Patrick Lynch

About Patrick Lynch

Patrick Lynch, an over 20-year industry veteran, successfully led and grew large-scale fire protection businesses, most recently as CEO of Hiller, Inc., one of the largest fire protection companies in the US. He brings 25 years of fire protection industry experience to his current role and is based in Dallas, Texas.

Patrick holds a Bachelor of Science from the United States Merchant Marine Academy, an MBA from the University of San Francisco, and completed Strategic Marketing training at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. His diverse background demonstrates versatile expertise across executive leadership and strategic sales within diverse sectors.

Career History

• 2023–Present: Chief Executive Officer, Atlantis Fire Protection
• 2021–2023: Chief Executive Officer, Lynch Industries
• 2019–2021: Group Chief Executive Officer, The Hiller Companies and W&O Supply
• 2015–2019: President and Chief Executive Officer, The Hiller Companies
• 2014–2015: Chief Operating Officer, The Hiller Companies
• 2012–2014: Consultant, W&O Supply
• 2009–2011: Vice President, Sales Americas, Drew Marine
• 2007–2008: Director, Global Strategic Accounts, Ashland

During his tenure as Hiller President and CEO since 2015, Lynch supervised 12 multi-faceted acquisitions, growing Hiller from approximately 400 employees to over 1,300, and expanding the company's footprint from 12 locations to 24 nationwide.

Notable Achievements at Atlantis Fire Protection

Atlantis Fire Protection has completed five acquisitions and is assembling a platform of talented owner-operators and exceptional companies in the industry, with six operating companies doing business in over ten states as of June 2026. Atlantis Fire is headquartered in Dallas, TX and is financially backed and managed by Lynch Holdings of Dallas, TX and Capital Alignment Partners of Nashville, TN.

What Patrick Lynch could bring to Atlantis Fire Protection:

Lynch's proven track record of transforming large-scale fire protection businesses through strategic acquisition and operational expansion—demonstrated by his tenure at Hiller, where he orchestrated significant growth and multi-unit acquisition strategy—positions him to execute Atlantis Fire Protection's founder-friendly platform model. His diverse leadership experience across fire protection, maritime services, and specialty chemicals, combined with his investment in Lynch Holdings, suggests a deep commitment to building a differentiated regional fire protection company that preserves individual brand identities while driving consolidated growth and operational excellence.