Telgian CEO James Tomes has announced the appointment of Chris Higgins as President, Telgian Fire Safety (TFS). In this position, Higgins will maintain strategic and operational responsibility for all TFS business operations.

Higgins brings over 30 years of successful experience leading high-impact, operational initiatives to the company. He is skilled in the development and implementation of operations strategy, continuous improvement, and performance metrics.

Higgins also specialises in team building of geographically dispersed teams, leadership development, and maximising the use of employee engagement strategies. His initiatives result in high performance teams, a strong organizational culture and exceptional customer service, driving customer satisfaction and employee standards of excellence to new levels.

A US Navy veteran, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with Navy accredited courses from Texas Tech University. In addition to his position at Telgian Fire Safety, he is also a lifetime member of AMVETS Post IL 14.

Tomes said: “Chris is a strategic, results-oriented business leader with an impressive track record,. After joining the company in 2021 as Vice President of Customer Service, Chris quickly proved his business acumen and his innovative programs have made him a valuable leader. Additionally, his proven commitment to excellence dovetails with Telgian Fire Safety’s dedication to providing an exceptional customer experience.”