New Hire Spotlight: Mike Kramer, Fire Protection Technician
As the grandson of a retired firefighter and inspector, Mike Kramer was always intrigued by fire protection. He didn’t anticipate getting into the industry, but after studying business management at the University of Toledo,…
Fire Prevention Week 2021: October 3-9! Learn the Sounds of Safety
Sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association, the annual Fire Prevention Week is upon us. It’s the longest-running public health acknowledgement in the U.S., proclaimed a national observance by President Calvin…
New Hire Spotlight: Michael Zellers, P.E. — Fire Protection Engineer
Michael Zellers with his wife and daughter Joining a volunteer fire department sparked Michael Zellers’ initial interest in fire protection. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor’s degree in…
New Hire Spotlight: Ryan Tracy — Property Loss Control Consultant
Ryan Tracy enjoying the beauty of Crested Butte, Colorado When Ryan Tracy graduated from Penn State with a degree in mechanical engineering, he didn’t know of any classmates pursuing fire protection or property loss control.…
Harrington Group Celebrates 35 Years of Success with a Fresh New Look!
Jeff Harrington found his way to fire protection in college. After randomly choosing a project posted on a campus bulletin board at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, he ended up minoring in fire protection engineering, which…
New Hire Spotlight: Alyssa Burroughs – Draw Team Coordinator
Alyssa Burroughs When Alyssa Burroughs was a student in the building systems engineering program at Ranken Technical College, her curriculum included courses in all manner of engineering disciplines, including electrical,…
New Hire Spotlight: Mohammed Alam – Industrial Process Safety Consultant
Mo and Emmi As Harrington Group continues to grow, so does our range of expertise. This summer, Mohammed Alam joined the team with a background in industrial process safety engineering. Originally from Bangladesh, Mohammed…
New Hire Spotlight: John Dreher – Fire Protection Consultant
John Dreher and his dog Ryker John Dreher was first exposed to fire protection after graduating from college. While pursuing a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Stony Brook University, he interned in the MEP industry. After…
New Hire Spotlight: Ying Zou, P.E. – Senior Fire Protection Engineer
Ying Zou Ying Zou wanted to be a firefighter. But opportunities for that career path were limited when she was growing up in China, so she studied mechanical engineering at Jilin University in Changchun. It wasn’t until she…
New Hire Spotlight: Zach Ataiyan, PE – Fire Protection Engineer
Zach Ataiyan and Family For Zach Ataiyan, fire protection runs in the family. The son of a civil-turned-fire-protection engineer, Zach studied mechanical engineering at South Dakota State University before completing a Master…
New Hire Spotlight: Eric Okurowski, P.E. – Fire Protection Engineer
Eric Okurowski Eric Okurowski was an undergraduate student at the University of Maryland when he was introduced to fire protection. He looked into the well-known program after learning about it from his fellow students, and…
New Hire Spotlight: Courtney Beyer – Project Coordinator
Courtney Beyer is Harrington Group’s newest Project Coordinator, but she’s certainly not new to this type of work. The New Jersey native spent the last 18 years in a similar position for an HVAC company, facilitating complex…
New Hire Spotlight: Matt Allen, PE – Fire Protection Engineer
Matt Allen with his wife, Molly When Matt Allen enrolled as a freshman at Oklahoma State University, his plan was to study civil engineering — then an entry-level orientation course introduced him to fire protection. “I soon…
New Hire Spotlight: Jake Haussels – Fire Protection Consultant
Jake Haussels has always been good at building and fixing things. It started with LEGO sets when he was a kid and has evolved into a challenging and satisfying career in fire protection. Computer-aided design (CAD) classes…
New Hire Spotlight: Erik Hahne – Fire Protection Consultant
As Harrington Group, Inc. continues to grow, Erik Hahne is eager to contribute to that growth. With a bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology from Oklahoma State University and four…