Ryan Fireprotection WELCOMES FRONTIER FIRE PROTECTION to THE RYAN ORGANIZATION
Indianapolis-Based Ryan Fireprotection Expands into Minneapolis Market, Uniting Two People-First Organizations.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Ryan Fireprotection, a family-owned fire protection contractor headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with 9 national locations, is proud to announce the acquisition of Frontier Fire Protection, a well-established fire protection contractor based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This partnership marks a significant step in Ryan Fireprotection's continued growth and commitment to bringing its people-first culture to new markets.
Founded in 2007 by Mike Olstad, Frontier Fire Protection spent nearly two decades building a reputation grounded in strong relationships, quality craftsmanship, and a genuine commitment to both customers and employees. That foundation, and the culture Mike created, is precisely what made Frontier an ideal fit for Ryan.
“Every company we welcome into the Ryan organization has its own story, its own culture, and its own people. That matters to us,” said Dan Ryan, Chief Executive Officer of Ryan Fireprotection. “What stood out most about Frontier was what Mike built: a company large enough to handle the work but still small enough to care deeply about the people behind it. Those values align directly with our own, and we are committed to protecting what makes Frontier special while creating new opportunities for their team.”
Ryan Fireprotection does not take a one-size-fits-all approach to growth. The company's acquisition philosophy centers on listening first, understanding what has made each organization successful, and building from there, not overlaying a corporate playbook. The goal is to preserve what works, strengthen it with expanded resources and capabilities, and create new opportunities for growth without losing the culture and relationships that define each team.
“This was not a decision I made lightly,” said Mike Olstad, Founder of Frontier Fire Protection. “But when conversations with Ryan began, it became clear this was different. Ryan is a family-owned company with a people-first culture and a commitment to doing things the right way. We are not losing who we are; we are strengthening it.”
As part of the Ryan organization, the Frontier team will gain access to greater resources, expanded service capabilities, and new career development opportunities, while continuing to serve their customers with the same level of care and commitment that has defined Frontier since day one.
“What drew us to Frontier was not just the business, it was the people and the way they operate,” added Kevin Ryan, President of Ryan Fireprotection. “A company that has spent nearly 20 years putting relationships and integrity at the center of everything it does fits naturally within the Ryan organization. We are genuinely excited to grow together.”
