John Cote

John Cote is the Chairman of Fire Safety and Protection, LLC (FSP), a rapidly growing company in the fire and life safety industry based in Atlanta, Georgia. He has held this position since November 2018. In addition to his role at FSP, Cote is also a Managing Partner at SRM Equity Partners, a private investment firm focused on building mid-sized businesses through strategic acquisitions, particularly in service industries.124

Professional Background

Cote's experience spans various roles:

• Chairman, Fire Safety and Protection, LLC (2018 - Present)
• Managing Partner, SRM Equity Partners (2013 - Present)
• Chairman, Industrial Inspection & Analysis, Inc. (2015 - Present)
• Previous positions include Project Manager at JPMorgan Chase and Business Development Manager at Arizona College.24

Education

Cote holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Spanish from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from the University of Virginia's Darden Graduate School of Business Administration.2

Contributions to Fire Safety

Under Cote's leadership, Fire Safety and Protection has made significant acquisitions, including Professional Fire & Security, Inc. and Noti-Secur, Inc., enhancing its service offerings and market presence in North America. He emphasizes a commitment to customer service and employee training as core values driving the company's growth strategy.13