Key Vanguard Professionals Print E-mail

Nationwide, over 100 professional Vanguard staff members are focused on serving customers and all their fire and security needs.  Lead by our Executive Management Team, Vanguard is structured to be responsive to industry trends and customer requirements.  While key staff are highlighted here, please know that all 100 plus members of the Vanguard Team make valuable contributions to our customers each and every day.

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President
Darrell owns Vanguard Fire & Security Systems, Inc. and has been with the company for over 40 years. Darrell leads the strategic planning of Vanguard. 
General Manager
Rick directs the daily operations of Vanguard Fire & Security Systems, Inc. and is a 30 year veteran of the company.  Rick supervises the Sales & Service Operations of the Petroleum Workgroup.
Chief Financial Officer
With 14 years experience in Finance, Tim supervises the Operations Workgroup of Vanguard Fire & Security Systems - including all Branch Operations, Human Resources, Installation Project Managers, Engineering, and Accounting.
Purchasing Manager
Tate directs all vendor relationships for Vanguard products and services.  With 13 years experience, Tate manages product ordering, inventory, shop and warehouse operations.
Manager - Special Projects
With 22 years experience, Brett assists with the supervision of Vanguard Installation Project Managers, as well as reviewing Special Projects and unique Sprinkler opportunities for existing or prospective Vanguard customers.

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Eric Barnum, SET – Engineering/Project Manager  • 13 yrs.
Manages Design Dept. and Coordinates Specialty Projects.

Matt Batchelor – Installation Project Manager  • 15 yrs.
Coordinates all Vanguard Sprinkler Projects.

Jason Czech - Branch Manager - Wixom • 17 yrs.
Directs all Vanguard operations within the Wixom Branch office.

Micah Dickinson – Special Hazards Sales  • 12 yrs.
Provides consultation on Special Hazard Systems.

Paul Florshinger - Installation Project Manager • 22 yrs.
Manages Petroleum Service Activities.

Ted Hembroff – Petroleum Service Manager • 32 yrs.
Manages Petroleum Service Activities.

Kurt Hofstra – Branch Manager - Grand Rapids  • 8 yrs.
Directs all Vanguard operations within the Grand Rapids Branch office.

John Hopkins - Assistant Petroleum Service Manager • 18 yrs.
Assists in Supervising Petroleum Services.

Fred Lapekes – Account Representative  • 14 yrs.
Provides consultation on code-required Inspections & Services.

Toni Lentner - Branch Manager - Kalamazoo • 16 yrs.
Directs all Vanguard operations within the Kalamazoo Branch office

Nick Lesinski – Engineer  • 9 yrs.
Designs Special Hazard Systems and Custom Systems.

Mark Matheis – Installation Project Manager  • 32 yrs.
Coordinates all Vanguard Electronics Projects.

Scott Newhall – Branch Manager - Saginaw • 19 yrs.
Directs all Vanguard operations within the Saginaw Branch office.

Brian Organek – Oil, Gas, and Chemical Industry Sales  • 20 yrs.
Provides consultation on Oil, Gas and Chemical Industry protection.

John Pulaski - Account Representative • 21 yrs.
Assists existing customers with deficiency corrections.

Brad Schottke - Account Representative • 7 yrs.
Provides consultation on Clean Agent Systems.

Al Secord - Account Representative • 19 yrs.
Provides consultation on code-required Inspections and Services.

Craig Zimmerman – Account Representative  • 16 yrs.
Provides consultation on Pre-Engineered Systems & Fire Training.

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