Mark Cavallaro

About Mark Cavallaro

As Chief Operating Officer & Co-Owner at AFEX Fire Suppression Systems, I collaborate with leaders across mining, oil & gas, forestry, recycling, waste, agriculture, and transportation to reduce fire risk, safeguard operators, and keep critical equipment online. For me, fire suppression isn’t an accessory - it’s a responsibility. One that requires proven systems, disciplined execution, and zero tolerance for shortcuts. One focus. One standard. No compromises.

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer Co-owner

   Afex Fire Suppression Systems

   Jan 2002 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   I believe great companies win by doing one thing exceptionally well, and at AFEX, that focus is protecting operators and heavy equipment from fire.With a deep understanding of the heavy equipment industries and the realities operators face in the field, I lead AFEX’s operations and sales teams with a clear purpose: build reliable fire suppression solutions that address real-world risks, perform when conditions are harsh, and support the people who depend on them every day.Fire protection is not an accessory to productivity. It is a critical part of uptime, safety culture, and operational resilience. My role is to ensure our teams stay aligned around that belief, delivering systems, service, and expertise that help customers reduce risk, protect their assets, and bring people home safely.I’m passionate about focus, accountability, and building teams that understand the industries we serve, listen to customer pain points, and execute with precision. When you commit to doing one thing well, you earn trust, and trust is what keeps operations running and people protected.