Heart To Beat, a life-safety partner to organizations across the United States, has announced a strategic partnership that expands its ownership group. Founder and CEO Scott Kuhlman is joined by Mike Britton, John Ryan, and Dave Stefanski as co-owners and operators. The trio brings experience in scaling companies through their firm Sisu Partners, which they founded in 2024 to acquire and operate mission-driven businesses. This partnership aims to strengthen Heart To Beat's operations and broaden its reach while reinforcing its mission to protect workplaces and communities.
Under the new structure, Heart To Beat plans to expand its presence throughout the Mid-Atlantic and nationwide by bolstering its core safety management platform, accelerating organic growth, and pursuing acquisitions of complementary life-safety businesses. The company provides a comprehensive suite of solutions, including AED management, CPR/First Aid training, and workplace safety consulting. It serves a blue-chip client base that includes Under Armour, Amtrak, the Washington Commanders, the University of Maryland, Albertsons, JLL, and Mission BBQ.
"This partnership is not a change in who we are. It's an exciting step forward to get us to the next level," said Scott Kuhlman. "With added expertise and resources, we'll accelerate growth while maintaining the same values, leadership, and dedication to our customers." Kuhlman, who founded Heart To Beat in 2016, previously served in a Baltimore-area fire department, rising to the rank of EMS Captain and overseeing more than 50 EMS personnel.
The partnership combines Kuhlman's deep industry expertise with Britton, Ryan, and Stefanski's background in managing and scaling companies. The three partners will take a hands-on approach to expand Heart To Beat's mission, drawing on extensive experience in growth strategy, operations, and acquisitions. "We were drawn to Heart To Beat because of its people, culture, and mission," said Mike Britton. "Scott has built a strong foundation and has an outstanding reputation in the industry. We're eager to build on that success and further establish Heart To Beat as the premier safety partner for organizations across the country."
Heart To Beat employs a growing team of certified professionals and offers training programs ranging from CPR/First Aid/AED training to Active Assailant Training and the implementation and management of AED/First Aid equipment programs. The company works with organizations ranging from 25 to more than 50,000 employees across industries and geographies, including large corporations, universities, healthcare systems, and major sports venues.
For HR vendors, this partnership signals a strengthened player in the life-safety market, which is a critical component of workplace safety and compliance. As Heart To Beat expands its reach and capabilities, vendors offering complementary services—such as safety equipment, training platforms, or compliance software—may find new opportunities for collaboration or partnership. The company's growth strategy, which includes acquisitions, could also reshape the competitive landscape for life-safety services in the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. For more information about their services, visit HeartToBeat.com.
