Cindy Carlson introduced Shane Shipman, who was subbing for Andy Anderson, who was invited to speak by Dean Lotter, who was rumored to be getting married in San Diego.  Shane is the Vice President of APi Distribution, Inc., one of many companies under the API umbrella.  APi Group Inc. is the parent company to 40 fire protection, industrial and specialty construction companies located throughout North America and the United Kingdom.  From humble beginnings as a small insulation contracting and distribution division of a mechanical company, APi has grown into a nearly two billion dollar company with over 10,000 employees.  It has over 190 offices in the U.S. and U.K, but its headquarters is right here in New Brighton!