APi Group is a market-leading business services provider of safety, specialty, and industrial services in over 200 locations worldwide. APi Group provides statutorily mandated services to a strong base of long-standing customers across industries, primarily in North America. We have a winning leadership culture driven by entrepreneurial business leaders to deliver innovative solutions for our customers.

Since 1926, APi Group has grown by acquisition to become the successful multi-billion-dollar company it is today. The secret? Our companies maintain their established and well-earned identity, reputation, brand, customer relationships, and culture. We employ a segmented operating model designed to improve speed and responsiveness to our customers across our businesses, empower local leadership to drive performance and execute key decisions, and foster cross-functional sharing of best practices. This structure promotes a business-owner mindset among our individual leaders and combines the personal attention of a small-to-medium sized company with the strength and support of an industry leader.

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Mark Frahm is vice president of global procurement for [APi Group](/org/api-group).  

Mark joined [APi Group](/org/api-group) in March 2022. In his newly created role as chief procurement officer, Mark is responsible for developing an enterprise procurement strategy and building a global procurement team that serves the [APi Group](/org/api-group) family of companies.

Driving business transformation and organizational change is where Mark has focused most of his career. Before joining [APi Group](/org/api-group), Mark was with AFGlobal Corporation. In his most recent role, he led a start-up division where he was responsible for transforming a manufacturing facility from producing oil and gas products to creating aerospace, industrial, and defense products. Prior to that, Mark spent more than 20 years in global supply chain and sourcing leadership roles. Mark began his career as an officer in the U.S. Army, rising to the rank of Major.

Mark has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, and a master’s in supply chain management from [Clarkson University](/org/clarkson-university). He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Master Black Belt, as well as an ISM Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.).

Mark takes pride in his community volunteering efforts, especially with veterans organizations. He and his wife recently relocated from Houston, TX, to Champlin, Minnesota, and have two sons and a daughter.



Mark Frahm

Kevin Krumm recently joined APi Group in September 2021 as ‪executive vice president and chief financial officer.

Kevin joined APi from Ecolab, Inc. where he most recently served as Corporate Treasurer and Senior Vice President of Global Business Services.  During his 17-year tenure there, he also held roles of increasing responsibility within Ecolab, including leading the Industrial segment finance team; leading regional finance teams in Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia and Latin America; and leading international integration efforts for a major acquisition.  He began his career in public accounting working for consulting firms PricewaterhouseCoopers, Arthur Andersen and Deloitte with a heavy emphasis on M&A/corporate finance.

Kevin brings well-rounded experience, expertise, cultural fit, and drive to the senior leadership team at APi.  His deep operating and public company finance background, including substantial international and integration experience, will be leveraged and instrumental in helping achieve margin expansion goals and growth in new geographies.

Kevin earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa and his master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Kevin Krumm

Steve Arsenault joined [APi Group](/org/api-group) in March of 2022 as chief information officer (CIO).

As CIO, Steve ensures that technology supports [APi Group](/org/api-group)’s growth and business strategy. Steve’s significant experience in IT leadership and systems, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestiture, will facilitate [APi Group](/org/api-group) and its operating companies to improve on current capabilities and bring new digital capabilities. In addition, Steve’s international perspective will be invaluable as the [APi Group](/org/api-group) family of companies grows. He has developed and led high-performing teams in more than 100 countries and has deep experience integrating large and small acquisitions.

Before joining [APi Group](/org/api-group), Steve spent nearly 18 years in information technology (IT) leadership roles at Medtronic plc. His most recent position was Vice President of Global IT Shared Services, where he managed enterprise technology platforms and services. Steve also brings other experience to APi, having worked in financial services, manufacturing, oil and gas, and chemical industries.

Steve received his bachelor’s degree in management information systems from Augsburg University and a Master of Business Administration from Carlson School of Management at the [University of Minnesota](/org/university-of-minnesota).

Steve Arsenault

Glenn David Jackola has served as Vice President, Controller and Interim Chief Accounting Officer since March 2022 and previously served as the Company’s Vice President, Corporate Planning and Analysis since joining the Company in October 2021. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Jackola was the Vice President of Finance of James Hardie Building Products where he served as head of finance and led a cross-functional team for a $2 billion business unit until October 2021. Prior to that, Mr. Jackola was Vice President of Finance – Europe for [Ecolab](/org/ecolab) and also held other roles of increasing responsibility within [Ecolab](/org/ecolab) since joining in July 2008, including leading regional finance teams in Europe and Latin America, in corporate planning and analysis and in other finance roles. He also previously held analyst roles at the Brattle Group, a consulting firm, from 2001 to 2006 prior to earning his Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Chicago.



