The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), the professional society for fire protection and fire safety engineering, has named Amanda Kimball, PE, FSFPE, its 2025 President and Shamim Rashid-Sumar, PE, FSFPE, its President-Elect.
Amanda Kimball, PE, FSFPE, is the Executive Director at the Fire Protection Research Foundation, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) research affiliate.
Kimball’s background experience includes fire protection engineering consulting with expertise in building code life safety analyses, design of fire protection systems, fire and egress modeling of buildings and subway stations, and risk analysis.
Kimball has been an SFPE member for more than 20 years, has served on the SFPE Board of Directors since 2017, and served as the Secretary-Treasure from 2021 through 2023.
Amanda has also contributed extensively to SFPE through her involvement on various committees. From 2014 to 2015, she served on the Nomination Committee and the Research, Tools, and Methods Committee as part of the Subcommittee on Research & Innovation.
In this role, Amanda chaired a working group tasked with developing the research roadmap for fire protection engineering, now serving as a critical guide for the SFPE Foundation’s projects.
Amanda’s leadership and commitment to advancing fire protection engineering have solidified her as a respected figure in the field and a key contributor to the growth and success of SFPE.
Shamim Rashid-Sumar, PE, FSFPE is Senior Vice President, Fire Codes and Standards at the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA).
In her current role, Shamim works with National Model Building Codes and International Standards Organizations to advocate for resilience and sustainability in the built environment. She also provides technical support regarding codes, standards, regulations and legislation at the national, state, and local level.
Chris Jelenewicz, PE, FSFPE, Chief Executive Officer of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers said: “As SFPE continues to expand its global reach and influence, we are thrilled to welcome some of the brightest minds in fire protection and fire safety engineering to our leadership team,”
“The 2025 elected leaders bring a wealth of expertise, passion, and a forward-thinking approach that will drive the Society’s mission toward innovation, sustainability, and advancing professional excellence.
“Together, we are poised to strengthen SFPE’s programs, elevate our impact worldwide, and champion the evolution of the fire protection engineering profession.”
The Society of Fire Protection Engineers has named Amanda Kimball as its new President for 2025. Kimball’s background in fire protection consulting mean the Society of Fire Protection Engineers has said they are thrilled to welcome her alongside other newly elected leaders.
