# Jim DeVries

> Jim DeVries is ADT’s chairman, president and chief executive officer. He joined the company as chief operating officer in 2016 after executive roles at Allstate, became president in 2017 and CEO in December 2018, and added the chairmanship in 2023. His tenure includes the Google partnership, changes to ADT’s business portfolio and investment in connected-home services.

- **Role:** Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer at ADT
- **Organizations:** ADT, ABM Industries, Amsted Industries, Allstate Insurance Company, Principal Financial Group, Ameritech, Quaker Oats Company, Andrew Corporation
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree, Trinity International University, Master’s degree, Loyola University, Master of Business Administration, Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management
- **Known for:** Advanced from ADT COO to president, CEO and chairman., Led ADT during the establishment of its Google partnership in 2020., Led ADT during the 2024 rollout of its new ADT+ platform and Trusted Neighbor.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2016** — Held executive and management positions at Allstate, Principal Financial Group, Ameritech, Quaker Oats and Andrew Corporation.
- **2016-05** — Joined ADT as executive vice president and chief operating officer.
- **2017-09** — Named ADT president.
- **2018-12** — Became ADT CEO effective December 1 and joined its board.
- **2023** — Became chairman of ADT.

## Achievements

- Advanced from ADT COO to president, CEO and chairman.
- Led ADT during the establishment of its Google partnership in 2020.
- Led ADT during the 2024 rollout of its new ADT+ platform and Trusted Neighbor.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — ADT expanded ADT Blu availability to Walmart.com.
- **2026-07** — ADT reported Q2 revenue of $1.312 billion, operating cash flow of $666 million and income from continuing operations of $155 million.
- **2026-02** — ADT announced the acquisition of Origin AI; commercial offerings incorporating its sensing technology were expected to begin in 2027.

## Links

- Website: https://newsroom.adt.com/jim-devries-chairman-president-ceo
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-devries-a6515522

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