2015 was a very successful year for Fire-Dex in growing revenue and investing in the organization for future business development. The company added a second shift to operations, grew the field sales team and our marketing staff, as well as integrated a new business with the TecGen acquisition.
Fire-Dex CEO and President Bill Burke said the company's budget for 2016 is projected to grow revenue over 25 percent.
"I am confident that we are on track to accomplish these lofty goals," Burke said in a news release.
In the news release, Burke announced organizational changes for the company. Dave Liana joined the organization in 1990 as its controller and will now have the title of Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer. Burke also said that John Karban joined in 2003 as Plant Manager and will now have the title of Vice President, Operations.
"Dave and John have been trusted, long-term partners with me as Fire-Dex has doubled several times," Burke said.
Additionally, Steve Allison will now be Vice President, Sales & Marketing. Steve joined the organization in 2014 as Director of Sales and has worked in the industry for over 25 years. In 2015, Steve hired Peggy Curtis, Bob Keys, Jessica Baumgartner, Jordan Paris and David Moore, and promoted Sarah Finch. Todd Herring also joined the sales team after the TecGen acquisition. John Zbozien, Director of Marketing and Product Development, will report to Steve with this organizational change, Burke said.
One additional promotion is Tory King, who will have title of Senior Regional Sales Manager. Tory joined the business in 2010 as a Denver-based Regional Sales Manager. Tory will be hiring a Sales Account Manager for Texas this quarter.
"In 2016, we will continue to invest in the business on all fronts to be sure we have the best people, products and service levels for our customers worldwide," Burke said. "Please join me in congratulating Dave, John, Steve and Tory."
