Hierlmeier Welcomed as EVP of Ahern Fire Protection

Ahern President and CEO Tripp Ahern is pleased to introduce Jace Hierlmeier as the Company’s new Executive Vice President of Ahern Fire Protection. Hierlmeier will be assuming the duties of Executive Vice President Al Fox, who will be retiring from the Company later this year after 32 years of service.

Hierlmeier brings over 20 years of experience in both sales and operations to the position. He has led teams in a variety of roles within the life safety and security industry, and most recently served as District General Manager for TYCO/SimplexGrinnell & TIS in Plymouth, Minnesota. He graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in Marketing from Lakeland College in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and has served on several industry association boards, including his current position as Secretary and member of the Board of Directors for the Minnesota chapter of the National Fire Sprinkler Association.

In his new role, Hierlmeier will oversee operations and strategic initiatives for all Ahern Fire Protection offices throughout the Midwest.

“Jace’s industry experience, combined with his proven success in sales and business development, will help keep Ahern Fire Protection on its path of steady, profitable growth,” said President and CEO Tripp Ahern. “We are pleased to have him on the team, and look forward to his contributions to the fire protection group and the Company.”