Dedicated professional engineer since 1996 in the St. Louis office and advanced to the New York office in 2012 to expand the fire sprinkler and fire alarm design groups. I have advanced through the ranks over the years from CAD Technician, to CAD Manager, to Designer, to Project Manager, to Design Manager and onto my current position as Director of Design – NE Region. My current role includes managing the fire sprinkler and fire alarm groups, which consists of over 30 project managers and designers. Past responsibilities have included designing, inspecting and testing wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, foam, etc. fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems. Current responsibilities include working closely with clients (typically owners and architects) to meet their demands and project deadlines, meeting with building and fire officials to discuss fire and life safety concepts and managing the quality of our work product.