Telgian Engineering & Consulting promotes Pamela Reno

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Telgian Engineering & Consulting (TEC) recently announced the promotion of Pamela Reno to Assistant Regional Practice Leader. In this role, she will be responsible for team management, day-to-day operations and ensuring client strategies for success, in the Mid-Atlantic region.

“Pamela has been an invaluable member of the TEC team for almost five years,” says Telgian Engineering & Consulting President, Leonard Ramo. “As TEC continues its rapid growth, her experience and sound knowledge of concepts, principles and practices of fire prevention, fire protection and life safety engineering will prove essential for our clients.”

Previous role at Telgian

Previously, Reno served as a Senior Fire Protection Consultant with TEC. In this position, she administered training to ensure company and regulatory policies were met and facilitated process development, documentation and technical leadership. She was also responsible for Fire and Life Safety components of planning and design, resolved issues during construction and ensured that codes, plans and standards were in compliance. Additionally, she developed new Passive Fire Protection and Life Safety Design Standards for hospitals, family health centres, ambulatory surgical centres and regional practice sites.

Her professional affiliations include the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) and American Society for Healthcare Engineers (ASHE).

Reno also plays an integral role in industry codes and standards development. Her code development committee experience includes Principle Member of the Fundamentals Committee (NFPA 99 – Health Care Facilities Code), Healthcare Emergency Management and Security (NFPA 99 – Health Care Facilities Code) and an alternate on Board and Care Facilities (NFPA 5000 – Building Construction and Safety Code) and alternate on Board and Care Facilities (NFPA 101- Life Safety Code). 

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Melinda Williams promoted to new role at Telgian

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Telgian Engineering & Consulting (TEC) recently announced the promotion of Melinda Williams to Director of Government and Business Affairs. In this role, she will be responsible for business development and sales, with a focus on fire, life safety and security technology and requirement trends within federal, state and local government entities.

“Melinda is an invaluable member of the TEC team,” says Telgian Engineering & Consulting President Leonard Ramo. “As TEC continues its rapid growth providing service to the government sector, her innovation and vision, as well as the depth and breadth of her experience in the fire, life safety and security industry will prove essential for our government clients.”

In addition to a diverse background, which includes work as a policy advisor and educator, Williams brings over 14 years of fire, life safety and security experience to the new position. She will partner with executives and officials, providing innovative solutions to the specific challenges faced by government entities. “Melinda’s proven ability to communicate a clear understanding of the various challenges in the industry is one of her greatest strengths,” continues Ramo.

Melinda Williams holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Brown University and completed post-graduate studies at National University.

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UL Fire Council appoints Telgian’s Leonard Ramo

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Telgian Engineering & Consulting President and fire protection expert Leonard Ramo was recently invited to join the Fire Council of UL for a three-year term. The Fire Council is one of nine councils whose esteemed members provide support to UL by sharing practical experience on a wide range of engineering and safety topics.

The Fire Council selects members based on their fire protection industry expertise, integrity and a proven commitment to furthering public safety. Council members include academic experts, building officials, federal government agencies, fire service members, independent fire safety experts and representatives from the insurance industry, all of whom share a collective goal to identify safety challenges arising from new products and innovative technology.

For over 100 years, the Fire Council has provided vital insight and advice on building designs and materials, as well as safety performance requirements for fire suppression, passive fire test methods, and alarm and detection equipment.  As a member, Ramo will be instrumental in the development of effective programs, which address fire safety needs throughout the US and abroad.

In addition, Fire Council members work towards the establishment of requirements regarding the installation of products and materials, components and systems, interpretation and development of standards, and suitability of test methods, as well as regulatory needs and acceptance. Members also provide insight to UL on safety requirements and research related to fire resistant building designs, the flame and smoke characteristics of building materials and a variety of fire suppression equipment and fire safety products.

“It’s an honour to be selected as a member of the Fire Council,” says Ramo. “Together, the Council will continue to develop crucial safety solutions as new products and technologies emerge and the impact of this work we do will have a positive effect around the globe.”

As a Fire Council member, Ramo brings significant industry experience to the table. His career spans more than twenty five years as a practicing fire protection engineer, consultant, and executive. Currently, Ramo is President of Telgian Engineering & Consulting, a full-service global engineering and risk mitigation consultancy specialising in complex, multi-discipline public and private sector projects.

Professional accreditations include registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in all fifty U.S. States, District of Columbia, and select Territories, as well as a P. Eng. in select Canadian Provinces. In addition, Ramo is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) and holds a U.S. Department of Homeland Security CVI certification.

As a globally recognised industry professional, he plays an integral role in international codes and standards development by serving on select National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) committees. He is also a member of Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) and on both the SFPE Standards Making Committee on Performance-Based Fire Safety Design and the SFPE Committee on Outreach and Advocacy (COA). Ramo is the past president of the Central Gulf Coast Chapter of SPFE, as well, and a member of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME).

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