Alarm industry mourns Michael Kallio of Mace CS
By Rich Miller
Updated Wed January 16, 2013
Mace Central Station announced late Tuesday that Michael Kallio, the company's vice president of business development, died Jan. 10 after a battle with cancer.
Kallio was a 26-year employee of Mace CS in Anaheim, Calif., and was a member of the California Alarm Association.
“Michael was a dedicated, loyal manager and he helped guide the company to be one of the most respected central stations in California and the West,” said Michael Joseph, vice president and general manager of Mace CS, in a prepared statement.
Mace Security International announced that it will create the Michael Kallio Spirit Award and will provide matching funds for a scholarship endowment in his honor. The endowment will help deserving students with their college educations.
Kallio was promoted to vice president of business development at Mace CS in April 2012. Previously, he was manager of business development and operations manager. He was also a real estate agent at Joshua Realty & Loan in Orange County, according to his LinkedIn profile.
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