Telgian CEO James Tomes has announced the return of Daniel Vandergriff to Telgian and his appointment as President of Telgian Fire Safety (TFS). As President, Vandergriff is responsible for all TFS operations, including mergers and acquisitions, sales, finance and vendor management.
Vandergriff held several key roles at Telgian from 2007 until 2023, rising to become Executive Vice President of Telgian Engineering & Consulting. From 2023 until his return to Telgian, he served as the Chief Operating Officer at HurtVet, a federal government contractor focused on fire, life safety, and security services.
Vandergriff has 30 years of experience crafting and executing operations strategies and implementing performance metrics that deliver measurable success. As a recognized industry expert, he routinely lectures and authors articles for fire protection and engineering periodicals.
Telgian CEO James Spoke made the announcement: “Dan is a visionary and results-driven business leader.
“While at Telgian previously, Dan consistently demonstrated his strategic insight and business expertise. His innovative initiatives positioned him as a key leader within the organization.
“His steadfast commitment to excellence aligns seamlessly with Telgian Fire Safety’s mission to deliver outstanding customer experiences. We are delighted to welcome Dan back to Telgian.”
Vandergriff earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, and an Associate’s degree in Fire Science from Wayland Baptist University. He served in the United States Air Force from 1995-2004 and was a fire fighter in many areas around the world.
Telgian has announced that Daniel Vandergriff will become President of Fire Safety. He is a previous member of the team and brings over 30 years of experience to the role. Telgian’s CEO said they are delighted to welcome Daniel back.
