Tina Dannaker, P.E.
Tina Dannaker has been working in the fire protection engineering industry since 1999, with emphasis in design and construction administration, property loss control, commissioning, code research, hazardous materials analysis, and performance-based design solutions. She has extensive experience reviewing alternate means and methods, such as fire-modeling and other components of performance-based design, to achieve equivalent levels of safety in buildings. Tina has expertise in various structures including industrial, residential, institutional, medical, high-rise buildings, large assembly, and high-piled storage facilities, as well as hazardous and explosive materials and flammable liquid facilities. She has designed fire protection systems, including fire alarms and sprinkler systems with the necessary water supply, and has managed specifications, drawings, and narratives across all phases of construction. Tina has been heavily involved in hazardous materials assessments, code studies, life safety evaluations, as well as master planning, and has conducted site surveys to evaluate existing systems, their relationship to proposed systems, and to identify potential problems. She is well versed in Building and Fire Codes, NFPA Codes and Standards and insurance standards such as FM Global Data Sheets.
Daniel Lampke, P.E.
Daniel Lampke has been working in the fire protection engineering industry since 2010, successfully completing a wide range of project types for a diverse client base across the United States. He is an expert in fire suppression, fire alarm/occupant notification systems, smoke control system design and commissioning, industrial fire protection, and egress modeling. Dan has a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each client and project. His experience spans various industries, allowing him to approach challenges with a well-rounded perspective, combining practicality with creative problem-solving.
Matt Connolly, P.E.
Matt Connolly earned both a Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute before starting his career in the fire protection industry in 2012. Since joining HGI in 2014 as a fire protection engineering consultant, he has become a licensed professional engineer in multiple states, and currently serves as an Associate and Project Manager. Beyond his role at HGI, Matt contributes to the NFPA 12/12A/2001 Technical Committee on Gaseous Fire Extinguishing Systems. He is also IFSAC-certified as a firefighter and previously volunteered with the Town of Peshtigo Fire Department in Wisconsin.
Matt Guilfoyle, P.E.
Matt Guilfoyle has been working in the fire protection engineering industry since 2012. He is a graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, with his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering. He currently leads the Performance-Based Design (“PBD”) Team at Harrington Group. He and his team are keenly interested in finding creative solutions to both fire protection and code related challenges in the built environment. He is skilled in many areas of fire protection with a focus on PBD, computer modeling tools, full-scale testing, and discussing/presenting alternative methods of design and construction to the authority having jurisdiction.
Benjamin Randle, CET
Benjamin Randle has been a dedicated professional in fire protection engineering since 1996. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection and Safety Technology from Oklahoma State University, along with an Engineering Technician Certification in Water-Based Systems Layout from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET). His expertise covers a broad range of areas, including building and fire code analysis, fire sprinkler system design, fire pumps and water supply systems, fire detection and notification systems, and high-piled combustible storage solutions.