FIRE TECH SYSTEMS - Key Persons

Linda opened her own firm, Fire Tech Systems, Inc. in September of 1990. Fire Tech Systems, Inc. provides a valuable service offering life safety needs through fire protection to commercial and industrial businesses as well as residential homes throughout six states. Her involvement in fire protection extends nationally in numerous associations. She serves on the Technical Committee with the National Fire Protection Association for the NFPA 232 Code for Record Protection, President of the Louisiana Fire Sprinkler Association, Building Owners and Managers Association Board, American Fire Sprinkler Association Board Secretary, AFSA 2018 Membership Committee Chair, Fortis Insurance Risk Control Management Committee Chair, Board Member of NICET (National Institute for Certificates in Engineering Technologies). Additional professional involvements include the Associated General Contractors and National Association of Women in Construction. Community service evokes a strong commitment from Linda. In 2009 she was appointed by Lt. General Frank Klotz, AFGSC Commander to serve as a charter member of the Air Force Global Strike Command Civic Leader Program and continues to her serve under Four-Star General Robin Rand. Linda was inducted into the Junior Achievement of N. LA's Business Hall of Fame which celebrates exceptional business leaders who have demonstrated a lifetime of achievement and investment in our community and was named the 2016 Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, Business Leader of the Year. Only the second woman in forty years to win this distinguished honor. 2017 BizMagazine ‘s Best Places to Work and 5 Over 50 Recipient. Award honors five individuals in the community for their contribution, experience and community. Linda is a community partner with the Sheriffs Safety Town and the Minority Supplier Institute. She is Chair of the C-100 Military Affairs Committee and served as the first woman President of the Committee of One Hundred. Appointed by Mayor Ollie Tyler she served on the City of Shreveport Architect and Engineers Selection Committee. Served on the Board of the Sci-Port Discovery Center and is a member of the Shreveport-Bossier Military Affairs Council. Aspiring to help the local community, she established the Fire Tech Systems Scholarship Program for ambitious, young ladies whose studies involve the construction industry. Linda also partners with the Shreveport-Bossier Women in Construction to offer a scholarship through the Caddo Career & Technology Center. Linda is a graduate from the State of Louisiana, Shreveport Bossier Vocational Technical Institute for Mechanical Drafting. Resides in Shreveport, Louisiana with her husband of thirty years, Richard. Mother of two daughters, Emily and Nikki. Both daughters are currently enrolled at Ole Miss University. Linda and her family are members of Grace Community Methodist Church. Linda is a graduate from the State of Louisiana, Shreveport Bossier Vocational Technical Institute for Mechanical Drafting. Resides in Shreveport, Louisiana with her husband of twenty-nine years, Richard. Mother of two daughters, Emily and Nikki who are currently enrolled at Ole Miss University. Linda and her family are members of Grace Community Methodist Church.