Telgian Fire Safety (TFS), a nationwide provider of fire protection and life safety services, is proud to announce the promotion of two team members to key leadership positions. These advancements highlight the company’s ongoing commitment to operational excellence and its investment in developing strong leaders to guide its continued growth.
Stephanie Hovey has been promoted to Vice President of Inspection Operations from her previous role as Senior Manager of Client and Vendor Operations. In this new position, Hovey oversees the inspection, testing, and maintenance of critical fire and life safety systems. These essential services ensure that systems are ready to perform when needed most, safeguarding lives and property. With more than 15 years of experience in customer experience, operations management, and facilitation, Hovey brings deep expertise and a strong focus on customer protection to her leadership role.
Valerie Olivas has been promoted to Vice President of Repair Operations. In this role, she will manage all repair operations for fire and life safety systems nationwide, ensuring that customer facilities remain compliant, operational, and protected. Since joining Telgian in 2007, Olivas has excelled in a variety of roles, gaining a comprehensive understanding of operational and logistical challenges in the fire and life safety industry.
“These promotions recognize not only Stephanie and Valerie’s outstanding contributions, but also their leadership, vision, and commitment to protecting our customers,” said Dan Vandergriff, President of Telgian Fire Safety. “Their expertise and dedication are invaluable as we continue to raise the bar in fire protection and life safety services across the country.”
About Telgian Fire Safety
Since 1985, Telgian Fire Safety has served as a trusted partner to clients across the globe, delivering innovative solutions that keep facilities safe, compliant, and on budget. TFS provides testing, inspection, and repair of Fire and Life Safety Systems, including Fire Sprinkler Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Extinguishers, Kitchen Hood Suppression Systems, Backflow Systems, Emergency/Exit Lights, Special Hazards, Clean Agent Systems, and Fire Alarm Monitoring.
Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the company specializes in servicing multi-location properties and large single-campus facilities, currently managing approximately 50,000 locations annually across the U.S. and abroad. Through a centralized approach, Telgian offers clients a standardized process to manage their Fire and Life Safety programs, including Inventory Tracking, Capital Replacement Programs, Budgeting, and Forecasting.