PROTEX CENTRAL - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Chief Technical Officer
• Executive Vice President
• Member of the Management Team

Currently serving on the Technical Committee for the Fire Suppression Systems Association and actively involved in development of a national apprenticeship training program for clean agent fire suppression systems. Brad is active in local and state code development and currently serves as Secretary to the Nebraska Association of Alarm Companies (NAACO). Known as an industry advocate and leader, Brad regularly assists the Engineering community with specialized fire and fire suppression applications. Brad is an active member of the National Fire Protection Association and various LinkedIn fire suppression groups. He holds a BICSI Installer Level II certificate for Communication Systems. Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Officer with 30+ years experience. Brad has extensive expertise in design, development and installation of complex networked fire alarm and fire suppression systems...

Job Titles:

• Chairman of the Board
• Founder
• Member of the Management Team

As Founder and Chairman of the Board, Dennis Mullen has established himself and Protex Central as one of the premier specialized protection solutions integrators in the country over the past 46 years. Dennis has been involved throughout his career with a variety of political and industry positions. Having served as a councilman on the Hastings, Nebraska City Council in the mid-70's, he has successfully engaged with public and private interests on a variety of issues and subjects. During a long and distinguished tenure as Chairman of the Hastings Utilities Board of Public Works, Dennis oversaw the creation and initial construction of the 70 megawatt Whelan Energy Center. His involvement with the Nebraska Public Power Pool was instrumental in forming many of the strategic supply relationships that continue to yield benefits to all Nebraskans.His involvement in the development of rules and regulations for fire safety standards extends beyond his native state onto the national stage with his participation for several years on the National Fire Protection Association's National Fire Alarm Code committee.He's also one of the founding members of the National Independent Fire Alarm Distributor's Association. Dennis continues to be involved with Protex Central while pursuing other business interests in manufacturing and private consulting. Married to his high school sweetheart, Marlene, for 52 years, Dennis enjoys reading, local history and following the activities of seven grandchildren. As Founder and Chairman of the Board, Dennis Mullen has established himself and Protex Central as one of the premier specialized protection solutions integrators in the country over the past 50 years. Dennis has been involved throughout his career with a variety of political and industry positions...

Job Titles:

• Chief Financial Officer
• Senior Vice President

Kevin directs membership efforts in several committees for the Hastings Chamber of Commerce, and he served for five years as its Finance Committee chairman. Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer with 22 years experience in the industry. Kevin has a B.A. in business administration with specialized emphasis in both accounting and economics...

Job Titles:

• Member of the Management Team
• President and Chief Energy Officer

A NICET Level IV certified engineering technician in fire alarm and a Level III technician in the special hazards sub-fields, Mullen is a past-president of the Fire Suppression Systems Association and currently serves on the board of directors as Principal Member Representative to the NFPA 770 Hybrid (Water-Mist & Nitrogen) Fire Extinguishing Systems Committee. Mullen has been active in local and state code development and recently concluded serving his second appointed term on the Iowa State Fire Marshal's Fire Extinguishing Contractors' Advisory Board. Known as an industry advocate and leader, Shawn has extensive experience in making presentations to various industry associations including the National Fire Protection Association, Criminal Justice Facility Engineers National the Hawkeye State Fire Inspector's Association and 140 Character Conference His blog, "Onward & Upward" is closely followed throughout the special hazards fire protection community. He is a graduate of Drake University and is currently serving as President of the Rotary Club of Des Moines. Shawn Mullen, President and Chief Energy Officer, is a 30-year veteran of the fire and security solutions integration business...

Job Titles:

• Alarm Installation Contractor