David Jackola

Courtney Brogard is vice president of inspection sales for [APi Group](/org/api-group).

Courtney grew up in the fire and life safety industry – literally. Her family owned a fire-protection company, where a young Courtney could sometimes be found sleeping on the office floor. She turned that early exposure into a life-long passion and nearly 25-year career in safety services.

Starting at the ground level in 1997 with Grinnell Fire Protection, which later became SimplexGrinnell, Courtney learned every aspect of the business. She pivoted into a sales position in 2005. A move to Western States Fire Protection, which already was a subsidiary of [APi Group](/org/api-group), followed in 2012. While at Western States, Courtney served as the Corporate Inspection Sales Leader (CISL). Her success led to an opportunity to share Western’s CISL approach with the presidents of [APi Group](/org/api-group)’s Fire & Life Safety companies.

Courtney joined [APi Group](/org/api-group) in 2020 to build an inspection sales culture within [APi Group](/org/api-group)’s operating companies. In her newly created position, Courtney was responsible for developing a CISL program across [APi Group](/org/api-group). Two years later, every [APi Group](/org/api-group) operating company in the United States now has a CISL and inspection sales program; the approach drives deeper relationships with customers while also creating a recurring revenue stream for operating companies.

A genuine people person, Courtney loves coaching and mentoring colleagues and aspiring students. Courtney serves as Board Vice-Chair for ACE Mentor, California Capital affiliate, which introduces high school students to careers in architecture, construction, and engineering.

Courtney and her husband, who's also in the fire-protection business, live in Sacramento, where they raised a son and three daughters. In her free time, Courtney enjoys traveling and sports.  

Courtney Brogard

Andrew White is the current CEO of [Chubb](/org/chubb) at [APi Group](/org/api-group). Prior to this, they held various positions at Emerson, AmCham Dubai, and ROTARY Engineering Services. Andrew has over 25 years of experience in the industry, with a focus on sales and project management. Andrew has a proven track record of success in both the private and public sector, and is a highly respected leader in the industry.

Andrew White has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the [London Business School](/org/london-business-school) and a BEng in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from the [University of Sunderland](/org/university-of-sunderland).

Andrew White reports to Russ Becker, CEO and President. Andrew White works with Louis Lambert - SVP, General Counsel & Secretary, Jeff Daane - Senior Vice President and Segment Leader, and Velma Korbel - Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer.

Andrew White

Mike Shands is the vice president of learning and leadership development for APi International.

After high school, Mike served as both an enlisted soldier and a commissioned officer in the United States Army. His last assignment was at the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), where he led, coached, and mentored cadets as they negotiated their four-year leadership development experience. He retired from the Army in 2007.

Mike then joined APi Group as the Director of Learning and Development, where he focused on the strategic development and operational implementation of efforts that support APi Group’s purpose of Building Great Leaders®. He was promoted to vice president in 2015. In 2022, Mike became the Vice President of Learning and Leadership Development for APi International. In this role, he is responsible for building a leadership development capability that partners with APi’s international companies to deeply embed a leadership development culture within each of their businesses.

Mike holds both master's and doctorate degrees in leadership, as well as a certification in executive coaching.

Outside of work, Mike enjoys spending time and traveling with his wife, Lisa, and daughter, Hannah.

Mike Shands

Russell (Russ) Becker is the chief executive officer and president of [APi Group](/org/api-group).

Since Becker was named president in 2002, [APi Group](/org/api-group) has strategically grown by acquisition of independently-managed life safety, specialty, and industrial services companies in over 200 locations worldwide.  Becker’s continued commitment to overall excellence has inspired [APi Group](/org/api-group) to create a culture of leadership by building an exceptional learning and development program, a highly selective Leader Development Program and an award-winning veteran’s hiring program.

After graduation from [Michigan Technological University](/org/mtu) with his bachelor and Master of Science degrees in civil engineering, Becker began his career as a field engineer with Cherne Contracting. He moved on to become a project manager for Ryan Companies during the construction of the Greenfield Recycled Paper Mill project for Liberty Paper. Upon completion of this project, he joined [APi Group](/org/api-group)’s subsidiary, The Jamar Company, in Duluth, Minnesota. He started as manager of construction and was named president in 1998, where he served until joining [APi Group](/org/api-group) in 2002.

