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Meet the Executive Team

Steve Zolman

Co-Chief Executive Officer

Steve exemplifies profound dedication to family and work, fostering a supportive, inclusive workplace. Prioritizing employee well-being and cohesion, he views them as family. Balancing leadership demands with work-life balance, Steve inspires dedication and integrity. Through this holistic approach, he cultivates a culture rooted in respect, empathy, and shared values, both at home and work.

Jared Chappell

Co-Chief Executive Officer

Jared Chappell is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience in the security industry. As Co-Chief Executive Officer at SafeStreets, he brings a wealth of expertise in both the operational and strategic aspects of business management. Throughout his career, Jared has founded and successfully sold multiple companies, demonstrating his strong entrepreneurial acumen. His extensive experience includes serving as a CEO, where he was responsible for managing and growing businesses in highly competitive markets. Jared’s deep industry knowledge and proven leadership make him a pivotal figure in guiding SafeStreets toward continued success.

Burnett Ahl

Chief Operating Officer

Burnett has over 25 years of experience in the industry, beginning his career in Core Commercial. He has steadily advanced in his field, specializing in delivering 5-star operational performance to support and drive growth. With over 23 years at SafeStreets, Burnett has a deep knowledge of the company’s operations, equipping him with the expertise to drive business objectives and performance. His guiding principle, “If you take care of the customer, the business will take care of itself,” has been the foundation for SafeStreets’ industry-leading 5-star customer experience.

Jason Knapp

Jason Knapp

Chief Finance Officer

Jason supervises operational efficiency and financial management comprehensively. With vast experience in both areas, he streamlines processes, optimizes resource allocation, and ensures financial stability and growth. By implementing strategic initiatives and leveraging financial expertise, Jason drives the company towards achieving its objectives, playing a pivotal role in guiding it towards sustainable growth and success.

Dylan Thompson

Chief Technology Officer

Dylan brings over a decade of industry experience and a strong passion for advancing technology at SafeStreets. With a forward-thinking mindset and deep technical expertise, he plays a key role in driving innovation and supporting the continued evolution of our products and systems.

Christopher Watkins

Chief Revenue Officer

Chris leads our residential sales and marketing efforts, focused on driving revenue growth and improving lead conversion through a fully integrated, multi-channel sales strategy. With more than 20 years of experience building and scaling high-performing sales organizations, he brings deep expertise in leadership, growth, and execution.