Team Category: Project Managers / Technical Advisors

Megan Asbrock is a Fire Protection Engineer and Senior Project Manager at Code Red Consultants, bringing over 20 years of experience in delivering safe, on-schedule, and budgeted projects. Her expertise spans cost management, safety training, detailed design, and regulatory compliance, along with engineering design, contract project management, and construction observation services for fire protection and process engineering. Specializing in high-hazard fire protection and explosion protection in industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, renewables, bulk storage, and manufacturing, Megan’s background allows her to approach projects with a holistic, big-picture perspective.

Before joining Code Red Consultants, Megan was the owner and Senior Process Engineer at Specialized Hazard Services, LLC, where she managed projects across various industries, overseeing every stage from design to implementation. Her work included designing suppression and detection systems, performing fire hazard analyses, developing electrical drawings, and conducting on-site design reviews. Megan also served as a liaison between clients, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), and government officials. With her combined expertise in chemical and fire protection engineering, she is adept at mitigating risks and creating high-value design solutions that meet both code requirements and client needs.

What is something that colleagues and clients might not know about you?

I enjoy learning about astrology, gardening, and visiting national parks.

Robert Viall is a professional fire protection engineer and Project Manager at Code Red Consultants with over 15 years of experience in designing fire protection systems and providing building/life safety code consulting services. His expertise includes sprinkler and standpipe systems, specialty fire suppression systems, fire pumps, and fire alarm/mass notification systems. He works on projects for commercial facilities, high-rise buildings, warehouses, laboratories, aircraft hangars, and various military facilities. Mr. Viall is well-versed in the International Building and Fire Codes, NFPA codes and standards, FM Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets, and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs).

Driven by a passion for fire protection and a commitment to lifelong learning, Melissa joins Code Red Consultants after nearly 20 years in research and development of fire protection products. Melissa brings extensive product knowledge in sprinklers and special hazards (with a little bit of electrical and valves), combined with an understanding of the fire protection industry from a unique perspective. She enjoys keeping up with all the current discussions in the fire protection industry and understanding the various perspectives on the issues. Her exceptional communication skills, honed through years as a Toastmaster, allow her to effectively connect with clients and colleagues alike.

What is something that colleagues and clients might not know about you?

During my research and development years, it was an almost daily activity to light very large fires (both standard and non-standard) at our facility and evaluate how our current product in development interacted with the fire. To stay safe during a particularly large and complex project, a group of us trained at TEEX, part of Texas A&M, to be an industrial fire brigade for interior structures. We all had our own turnout gear, including a SCBA, and we were trained in multiple different fire scenarios. I was able to don all of my gear in 1 minute and 59 seconds, narrowly passing the 2-minute requirement.

Josh is a fire protection and life safety consultant who thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. With experience in automatic sprinkler system installation, existing fire protection system evaluation, and a variety of general code consulting, he finds value in identifying client needs and providing solutions that exceed expectations. Josh’s educational background in Civil Engineering allows him to readily understand the construction process and contribute to the various consulting services provided thereof. He is drawn to the consulting industry by his passions for problem-solving and helping clients meet and exceed their goals. Josh aims to immerse himself in a wider variety of consulting disciplines, smoke control special inspections, and fire protection and alarm system designs/reviews. As a young consultant, he is eager to take advantage of all learning opportunities presented to further develop himself personally and professionally.

What is the most rewarding part of your job?

Leading a client from their current standpoint to their goal in an efficient manner is always rewarding to be a part of. Providing life safety consulting is a direct way to serve our community and contribute to a safer built environment, which is why I find value and take pride in the work I do.

Andrew joins Code Red with over 30 years of experience in the fire service, including the last 3.5 years as head of the Fire Prevention Division of the Providence, RI Fire Department.  Working in that role he oversaw fire investigations, public education, inspection, code enforcement, and plan review across a wide variety of building types and occupancies including educational, industrial, nightclubs and other assemblies, business, mercantile, high-rise, and large-scale storage of gasoline, LP and LNG.  He brings to Code Red the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) perspective of construction fire safety, having witnessed many fire safety failures in his career.

What is something that colleagues and clients might not know about you?

