Team Category: Project Managers / Technical Advisors

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.

Ben is a fire protection and life safety consultant who thrives in a collaborative environment. He enjoys applying his problem-solving skills to reach creative solutions that meet the needs the client. Ben is involved with numerous services such as building and life safety code consulting, smoke control special inspections, and inspection of fire stop and fire-resistant joint systems. Fascinated by the fire protection and life safety industry, he is excited to grow his knowledge and experience in the services offered at Code Red Consultants by delivering the highest quality service to all stakeholders.

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

I love being active. I was a gymnast my whole life, collegiate baseball player and now working on my golf game.

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.

David strives to provide unique design solutions to fire and life safety challenges. With a background in fire protection and fire alarm contracting, David understands the design process, therefore he can provide clients with solutions that are both code-compliant and cost effective. He also uses his firefighting experience to develop NFPA 241 response plans for construction projects for use by local fire departments. David is eager to combine his past experiences with the opportunities that lie ahead at Code Red to aide in his overall development into a well-rounded, knowledgeable fire protection and life safety professional.

What do you love most about your job?

I take enjoyment knowing the design and overall knowledge we provide to our clients will have a direct impact on protecting the well-being of the public, first responders, and property.

Nick is a fire protection and life safety consultant who enjoys the collaborative nature of the fire protection engineering industry. As a young consultant, he takes advantage of all project opportunities to challenge himself to learn and to grow his subject matter expertise. Nick takes pride in his ability to adapt to and overcome new challenges that are presented to him while familiarizing himself with the fire protection engineering industry. He is involved with several services that Code Red Consultants offers such as construction fire safety, building and life safety code consulting, smoke control special inspections, NFPA 3/4 commissioning, and inspection of firestop and fire resistance joint systems.

What is something colleagues/clients might not know about you?

Nick played on the WPI Football team (2016-2019). He was part of the 2019 team, which had the best record in school history of 10-1.

A fire protection and life safety consultant, Kyle is motivated to provide solutions that meet client goals and exceed expectations. He is eager to learn about the fire protection field and enjoys the fast-paced and experienced environment that Code Red Consultants provides. Kyle is involved in a variety of Code Red Consultant’s professional service offerings, including fire suppression and alarm system design, smoke control special inspections, construction fire safety, and hazardous materials consulting.

What do you love most about your job?

I enjoy the dynamic atmosphere of the fire protection field, especially related to construction projects and new development.

As a Project Manager, Tyler excels at combining his education, firefighting experience, and on-the-job training to reach unique solutions to life safety challenges. Tyler has extensive experience in developing construction fire safety plans for new and existing buildings, helping work to meet client project goals while also maintaining life safety for building occupants and construction personnel. Tyler also specializes in the commissioning and integrated testing of life safety systems, including stair pressurization and atrium smoke control systems.

He can often be found on-site at key project milestones, helping to ensure the project meets its intended goals. Tyler takes pride in his work and is eager to use his skills and knowledge to help clients and develop project solutions to achieve overall life safety for all stakeholders.

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

I keep just as busy in my time off the clock as I do on it. In my free time, I am an Olympic weightlifting coach and competitor, Highland Games athlete, and Strongman athlete

Nick is a fire protection and life safety consultant who enjoys working with clients to find creative solutions to solve complex problems that meet the needs of all stakeholders. His professional experience includes firestopping special inspections, developing construction fire safety plans, and providing code consulting services for new and existing buildings. His project work includes healthcare, large assembly spaces, high-rise buildings, and mixed-use buildings. Nick finds it tremendously rewarding to work in a field where his efforts directly impact the safety of others in a positive way.

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

As a student athlete at Fairfield University, I played Division I lacrosse.