He previously served as a member of Dunwoody Institute’s board of trustees. He is the former chair of the Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota board of directors and Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota Foundation board of directors. He currently serves on the Children's Foundation board of directors, the Liberty Diversified Industries board of directors, and the Marvin Companies board of directors. He also serves on the advisory board for the School of Engineering at [Michigan Technological University](/org/mtu) and the board for the Construction Industry Round Table (CIRT). Becker is an active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization, Minnesota Business Partnership and [Greater MSP](/org/greater-msp). 

Becker resides with his wife, Trish, and three sons in Dellwood, Minnesota.

Russ Becker

In this role, Paul is responsible for overall [APi Group](/org/api-group) leadership of the international businesses. Those are presently [Chubb](/org/chubb), [SK FireSafety Group](/org/sk-firesafety-group-b-v), [Vipond](/org/vipond), and [Vipond](/org/vipond) U.K.

From 1995 to 2006 Paul was president and then owner of Grunau Company, a mechanical and fire protection contractor in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Shortly after [APi Group](/org/api-group) purchased Grunau Company in 2006, Paul joined [APi Group](/org/api-group) as its chief operating officer, a position he held until 2011. He then left [APi Group](/org/api-group) to participate in the start-up of Health Payment Systems, a health care technology company and subsequently helped lead the company through its early-stage evolution. In 2016, Paul had the opportunity to return to [APi Group](/org/api-group) and join the senior leadership team as chief learning officer in a concerted effort to help all employees across the organization develop their leadership skills and reach their full potential through APi’s purpose of Building Great Leaders®. In 2021, Paul committed to helping drive improved business results in the international business.

Paul graduated from [Brown University](/org/brown-university) in 1987 with a degree in economics, and from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University with an MBA in 1990. He served as chair of the board of Divine Savior Holy Angels High School from 2013 to 2015 and is a member of the board of directors of Tingue Brown and Company, Glenn Rieder Inc., Great Lakes Roofing, and Health Payment Systems.  

Paul Grunau

Olivia Walton is vice president of investor relations at [APi Group](/org/api-group). 

Walton is responsible for managing the company’s relationships in the equity research and investor community, leading efforts to ensure that [APi Group](/org/api-group) is strategically positioned with analysts, investors and all stakeholders. In this role, she serves as [APi Group](/org/api-group)'s information liaison to the investor community while working closely with [APi Group](/org/api-group)'s executive leadership team. She is also involved in the company’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) efforts in evaluating potential target companies and deal execution.

Prior to joining [APi Group](/org/api-group) in early 2020, Walton was most recently a vice president in M&A investment banking at [William Blair](/org/william-blair) in Chicago. Previous positions include investment banking associate and analyst roles at [William Blair](/org/william-blair) and [Barclays](/org/barclays) in New York.

Walton earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Master of Science in Finance from the [University of Florida](/org/university-of-florida), where she was a Division 1 athlete on the Track and Field and Cross Country teams.

Olivia Walton

Monica Seme is the vice president of succession and development for [APi Group](/org/api-group).

In this role, Seme is focused on facilitating and supporting ongoing succession development for the operating companies as well as leadership development and coaching as it relates to [APi Group](/org/api-group)'s commitment to “Building Great Leaders”.  She’s been with [APi Group](/org/api-group) officially since this past June, but worked as a consultant/coach for [APi Group](/org/api-group) since 2014.

Before her current role, Seme owned Superior Insight Consulting, where she focused on improving organizational performance by improving individual and team performance in the areas individual and team leadership coaching, emotional intelligence, talent assessment, selection, performance management, and team building.

Seme graduated from the College of St. Scholastica with a degree in Human Resources and Psychology and holds certifications in several assessment tools including the EQ-i 2.0 and EQ-i 360, DISC, Values Index and Attribute Index.  She is also certified in three coaching sciences including The Integrated Leader Framework, 5th Level Coaching, and Emerging Advantage Generation Y Coaching.

Monica Seme

Velma Korbel is the Vice President, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer of [APi Group](/org/api-group). Korbel is widely respected for her work in advancing equal opportunity. 

Korbel joined the APi leadership team in November 2020 after more than 25 years in the public sector furthering civil rights. Korbel is [APi Group](/org/api-group)’s first Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer.

Before joining APi, Korbel spent 10 years with the City of Minneapolis as Director of the Department of Civil Rights. Before that, she served as Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and Director of Diversity & Equal Opportunity for the Metropolitan Council. In her various roles in addition to enforcing civil rights laws at the state and local levels, Korbel created a leadership development program, shaped organizational culture, sponsored employee resource groups, and partnered with leaders to execute diversity, equity and inclusion strategies across the organizations where she served in a senior leadership capacity.

