May 6th, 2013
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 3, 2013) – LSS Life Safety Services, a leader in passive fire protection services, has welcomed Denise Piatt as their new Recruiting Manager. Denise will be responsible for expanding national recruiting efforts and delivering all facets of recruiting success throughout the organization.
Denise has over twelve years of Human Resources and Recruiting experience, and has worked for industry leading companies such as Kindred Healthcare and Elmcroft Senior Living. “Denise’s expertise extends beyond just filling positions as she has been involved with building new programs and processes in HR and Recruiting”, said Craig Rutledge, President of LSS. “We had another year of tremendous growth in 2012, and we believe that the trend will accelerate in 2013. Denise’s recruiting experience will allow us to put the right people in place to be ready for that continued growth.”
In her role of Recruiting Manager, Mrs. Piatt will develop national recruiting plans for the placement of permanent LSS employees’. This will be accomplished by employing traditional recruiting practices and resources as well as developing new, innovative recruiting ideas that will work with LSS’ niche market and operations strategies.
“While my background has been in healthcare, I am really excited to learn a new industry,” Denise said when asked about her new position at LSS Life Safety Services. “I love being able to help a company grow, and I also love the new challenge this position offers. I’m looking forward to being a part of the LSS family and to further contribute to this company’s growth”.
For more information about LSS Life Safety Services, please contact Lori Wood, lwood@lifesafetyservices.com or visit www.LifeSafetyServices.com.
About Life Safety Services:
LSS Life Safety Services specializes fire damper inspections, fire door inspections, firestop survey and firestop installation services to commercial facilities. Considered a leader in the Fire Safety Industry, LSS Life Safety Services’ has made a commitment to commercial Facilities to provide specialized passive fire protection inspections of the highest quality to ensure compliance with NFPA’s critical Life Safety Code®.
May 2nd, 2013
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (April 30, 2013) – LSS Life Safety Services (LSS), a leader in passive fire protection inspection services, announced today that Mrs. Emily Lagler has joined the company as the new Customer Service and Special Project Manager. Emily will be responsible for helping maintain LSS ‘commitment to creating solid partnerships with facilities throughout the United States and Canada by promoting exceptional customer service for the company.
Emily has immediately been tasked with mapping out current business work flows to aid the recruiting department in hiring efforts. As LSS Life Safety Services continues to grow, she will assist in other areas, such as scheduling and workflow, to help the Operations Department manage the increased workload. “Emily’s role is instrumental in helping the Operations Department run seamlessly with the other areas of the company,“ said Craig Rutledge, President of LSS. “The Ops Department always faces challenges because it has so many moving parts and is changing on a daily basis. Emily’s strong problem solving skills and excellent leadership skills will ultimately allow our Operations Department to be fluent in a constantly changing industry.”
Emily has had nearly 15 years of customer service experience, along with three years of marketing experience. She previously worked as an Assistant Manager and Regional Marketing Representative in the restaurant industry, and was an Assistant Customer Service Manager in the grocery industry.
“I am coming to LSS Life Safety Services eager to learn and I am ready to work with the rest of the LSS team and help them take this company to the next level”, Emily stated. “Customers are why we have a job – I strive to go above and beyond the customers’ expectations. I believe in thoroughly training employees and giving them as much information as possible. In turn, this will provide them with the tools they need to provide first-class customer service. “
For more information about LSS Life Safety Services, please contact Lori Wood, lwood@lifesafetyservices.com or visit www.LifeSafetyServices.com.
About Life Safety Services:
LSS Life Safety Services specializes in fire damper inspections, fire door inspections, firestop survey and firestop installation services to commercial facilities. Considered a leader in the Fire Safety Industry, LSS Life Safety Services’ has made a commitment to commercial Facilities to provide specialized passive fire protection inspections of the highest quality to ensure compliance with NFPA’s critical Life Safety Code®
May 2nd, 2013
LOUISVILLE, KY (May 2, 2013) – LSS Life Safety Services, an industry leader in fire damper inspections, fire door inspections and firestop survey and installation services, has welcomed Kevin Turay as its new Vice President of Operations. Kevin brings with him many years of experience in Operations Management and is an integral part of LSS Life Safety Services’ overall growth plan.
