January 18th, 2012
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (January 19, 2012) – LSS Life Safety Services is pleased to announce that Stephanie Hilbert has recently joined the company as a Client Report Specialist. Stephanie will be responsible for producing and assembling client reports, the main deliverable for the company, as well as handling other administrative and operational duties.
“Stephanie is going to be a great asset to LSS Life Safety Services, “said Lisa Campbell, Office Manager. “Her professionalism and eagerness to learn reflects on her everyday duties and what she has to offer our company. When LSS hires, we hire the best, and Stephanie is one of them.”
Mrs. Hilbert served in the United States Air Force for seven years as a Personnel Manager with over two years concentration in finance. In addition, she has over a decade in customer service experience.
“I am thrilled to be part of a team that values service and is committed to excellence. The fact that LSS champions safety and service reflects an important value I honor in my family,” said Hilbert. “Safety does not happen by accident at home or in the workplace – and to know that LSS is on the cutting edge of providing safety services for healthcare, education and commercial facilities, makes me proud to be a member of the team.”
LSS Life Safety Services is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky and is currently doing business in all fifty states, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
About LSS Life Safety Services:
LSS Life Safety Services specializes in fire damper testing, fire and smoke damper inspections, damper repairs, fire door inspections, firestop installation and firestopping surveys. 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®.
For additional information about LSS Life Safety Services, please contact lwood@lifesafetyservices.com.
October 31st, 2011
Fire Damper Testing Company Makes list of Fastest-Growing Privately Owned Companies for the Fourth Consecutive Year
LOUISVILLE, KY. (November 1, 2011) – LSS Life Safety Services, an industry leader in passive fire protection inspection services such as fire and smoke damper inspections, firestopping and fire door inspections, has been awarded a position on Business First’s “Fast Fifty” list for the fourth consecutive year. The “Fast Fifty” is an award that honors the fifty fastest-growing independent and privately held companies in the Greater Louisville area. The Fast Fifty companies must be independent, for-profit and privately held while having an average of at least $1 million in revenue for the three most recent years.
Business First’s Fast 50 Program honors the 50 fastest-growing independent and privately held companies in the Greater Louisville area. The Fast 50 companies must privately held and have an average of at least $1 million in sales revenue for the past three years. The company must also be headquartered in Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Meade, Nelson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer or Trimble counties in Kentucky, or Clark, Floyd, Harrison or Washington counties in Indiana.
“I’m extremely proud of the LSS team and am the first to admit that we can’t accomplish great things without great people, “said Craig Rutledge, owner of LSS Life Safety Services. “We are constantly looking for ways to grow our company and create more jobs for our community despite the many economic hurdles out there. Look for even more exciting things from the LSS team in the year to come.”
LSS Life Safety Services has sustained significant growth for fourth consecutive years by staying aggressive in marketing even during a down economy. Additionally, the sales and marketing teams have focused on expanding their base of large national accounts.
For more information about LSS Life Safety Services, please call 1-888-675-4519 or visit 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 passive fire protection inspections of the highest quality to ensure compliance with NFPA’s critical Life Safety Code®
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October 18th, 2011
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (October 17th, 2011) – LSS Life Safety Services is pleased to announce that Thomas J. Cox has recently joined the company as Account Executive based out of Las Vegas, Nevada. Thomas will be developing and managing the Western Region including Nevada, Utah, California, Arizona and Hawaii. He will also be responsible for educating fire officials, facility managers, and other fire protection professionals on the importance of passive fire protection.
“We are extremely pleased to have “T.J.” join our LSS team. He has a very diverse background in professional selling within the financial, automotive, and internet industries.” said Michael Lohr, National Director of Service Sales.
Mr. Cox has over a decade of Sales and Marketing experience in the commercial sector which will lend itself well to the key vertical markets that we serve.
“Joining LSS Life Safety Services is a dream come true. To be part of a rapidly growing company that has very solid plans for the future is just amazing. This is a wonderful opportunity for me and my family. I am excited about the products and services LSS has to offer, and the difference they make. To find this level of passion and dedication from a national company is unbelievable. It just doesn’t get any better.”
LSS Life Safety Services is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky and is currently doing business in all fifty states, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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 passive fire protection inspections of the highest quality to ensure compliance with NFPA’s critical Life Safety Code®.
For additional information about LSS Life Safety Services, please contact lwood@lifesafetyservices.com.
June 23rd, 2011
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 23, 2011) –LSS Life Safety Services (LSS), an industry leader in fire and smoke damper inspections, fire door inspections, and firestop services announced today the release of their proprietary web-based inspection software, LSS Site Surveyor. The release of the software is just the first in many steps of a complete inspection package centered on an application that will utilize the popular Apple iPad.
“LSS Site Surveyor is the next generation of passive fire protection management”, said Garry Cronin, Vice President of Operations for LSS Life Safety Services. “By marrying the online reporting portal with the technician iPad interface, this proprietary system allows facility managers to efficiently manage their passive fire protection inspections within all of their facilities on a real-time basis. This enables them to continuously maintain compliance with their respective Life Safety Codes, which is by far LSS’ biggest goal”, said Cronin.
LSS worked with Parker Smith Software Company, a custom software development firm based in Louisville, Kentucky to develop the software. The company specializes in the design and creation of web-based, desktop and mobile applications, and provides a variety of consulting and hosting services.
LSS Site Surveyor’s custom software features include:
For more information about LSS Life Safety Services or their proprietary inspection software, LSS Site Surveyor, please call 1-888-675-4519 or visit http://www.lifesafetyservices.com
January 10th, 2011
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (January 10, 2011) –LSS Life Safety Services is pleased to announce that Michael Lohr has recently joined the company as Director of Service Sales based out of Wellington, Florida. Michael will be developing and managing a direct sales force across the United States, Canada and Great Britain. He will also lend his Life Safety Industry expertise to educate fire officials, facility managers, and other fire protection professionals on the importance of passive fire protection.
“We are extremely pleased to have Michael join our LSS Life Safety Services’ team. He brings 30 years of sales and marketing experience from the Life Safety Industry as well as extensive code expertise making him a natural fit for the position.” said Craig Rutledge, President. “LSS has a reputation as the trusted industry leader in passive fire protection inspection services. Michael is going to build on that reputation and help us to achieve our strategic growth objectives in the future.”
Mr. Lohr has over thirty years of experience in Sales, Sales Management and Service Marketing in the life safety space. “I’m thrilled to be working with a company that cares about saving lives, protecting property and providing a quality of service that is recognized as second to none in the industry” said Michael. “I wanted to work for a company with an entrepreneurial spirit and unlimited growth potential. LSS is one of the fastest growing companies in the industry and I found that to be very appealing.”
Life Safety Services is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky and is currently doing business in all fifty states, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Plans are currently underway to open branch offices in each region of the U.S. by the end of 2011.
About Life Safety Services:
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, 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®.
For additional information about Life Safety Services, please contact lwood@lifesafetyservices.com.