The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) is pleased to announce its 2024-2025 officer election results. Linda M. Biernacki, Fire Tech Systems, Inc., Shreveport, La., was re-elected as Chair of the Board. Paul DeLorie, Hampshire Fire Protection Co., Londonderry, N.H., was re-elected First Vice Chair; and Jay Strickland, Strickland Fire Protection, Forestville, Md., was re-elected Second Vice Chair. Jeff Phifer, Crawford Sprinkler Company of South Carolina, Lugoff, S.C., was re-elected Secretary; and Rod DiBona, Pye-Barker Fire and Safety, Rapid City, S.D., was re-elected Treasurer.

Biernacki, DiBona, and Strickland were all re-elected for another three-year term. Newly elected to the Board were Hunter Brendle, Brendle Sprinkler Co., Inc., Montgomery, Ala. and Mindy Buckley, Allsouth Sprinkler Co., Buford, Ga.

“To better serve our members and chapters, we have reorganized AFSA’s regional map to add Directors to increase local support. There are now 10 Regional Directors and four At-Large Directors. We are at your service,” Biernacki said. “Our purpose in expanding the regions to 10 is to have Board of Directors reach out and touch you, our chapters. It’s important for us to hear all the exciting projects you are working on; the more we know the more we can help.”

AFSA members have elected Hunter Brendle, president of Brendle Sprinkler Company, Inc., based in Montgomery, Ala., as a new At-Large Director for the association. “Being elected as an AFSA Board Member is a huge honor and privilege and I can’t wait to serve this incredible industry. I love being part of an organization that’s mission is to educate the industry and to help save lives and property,” comments Brendle.

Members also elected Mindy Buckley, CFO and co-owner at Allsouth Sprinkler Company, Burford, Ga., as an At-Large Director. “I am excited and honored to join the Board of Directors,” Buckley stated. “As a new Director, I hope to bring fresh ideas, strengthen our membership, and continue advancing education through our training programs.”

AFSA’s Board of Directors is strongly committed to the continuance of the merit shop philosophy, the promotion of property and life safety through the use of automatic fire protection, and the continued development of training for fire sprinkler fitters, layout technicians, inspectors, and management. AFSA members are encouraged to ask questions or voice suggestions with any Board member or staff.

To connect with AFSA’s Board of Diretors, visit the Board of Directors’ webpage on the AFSA website, www.firesprinkler.org/.