Korbel is a member of the Minnesota Women’s Economic Roundtable, a member of the Boards of Directors of Girl Scouts River Valley, Achieve Minneapolis, and Urban League Twin Cities. She also is a trustee of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Chairperson of the Minnesota Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. She is a veteran of the United States Navy. 

Velma Korbel

Kristin Schultes is the vice president of integration for [APi Group](/org/api-group).

Kristin joined the [APi Group](/org/api-group) of companies in 2008 as the chief financial officer (CFO) of Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors, Inc. She spent 9 years in the role of vice president and CFO and most recently in the role of president. In 2021 she took the role of leading the integration of newly acquired companies for [APi Group](/org/api-group).

Kristin earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from the [University of Northern Iowa](/org/university-of-northern-iowa). She began her career in public accounting and spent time with [Deloitte](/org/deloitte) and [Grant Thornton](/org/grant-thornton-international) before joining MMC in 2008.

Currently she serves on the Board of Directors, Executive Compensation Committee and Audit Committee for Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH). Kristin holds an active CPA license and is a member of the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA), Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) and is an active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO).

Kristin resides with her husband, Ben, and three sons in Edina, Minnesota.

Kristin Schultes

Keith Randall

Joshua (Josh) Hultgren is vice president of internal audit for [APi Group](/org/api-group).   

In his role, Josh is responsible for overall risk management within [APi Group](/org/api-group) and compliance with the federal Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which is required of all public companies. Josh joined [APi Group](/org/api-group) in the newly created role in January 2021 to help establish the internal audit function within the organization. He is building a department and team focused on assisting APi's family of businesses succeed through operational and process improvements and efficiencies.

Before joining [APi Group](/org/api-group), Josh spent six years as vice president of internal audit and risk management for Wright Medical Group before it was acquired by [Stryker](/org/stryker). Prior to that, he spent 11 years with Boeckermann, Grafstrom & Mayer as the Principal in charge of their internal audit practice. Josh started his career with Ernst & Young.

Josh earned his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from [Oral Roberts University](/org/oral-roberts-university).

Joshua Hultgren

Mike joined [APi Group](/org/api-group) in June of 2005 as the corporate safety and risk manager for Viking Automatic Sprinkler Co. and VFP Fire Systems. Over the course of 10 years at Viking and VFP, Mike was responsible for overseeing various areas of the business such as risk management, safety, health and loss prevention, IT, marketing, employee development and ethics. In 2015, Mike was promoted to [APi Group](/org/api-group)’s vice president of risk management and was responsible for leading the risk management, safety, loss prevention and claims management teams. In 2019, he was promoted once again to President and CEO of APi National Service Group.

Mike has a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master’s of Environmental Health and Safety from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. He has also earned his Associate in Risk Management Certification (ARM).

Mike enjoys hunting, all things outdoors, and spending time with his wife and two children.

Mike Leidholm

Kristina Morton is the chief people officer for [APi Group](/org/api-group).

Kristina began her career with [General Mills](/org/general-mills) in 1999 and has held a variety of human resources roles in marketing, sales, and supply chain (including assignments in manufacturing plants in Covington, GA, Vineland, NJ and Cedar Rapids, IA). In 2013, she moved to Paris, France as the Human Resources Director for Yoplait International and subsequently moved to Nyon, Switzerland leading HR for the Europe & Australia Segment and the integration of Yoplait and [General Mills](/org/general-mills) in Europe.

Kristina earned her BA in business administration from University of Saint Thomas and her MA in human resources and industrial relations from University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management. Kristina is married to her husband Patrick and has two daughters.



Kristina Morton

Louis  Lambertis senior vice president, general counsel and secretary for APi Group.

Most recently, Louis was Vice President—Legal and Assistant Secretary at Polaris Inc. At Polaris, Louis counseled Polaris leadership and its Board of Directors on issues related to SEC compliance, corporate governance, M&A and corporate finance matters, and executive compensation. He was also the legal counsel for two of Polaris’ four global business units. Before joining Polaris, Louis spent over eight years at General Mills, where he was chief counsel for global M&A and held various segment general counsel roles. Prior to General Mills, Louis was in-house M&A counsel at 3M Company. Louis began his career practicing in the corporate group at Faegre Drinker.

Louis earned his law degree from Rutgers School of Law in Newark and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He is an active community volunteer, serving on the Board of Directors for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (Minnesota Chapter) and Wilderness Inquiry, where he chairs its Governance Committee. He is also a member of the Hispanic National Bar Association and a Fellow of the Leadership Counsel on Legal Diversity. Louis lives in Edina with his wife, Carrie, and 11-year-old twins, Louis Jr. and Sofia.

