Keeping People Safe Since 1987.
Since 1987, RF Technologies has used radio frequency to help keep patients and residents safe in Healthcare, Senior Living and Educational environments. Our first product, CODE ALERT®, was born when founder Glen Jonas saw a need to help prevent Alzheimer’s and Dementia residents from wandering away from their caretakers.
Jonas says, “Product ideas came mainly from our customers. For example, in June 1989, I received a call from a hospital asking if our CODE ALERT® system could be adapted to protect babies while they were away from the nursery and this is the origin of SAFE PLACE®.”
As a technology company, we are keenly aware that product support is extremely critical to keeping our customers happy. Today we have over 11,000 systems installed in the marketplace, and a major reason for our success is our ability to get our products installed and properly maintained for our customers.
Company Highlights
Founded in 1987 in Milwaukee, WI
Numerous patents for innovative new products & designs
Our Mission
Our sole focus is to develop solutions that help ensure the safety of residents, patients, guests, students and staff in senior living communities, healthcare facilities, hospitality establishments and educational institutions throughout the U.S. With a solid company history and more than 11,000 installations; you can rest assured your investment will be supported for years to come.
Our Brands
CODE ALERT
Keeping Senior Residents Cared For and Secure
SAFE PLACE
Keeping Newborns Safe and Your Reputation Secure
HELP ALERT
Providing Safety to Your Staff in Times of Crisis
SENSATEC
Reducing the risk of Falls and Increasing Safety
Our Leadership Team
Ryan Beal COO
Ryan Beal began his journey with RF Technologies in 1994 while still in college, driven by a curiosity for electronics and a passion for problem-solving. Over the years, he has grown alongside RFT, bringing a customer-first mindset to every role he has served, from field service to product leadership.
As COO, Ryan is focused on building high-performing teams rooted in accountability, communication, and collaboration. He is deeply committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement, always seeking ways to enhance both internal processes and customer outcomes. For Ryan, innovation is most meaningful when it drives a real-world impact for RFT, its customers, and its people.
Bob Metzler CTO
Bob Metzler brings over two decades of experience in radio frequency-based technologies, with a career spanning both public and private sectors. His background includes roles in engineering, architecture, project management, and product leadership, with a strong focus on creating next-gen technologies.
A U.S. Air Force veteran, Bob played a pivotal role in deploying the TPN-19 Radar System in Kirkuk, Iraq, supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Prior to joining RFT, he led product and marketing strategy for a leading provider of safety and location-based technologies, overseeing both on-premises and cloud-based solutions for the acute healthcare market.
Bob’s global perspective, shaped by work and experiences in over 20 countries, fuels his passion for building scalable, user-centered solutions. Outside of work, he enjoys camping, hiking, cooking, and spending time with his wife and two children.
Jeff Aulds CRO
Jeff Aulds joined RF Technologies in 2021, bringing more than 20 years of commercial leadership experience in the healthcare industry. Known for his strategic approach to business development, Jeff has a proven track record of building high-performance sales teams and driving growth through customer-centric innovation.
His deep expertise in real-time location systems (RTLS) and healthcare technology enables him to forge strong partnerships across healthcare, education, and hospitality sectors. Jeff is focused on expanding RFT’s market presence by aligning cutting-edge solutions with the evolving needs of our customers and end users.
Glen Jonas
Founder
Glen’s dynamic career started in the Square D Company Management Development Program. He advanced into various manufacturing management positions while there. After that, he went on to hold similar management positions with the Allis-Chalmers Corporation and Johnson Controls.
Glen founded RFT in 1987. The company is a recognized leader in providing safety and security solutions to senior living facilities and hospitals. He is widely known as an expert in the radio frequency industry.
Glen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
