Co-Founders Joe Lopez and Nick McCarty remain with IOS™ and on its Board, shifting their focus to strategic partnerships, new markets, and future acquisitions; security industry veteran Grillo brings a proven record of acquisition-driven growth
Lenexa, Kan. — October 28, 2026 — Integrated Openings Solutions (IOS™), a commercial openings systems integrator specializing in doors, frames, hardware, access control, security, and specialty products, today announced that Joseph Grillo has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective this month. Co-Founders Joe Lopez and Nick McCarty will remain with IOS™ in new roles as Co-Founders, Strategic Partnerships & Corporate Development, and will continue to serve as active members of the Board of Directors.
The appointment is a planned step in IOS™’s “Building for Growth” initiative. With a seasoned operator leading day-to-day execution, the company is positioned to capitalize on a strong pipeline of opportunities as the platform scales.
Since its founding in 2018, IOS™ has completed thousands of projects for customers across the country and grown to 10 locations in Kansas, Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, and the Washington, D.C. region.
This growth has been fueled in part by bringing together respected regional businesses, including Cardinal Door & Hardware, Duranotic Door, Automatic Door Systems, Atlass Hardware, Suncoast Commercial Door & Hardware, B.A. Hoft of Charlotte, Triad Security Group, Washington Door & Hardware, B.A. Hoft & Associates (Raleigh), Design Supply Doors, and Commercial Door & Hardware. Most recently, IOS™ opened a new location in Rogers, Arkansas, expanding its presence in one of the country’s fastest-growing regions.
In their new roles, Lopez and McCarty will focus on strengthening industry partnerships, pursuing new markets, and leading future acquisitions, the work that has driven IOS™’s growth from the start.
“Nick and I set out to build a company where people come first and relationships matter, and we couldn’t be prouder of what our team has built,” said Joe Lopez, Co-Founder of IOS™. “There are tremendous opportunities ahead, with more customers to serve, markets to enter, and businesses to welcome into the IOS™ family. This change lets us spend our time where we can make the greatest difference, with Joseph (Grillo) leading the company day to day. He knows our business, he shares our values, and he has built and scaled great companies in this industry. He’s the right leader for this next chapter.”
Grillo brings more than four decades of leadership in the security and access control industry, along with a proven record of growing companies through acquisition. He was a co-founder and longtime president of HID Corporation, leading its carve-out from Hughes Aircraft and its eventual sale to ASSA ABLOY. He went on to serve as President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY’s Global Technologies Division and Executive Vice President of ASSA ABLOY AB, where he led HID Global, ASSA ABLOY Hospitality and Besam Automatic Doors and completed more than 15 acquisitions.
In 2012, Grillo founded ACRE, a security systems provider, and served as its CEO until 2022. He is also a past president of the Security Industry Association. Grillo has served on the IOS™ Board of Directors for the past two years. He joins a strengthened executive team of proven leaders with deep expertise across operations, finance, and sales. “IOS™ has something special: talented people, strong customer relationships, and a culture built on putting people first,” said Grillo. “I’m honored to lead this team and excited to build on that foundation as we continue to grow together as One IOS™.
About Integrated Openings Solutions
Integrated Openings Solutions (IOS™) is more than a supplier. It is the commercial openings systems integrator that gets openings right, from blueprint to backup maintenance plan. Since 2018, IOS™ has helped contractors, commercial developers, and building owners Build, Upgrade, Fix, and Maintain their facilities, handling everything from estimating and project management to custom fabrication, installation, integration, and service. Its capabilities span doors, frames, and hardware, access control, automation, security, and building specialties, all delivered by one partner with a customer-first mission. For more information, visit www.integratedopenings.com.
Media Contact Rebecca Stowe rebecca.stowe@integratedopenings.com