About Us

Advancing Community Safety for Nearly 4 Decades

Founded in 1989 in Holland, Michigan, Code Blue is a pioneer in security, network, and technology solutions. We manufacture highly-visible Help Point® devices and build connected safety ecosystems that empower immediate action — delivering reliable help, real-time information, and peace of mind in community spaces.

At Code Blue, our commitment goes far beyond the blue light.

We're driven by a vision of a future where everyone in public and community spaces experiences an enhanced sense of safety and peace of mind.

That means designing technology that helps prevent incidents, connects people to assistance in emergencies, and supports well-being when help is needed most.

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Why We Do This Work

The Values That Guide Us

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Integrity


We stand behind our products and our customers. From initial consultation through installation and beyond, we provide the training, service, and technical support you need to ensure your system actively serves your community.

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Transparency


No jargon. No overselling. We're here to help you find the right solution for your property, not push the most expensive one. Our team listens first, then recommends what actually fits your goals and budget.

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Collaboration


We work alongside trusted technology partners, system integrators, and our customers to co-create solutions that work in the real world. Many of our innovations were born directly from challenges you brought to us.

For over 35 years, Code Blue has been the leading manufacturer of cylindrical, highly-visible Help Point® devices—commonly known as blue light towers and call boxes—deployed across North America in campuses, parks, parking structures, and transit hubs. With deep expertise in outdoor enclosures and telephones, we design and provide vandal-resistant devices that deliver immediate help at the touch of a button, becoming a trusted standard on over 90% of U.S. college campuses.

Built on Decades of Innovation. Focused on the Future.

  • Building on this foundation, we've expanded our offerings to include VoIP expertise and Cloud connectivity, such as our Code Blue Cloud platform. This enables our established Integrator Partners and emerging entrepreneurs to create, design, and integrate customizable solutions for public and private access to sources of help, information, and intelligent response.

    Through site-specific designs, our Help Point® devices combine with Cloud connectivity to link fixed-location systems to personal mobile devices (including cell phones, watches, and computers), as well as Call Centers and PSAPs (such as police, private services, and 911). This integration alerts, informs, and dispatches on-site or public responders, providing situational awareness for collaborative, real-time response among all involved parties.

    As we evolve from traditional emergency phones to coordinated safety ecosystems, we empower everyday people to act immediately and confidently—bridging the gap between incidents and professional response. Code Blue serves as a Manufacturer, Cloud Services Provider, and Integrator for the Integrator—partnering with property owners from initial planning through installation, training, and ongoing maintenance to create safer, more connected environments with measurable results in deterrence and rapid intervention.

The People Behind the Technology

At Code Blue, we're a collective of innovative thinkers, dedicated creators, and passionate community safety advocates.

Leadership Team

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Ken Genzink

Chief Executive Officer

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David Salas

Chief Financial Officer

David Cook

Chief Technology Officer

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John Plooster

Director of Sales

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Michael Van Buren

Chief Operating Officer

Sales Team

Wendy Vue

Sales Administrator

Roberto Zanotta

Western Region & International Sales Manager

Dan Mabrito

Eastern Regional Sales Manager

Protecting the Places People Count On

Code Blue systems are trusted by hundreds of campuses, healthcare facilities, corporate properties, and public spaces across the country—from Michigan State University and Yale University to Amtrak and Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
When you choose Code Blue, you're joining a network of forward-thinking leaders who refuse to compromise on safety.

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Built with Partners, Delivered Through Experts

Code Blue solutions are available through our network of trusted distributors, technology partners, and certified system integrators. We collaborate with these professionals to ensure you receive best-in-class products, seamless installation, and ongoing support tailored to your property.

Whether you work directly with our team or through a trusted local reseller or security integrator, you can be confident you're getting the same Code Blue commitment: expert guidance, reliable technology, and a true partnership in community safety.

Let’s Build Safer Communities Together

Whether you're exploring safety solutions for the first time or looking to upgrade an existing system, Code Blue is here to help. Our team is ready to listen, advise, and design a solution that fits your unique needs.