AlarMax has announced the appointment of Mark Benedetti as its new Chief Financial Officer. With over two decades of expertise in corporate finance, accounting, and strategy, Benedetti is set to contribute significantly to AlarMax's ongoing expansion in the security, fire, access control, surveillance, and audiovisual solutions sector.
Extensive experience in corporate growth
Benedetti joins AlarMax from his previous role as Vice President of Accounting & Finance at Hines Furlong Line, where he oversaw a finance team of 19. His accomplishments include spearheading corporate growth efforts, which encompassed acquisitions worth over $300 million. Throughout his career, he has worked with executive leaders and boards to optimise financial strategies, enhance business systems, and improve organisational decision-making.
At AlarMax, Benedetti will collaborate with President Scott Shelander and other executives to ensure that the financial strategy aligns with the company’s national expansion objectives. His proven track record in managing capital strategies and delivering financial insights will be pivotal in supporting the company's growth trajectory.
Leadership Commitment to Growth
Scott Shelander, President of AlarMax, commented, “Mark brings a rare combination of financial rigor, operational insight, and leadership experience. He understands how to build and scale finance functions that support real growth, and his experience working alongside executive teams and boards will be invaluable as we continue to expand.”
Benedetti’s addition to the team signifies AlarMax’s ongoing investment in leadership to bolster its foundation for sustained growth. “AlarMax is a company with a strong foundation and a clear vision for the future,” Benedetti remarked. “I’m excited to join the team at such a pivotal time and to help support continued growth, innovation, and long-term success.”
Expanding national presence
As a Certified Public Accountant from Pennsylvania, Benedetti holds a Business Administration degree focused on Accounting and Information Systems from Geneva College. AlarMax, with its 27 branches nationwide and collaborations with more than 400 manufacturers, continues to expand its reach while maintaining a focus on a people-first approach.
AlarMax, a national distributor of security, fire, access control, surveillance, and AV solutions, today announced the appointment of Mark Benedetti as Chief Financial Officer.
Benedetti brings more than 20 years of experience in corporate finance, accounting, and strategic operations, with a track record of leading high-performing teams, supporting large-scale growth initiatives, and driving financial discipline across complex organizations.
Corporate growth initiatives
Most recently, Benedetti served as Vice President of Accounting & Finance at Hines Furlong Line, where he led a 19-person finance organization and played a key role in corporate growth initiatives, including the planning and integration of acquisitions totalling more than $300 million.
Throughout his career, Benedetti has partnered with executive leadership and boards of directors to deliver financial insights, manage capital strategies, and implement systems that improve visibility, efficiency, and decision-making across the business. He will partner with President Scott Shelander and the executive leadership team to align financial strategy with AlarMax’s continued national expansion.
People-first approach
“Mark brings a rare combination of financial rigor, operational insight, and leadership experience,” said Scott Shelander, President of AlarMax. “He understands how to build and scale finance functions that support real growth, and his experience working alongside executive teams and boards will be invaluable as we continue to expand.”
Benedetti’s appointment reflects AlarMax’s continued investment in leadership as part of a broader effort to strengthen its foundation for long-term growth. “AlarMax is a company with a strong foundation and a clear vision for the future,” said Benedetti. “I’m excited to join the team at such a pivotal time and to help support continued growth, innovation, and long-term success.”
Benedetti is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Pennsylvania and holds a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and Information Systems from Geneva College. With 27 branch locations nationwide and relationships with more than 400 manufacturers, AlarMax continues to expand its reach and capabilities while maintaining its people-first approach.