I enjoy gardening.  I grow blueberries, black raspberries, tomatoes, peas, green beans, zucchini, winter squash, peppers, lettuce, rhubarb, various herbs, and sunflowers.

Joe is a very driven fire protection consultant who is responsible for developing code compliance strategies, performing fire, life safety, and accessibility evaluations, and delivering high-quality design solutions for both new and existing structures that address the needs of all stakeholders involved in a project. With an academic background in both chemical engineering and fire protection, Joe looks to apply his professional experience and technical knowledge relating to hazardous materials, chemical analyses, and industrial fire protection to engineer solutions for complex fire protection and chemical usage challenges.

What is something that colleagues and clients might not know about you?

One of my favorite hobbies is photography, I especially enjoy night sky and deep-space photography through a telescope.

Sara is a fire protection and life safety consultant who thrives in the quick, team-based environment at Code Red Consultants. Her background in Civil Engineering provides a unique perspective on the design process and construction management, which allows her to communicate well with parties involved in the construction process. Sara focuses her consulting efforts on general code analysis but enjoys a variety of work. The many different challenges presented in consulting is what drew her to the field. As a young consultant, Sara is excited to have the opportunity to work in the many disciplines Code Red has to offer and learn from her colleagues.

What is something that colleagues and clients might not know about you?

In my free time, I enjoy hiking and being outdoors. I have been to 19 US National Parks, and I hope to make it to the rest of them.

Ben is a driven fire protection and life safety consultant project manager who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to minimizing a building’s fire and life safety risks throughout their entire life cycle. With the goal to be a thoughtful and trusted advisor to his clients, he is a proactive communicator who enjoys applying his problem-solving skills to reach creative solutions that are in the best interest of the client while also addressing the needs of all project stakeholders. Fascinated and passionate about the fire protection and life safety industry, he will work tirelessly to clearly communicate technical concepts and deliver the highest quality service while continuously learning from those around him. He takes great pride in working alongside such rapidly evolving clients with the very knowledgeable Code Red team.

Ben has had project involvement in major service markets primarily including aviation/rail infrastructure, mixed-use, and business as well as the science and technology market ranging from research and development laboratory facilities, manufacturing buildings, and educational laboratories. His experience of services includes building and fire code consulting, performance based egress analysis, smoke control special inspection, construction fire safety, fire protection systems consulting, and accessibility consulting. He specializes in developing design approaches for chemical related facilities, hazardous material analysis, chemical process safety as well as conducting performance based egress analysis at rail facilities. He’s also proud to offer services such as performing existing building evaluations, reviewing design drawings, and developing life safety plans.

What is the most rewarding part of your job?

The most rewarding part of this job is when we can serve as an integral team member to help the vision for the project successfully come to fruition. Having the opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest and most professionally skilled individuals is a gift of its own.

Jay has a unique and diverse background with 20 years in the design and construction industry that allows him to excel with a wide range of clients and project types.  He takes a hands-on approach to understanding building systems and working through complex issues.  By appreciating the interests and viewpoints of all stakeholders, he focuses on partnering and problem solving to achieve efficient and effective results.

In addition to his technical prowess, Jay’s operations and project management background allow him to provide an immediate positive impact to Code Red’s growing team. Prior to joining the firm, Jay was an Associate Principal / Senior Project Manager at WB Engineers+Consultants in Boston, MA. He is licensed as a Fire Protection Engineer and LEED AP accredited. Jay holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering from WPI.

What is something that colleagues and clients might not know about you? 

I love the outdoors, and do as many outdoors sports and activities as I can squeeze in.

George has over twenty five years of experience in fire alarm and security systems as a licensed technician performing inspections, service, commissioning, and project management. His background includes educational, healthcare, correctional and military installations. Many of these involved the integration of mass notification and other communications systems. George applies the integration of hardware and software to develop overall life safety system solution that meets needs of a facility in a seamless and intuitive manner.

What is something that colleagues and clients might not know about you?

I enjoy operating a Tucker groomer for the local snowmobile club during the winter months and spending time on the ocean during the summer.

What is the most rewarding part of your job?

Transforming a system design from two dimensions to a functioning system in in a finished building.