Russell B. Leavitt – Executive Chairman & Board Member

 

Mr. Russ Leavitt is responsible for long-range strategic planning, human resources and legal. Most recently, Mr. Leavitt was Telgian’s Chief Executive Officer, serving previously as the Managing Member of Fire Materials Group, LLC. Mr. Leavitt also co-founded the Fire Design Group, which specialized in providing fire protection design documents for architects, developers, and contractors.

Mr. Leavitt is active in many trade and professional associations, and has served in numerous leadership positions including several NFPA committees: NFPA 25 (Inspections, Testing and Maintenance) and the correlating committees for NFPA 5000 (Building Code) and the Automatic Sprinklers Standards. He is a nationally recognized expert in fire sprinkler systems and a regular instructor and speaker for numerous organizations including the National Fire Protection Association and American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA). Mr. Leavitt has authored numerous articles and training guides, including the AFSA study guide for NICET certification in Fire Sprinkler System Testing and Inspections.

Mr. Leavitt is a Level IV NICET certified fire sprinkler layout technician and a Certified Fire Protection Specialist. He holds fire protection contracting licenses in 35 states. Mr. Leavitt earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Client Testimonials

When choosing a Fire and Life Safety company, InTown Suites needs a company that can not only service all of our locations but one that can truly manage our account. Telgian is by far superior then the other companies I have worked with for countless reasons. Your company actually cares as much about InTown Suites as our employees do; we are not just another number to you. You don't often find that with other vendors. Others are eager to get our business but fail to execute when things get tough.

Every employee of Telgian that I have ever worked with has truly made me feel like no challenge is too hard for them to overcome and they are always so friendly when working on issues.

Our Account Manager, Dean Hughbanks far exceeds all of my expectations and is constantly surprising me with how much he accomplishes for our company. He is always willing to give me all the time I need to answer my questions and I am confident that he has InTown's best interest at heart.

At the end of the day, knowing that Telgian is working beside me, makes me know that we are in the best hands possible when it comes to Fire and Life Safety.

Stefanie S., Technical Services Coordinator, InTown Suites
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