Career Highlights
- Born into alarm installation, service and central station businesses; family owned Connecticut Protective Systems and Fire•Lite Alarms
- While growing up, he learned everything from intallation to manufacturing
- In 1968, family divested its large security business, retained ownership of smaller fire alarm business
- Upon graduation from college in 1970, he took up full-time role at Fire•Lite
- Built business from 20 employees and $1 million into industry powerhouse
Why He’s on the List
- Provider of innovative, affordable, high-quality products to the life safety industry for more than 30 years
- Starting with Fire•Lite and then acquiring NOTIFIER, grew operation into broad-based, global organization
- In 1979, innovated analog/intelligent fire detection systems with introduction of AM-2020 system
- NOTIFIER is the global leader in sales of intelligent fire systems
Comments & Reaction: “I am highly honored to be recognized. This wonderful recognition is only possible due to all of the dedicated people with whom I have been fortunate to work with during my 33-year career.”
