I have been in the Fire Protection industry since 1973, starting in Fort Wayne. Married and have 2 children. Moved to Wilmington NC in 1981, started a business in 1992 (American Fire Technologies). Specialized in Industrial Fire Protection; special hazards systems. Provided our services world wide. Company was acquired in 2019, and I retired a year later.. Spending time with family, travel, and on the golf course.