Michael Barnes

Michael Barnes is the Founder of Barnes Associates. He is based in St. Louis, Missouri. Since founding
Barnes Associates, Michael has been involved in more than 285 security alarm acquisitions, with an
aggregate transaction value in excess of $30 billion. Michael currently serves on the board of directors
of the Electronic Security Association and previously served on the board of the Security Industry
Association. He also lectures at numerous events within the security alarm industry on matters relating
to acquisitions, the availability of capital and the operating dynamics and performance of alarm
companies. Michael was the 13th person to be inducted into the Security Alarm Industry Hall of Fame,
an honor he received in 2004.