth businesses, strong cultural alignment and shared long-term vision with Elkins, the board and Access Holdings made him the clear choice to lead Zeus through its next chapter.

“Zeus has built something truly special,” Cox said. “The company has an exceptional culture, a strong leadership team, outstanding operating businesses and a significant runway for growth. My focus is straightforward: build on the strong foundation already in place, continue investing in our people, proposition and customers, and help the organization scale while remaining true to the values that have driven its success. I am honored to join the Zeus team, to work closely with Scott in his role as executive chairman and with Access Holdings, and to lead Zeus through its next chapter of growth.”

Drawing on nearly four decades of industry experience, Elkins will work closely with Cox, the leadership team and Access Holdings to help shape Zeus’s long-term direction, advance strategic initiatives and support the company’s continued growth and long-term success.

“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, Access Holdings. “This announcement reflects the strength and maturity of the business and our commitment to thoughtful succession planning. Mike’s appointment brings exceptional operating leadership at a pivotal moment in Zeus’s journey, while Scott’s continued leadership as Executive Chairman ensures the company remains focused on long-term strategy and value creation. Together, this leadership model positions Zeus to continue scaling, investing and creating value for customers, employees and stakeholders.”

The transition does not alter Zeus Fire and Security’s strategy, operating model or cultural foundation. The company remains committed to its mission of protecting people, property and profits while continuing to execute its growth strategy through operational excellence, customer service, talent development and strategic acquisitions.

“We’re all uniquely focused on winning,” Elkins said. “We want to build the best business possible, and we do that with great people.”