John Mack

John E. Mack III is a prominent figure in the investment banking industry, currently serving as Executive Vice President, Co-Head of Investment Banking, and Head of Mergers & Acquisitions at Imperial Capital, LLC.12 Here's an overview of his career and background:

Professional Experience

John Mack joined Imperial Capital in November 2007 and has been with the firm for over 16 years.1 Prior to his current role, he had several notable positions:

• CEO of USBX (2000-2007)1
• CEO of Protection One (1991-2000)12
• Senior Executive Officer at Westec Security, Inc.2
• Senior Executive Officer at MCM, Inc. (FAFCO Solar of Northern California)2

At Protection One, Mack played a crucial role in the company's growth, overseeing its expansion from 30,000 subscribers and $17 million in revenue to more than 1.6 million subscribers, $600 million in revenue, and an enterprise value exceeding $2 billion.2

Education

• MBA in Finance from UCLA Anderson School of Management (1999-2001)1
• Bachelor's degree in Human Biology from Stanford University (1977-1981)12

Industry Involvement

John Mack is actively involved in the security industry:

• Served two terms on the Security Industry Association (SIA) Board of Directors3
• Served as treasurer on the SIA Executive Committee3
• Chair of SIA's Endowment Committee3
• Recognized as SIA's Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year in 20163
• Frequent speaker at SIA events, including the Securing New Ground conference3

Recent Recognition

In 2024, John Mack was named the recipient of the SIA Chair's Award, the highest individual award presented by the Security Industry Association, recognizing his contributions to the association and the security industry.34

John Mack's extensive experience in investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, and his leadership roles in the security industry have established him as a respected figure in the field.