Author: Chris Campbell

From left to right: Robert Gagnon, Jack Poole, Chris Jelenewicz, Bill Koffel, Jim Milke and Ken Isman

Steve Kerber (BS '03, MS '05) gives the keynote address at the 2015 FDIC International Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.

March 31, 2015 – Casey Grant has been named executive director of the Fire Protection Research Foundation. The Foundation, an affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), manages research on a broad range of fire safety issues in support of the NFPA mission. “Casey brings years of experience with the Foundation and NFPA and deep research expertise to his new leadership role,” said NFPA President Jim Pauley. “Through his great accomplishments directing a wide-range of research, Casey is uniquely qualified to lead the Foundation in advancing NFPA’s mission.” Grant previously served as research director for the Foundation. He is a registered professional engineer in fire protection engineering in the States of California and Tennessee and is a fellow of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers and the Institute of…

An FPE alum, Jessica Hubert (BS ‘06) after having to resign her position in a fire protection engineering position due to family concerns, was recently involved in a serious accident.  The accident has left Jesse paralyzed below the waist. Even with almost a month of recovery in the hospital, she will be in a wheelchair for the near future, perhaps forever. Due to the resignation of her position, Jesse is without health insurance.  She is a single mom with a 3 year old child.  She needs assistance with medical expenses, rehabilitation costs and to retrofit their home for handicapped and wheelchair accessibility.  All donations will be used for Jesse. A fund has been set up to help Jesse and her family.   Here’s the link where you can make a…