Louis Lambert

Steve Ulmer is the vice president of risk management for [APi Group](/org/api-group). 

Since 2019, he has overseen safety and risk for [APi Group](/org/api-group), helping to drive improved safety-related practices and rates throughout its companies. He brings a wealth of experience and passion for life safety and fire protection to [APi Group](/org/api-group).

Ulmer is the former president and CEO of [Davis-Ulmer Sprinkler Co.](/org/davis-ulmer-sprinkler-co), a third-generation family business and an [APi Group](/org/api-group) company since 2005. In 2011, he came on board [APi Group](/org/api-group), serving in roles that included have included chief operating officer and senior vice president of special projects. 

Ulmer is highly active with the United Association (UA) which oversees a number of different local unions, including more than 6,000 [APi Group](/org/api-group) employees working as plumbers, steamfitters and sprinkler fitters. 

A member of local union 669 for more than 45 years, Ulmer began his career at Davis-Ulmer in 1972, entering 669’s apprentice program as a sprinkler fitter, working his way through the ranks of Davis-Ulmer to become its president in 1988.  Remaining constant is Ulmer's commitment to teach UA classes and mentor people in the life safety space.

Ulmer currently serves as a board member for the National Fire Sprinkler Association, serving on multiple committees. Ulmer is also a lifetime member of the Ellicott Creek Volunteer Fire Department.  He is a past-president and current member of the board of directors of the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. Ulmer has also held board positions at Key Bank, Children’s Hospital, The Construction Exchange of Buffalo and Western New York, and the University of Buffalo Athletic Department.

In his spare time, he enjoys golf and tennis.

Steve Ulmer

Scott Hatfield is the vice president of acquisitions at [APi Group](/org/api-group).

Hatfield began his career in public accounting with McGladrey & Pullen and he served primarily construction and manufacturing clients. He then moved into the industry in a variety of financial management positions, including for a commercial electrical contractor.

Hatfield joined [APi Group](/org/api-group) as controller in 2000 and was named vice president in 2006. In 2011 he was promoted to vice president of acquisitions. Hatfield is responsible for the acquisition and merger activity at [APi Group](/org/api-group) and its subsidiaries.

Hatfield is a C.P.A. (inactive) with a bachelor’s in accounting. 

Scott Hatfield

Shannon Swanson-Arend is vice president of employee services at [APi Group](/org/api-group).

Swanson-Arend began her career at [APi Group](/org/api-group) in 2003 as an administrative assistant at APi Construction, a subsidiary of [APi Group](/org/api-group). She transitioned to [APi Group](/org/api-group) in 2005, and took over the benefits administration function in 2007. In the years that followed, Swanson-Arend took on increasing levels of responsibility in benefits, wellness, compliance, talent, and other areas. In 2018, Swanson-Arend was promoted to vice president of employee services and is responsible for benefits, wellness, retirement and payroll administration, as well as leading the corporate employee services team and the broader employee services community.

Prior to joining [APi Group](/org/api-group), Swanson-Arend studied psychology at the University of Minnesota-Morris. She enjoys travel, crafts, learning, and spending time with family and friends.

Shannon Swanson

Jeff Daane is a senior vice president and segment leader for [APi Group](/org/api-group). 

Daane began his career with Western States Fire Protection (WSFP), an [APi Group](/org/api-group) company, in the Dallas, Texas office in 1987 as a designer and project manager. After he spent two years in Dallas learning the business, he was transferred to Denver, Colo., where he continued to excel in project management. Some of the largest projects in the Rocky Mountain Region had its fire protection installations managed by Daane.

In 1995, Daane was promoted to service manager for the Denver office. During his tenure, he expanded the division to include inspections and residential work. Despite the highly competitive market, Daane built what remains the largest residential division within WSFP.

In 2003, Daane was presented the opportunity to return home and run the struggling Rapid City, S.D., office. With Daane as area manager, the Rapid City office became so successful that it spawned two satellite offices to help cover the large territory the branch serviced.

In July 2007, he took on another challenge after he accepted the position of WSFP executive vice president. In January 2014, he was promoted to CEO and president of WSFP.  While he was in this position, he traveled throughout the country to support WSFP offices, managers and staff with his extensive knowledge, experience and leadership.

Beginning in January of 2020, Daane was promoted to senior vice president and segment leader for [APi Group](/org/api-group).  He now leads the Safety Services segment that includes 15 separate operating companies. 

When he is not juggling his responsibilities, Daane enjoys spending time with his wife, Lori, and their two children, Sydney and Ben. He and his family still call Rapid City home.

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