As the National Inspections Manager for SimplexGrinnell for 37 years, Mr. Turay performed numerous roles that will be extremely beneficial to LSS. “Kevin’s hands-on experience in the field allows him direct reference to the work LSS’ inspection technicians perform every day”, said Craig Rutledge, President of LSS. “This will ultimately allow him to be an exceptional Manager to our technicians because he has the technical knowledge they need in a mentor.”
Mr. Turay was indirectly involved with LSS Life Safety Services for a number of years during his tenure with SimplexGrinnell, whom LSS has a strong working relationship with to this day.“I am extremely excited to be working with LSS Life Safety Services, and I am very happy to be joining the family”, said Kevin Turay. “LSS is a company that we can take pride in working for because it is healthy and growing, and there are not a lot of companies that cannot make that claim”.
For more information about LSS Life Safety Services or other information about passive fire protection inspection services, please call 1-888-675-4519 or visit http://www.lifesafetyservices.com.
About Life Safety Services:
LSS Life Safety Services specializes fire damper inspections, fire door inspections, firestop survey and firestop installation services to commercial facilities. Considered a leader in the Fire Safety Industry, LSS Life Safety Services’ has made a commitment to commercial Facilities to provide specialized passive fire protection inspections of the highest quality to ensure compliance with NFPA’s critical Life Safety Code®
January 2nd, 2013
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY , January 2, 2013 – LSS Life Safety Services (LSS), a leader in passive fire protection inspection services, announced today that Kathy Clements has joined them as their new Controller. Kathy will lead LSS Life Safety Services’ accounting department, as well as direct the financial plans of the business.
Kathy brings with her valuable accounting, budgeting, and management experience. Her years as the President of a local Direct Mail Marketing company will allow her to further enhance the mission of LSS Life Safety Services by providing the LSS team with yet another strong member of the management team.
“I am very excited to be part of a growing company! I have seen a number of good working parts thus far at this company. I am really looking forward to seeing what 2013 brings for LSS Life Safety Services”
“Kathy’s depth of knowledge and noted prior work experience will be instrumental to her new position”, said Craig Rutledge, President of LSS Life Safety Services. “Her past work experience will allow her to contribute greatly to the goals of the company, particularly pertaining to matters of finance. Having Kathy join our team is an important and vital step in our growth”, said Rutledge.
For more information about LSS Life Safety Services, please contact Lori Wood, lwood@lifesafetyservices.com or visit http://www.LifeSafetyServices.com.
October 18th, 2012
LOUISVILLE, KY (October 18, 2012)- LSS Life Safety Services, an industry leader in passive fire protection inspection services such as fire and smoke damper inspections, fire door inspections, and firestopping, has been awarded a position on Business First’s “Fast Fifty” list for the fifth consecutive year. The “Fast Fifty” is an award that honors the fifty fastest-growing independently owned and privately held companies within Louisville and the surrounding areas. This year, the “Fast Fifty” included companies that have earned at least a 27% growth rate, which was up from the 15%-25% growth rate held by last year’s award winners.
Business First’s “Fast 50” program honors fifty privately based companies located within nine Kentucky counties, including Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Meade, Nelson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, and Trimble. Also including companies located in Clark, Floyd, Harrison, and Washington counties in Indiana. These companies must have a three-year operating sales history, as well as an average of $1 million in annual revenue for their three most recent fiscal years.
“Our team has really put in the effort to grow this company and everyone is directly involved in where it has been and where it is going,” said Craig Rutledge, owner of LSS. “To be able to sustain growth the way that we have over the past several years is something that we are really proud of. We are creating jobs and contributing directly to our economy and as a business owner, that’s really what it is all about.“
LSS has maintained steady growth over the past five years primarily through exceeding their customer’s expectations through phenomenal customer service, which has allowed them to build upon an already loyal customer base. They have also poured their budget into beefing up their marketing campaigns and online presence, strengthening and expanding their sales force and focusing on operations.
For more information about LSS Life Safety Services, please call 1-888-675-4519 or visit online at http://www.lifesafetyservices.com
About LSS Life Safety Services
LSS Life Safety Services specializes in the inspection and repair of fire and smoke dampers, fire doors and fire stop survey and installation services in commercial facilities. Considered a leader in the Fire Safety Industry, LSS Life Safety Services’ has made a commitment to Commercial Facilities to provide specialized fire protection inspections of the highest quality to ensure compliance with NFPA’s critical Life Safety Code.