We’re introducing two new exceptional senior staff members, Jay Ierardi, Ph.D., P.E., and Tom O’Donnell, to our team. With their extensive experience and proven track records in fire protection and life safety, Jay and Tom bring a wealth of knowledge and strategic insight that will propel our business to new heights.
Jay Ierardi, Ph.D., P.E., joins Code Red Consultants as a Senior Technical Advisor. As a fire and life safety consultant for over 20 years, he has been helping project teams and Authorities Having Jurisdiction achieve successful outcomes in all aspects of commercial real estate. Jay’s experience covers all market sectors, with a focus on transit-oriented mixed-use developments and complex building renovations. He is a key resource for Owners, Architects, Engineers, Contractors, and Code Officials throughout planning, design, permitting, construction, and occupancy. Known for his collaborative approach, Jay specializes in structural fire resistance, mass timber, and existing buildings. His leadership roles have showcased his dedication to enhancing people and processes, and he is committed to nurturing the next generation of top fire and life safety professionals at Code Red Consultants.
Tom O’Donnell also joins Code Red Consultants as a Senior Technical Advisor. Tom brings over thirty years of public and private sector experience in reviewing fire, engineering, and architecture in building permitting. He has served several fire marshals as their designee and reported directly to multiple building commissioners while serving in Boston. He also enjoyed collaborating with many talented plan reviewers and fire and building inspectors. Tom has a results-oriented approach and hands-on experience focusing on consensus building that has a proven record of accomplishment of customer and constituent satisfaction. His public, private, and non-profit experience and insights brings added perspective to navigate external forces on rapidly changing development. As a Sr. Technical advisor, Tom will assist Code Red Consultants market sector leadership and their clients in increasing their capabilities for exceptional service delivery to complex development projects across the metro Boston region from inception to closeout.