Telgian strengthens leadership in inspection and repair operations
Iain Hoey
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Telgian promotes two leaders to vice president roles
Telgian Fire Safety has promoted two senior staff members to vice president roles.
The company announced the changes on Wednesday 24 September 2025.
Stephanie Hovey takes inspection operations leadership
Stephanie Hovey [left] has been appointed Vice President of Inspection Operations.
She previously served as Senior Manager of Client and Vendor Operations.
Her new responsibilities include overseeing inspection, testing and maintenance of fire and life safety systems.
These systems are required to remain functional to protect both people and property.
Hovey has more than 15 years of experience in customer service, operations management and facilitation.
The company confirmed her appointment reflects a focus on customer protection.
Valerie Olivas appointed vice president of repair operations
Valerie Olivas [right] has been promoted to Vice President of Repair Operations.
She will direct all repair operations for fire and life safety systems across the US.
Telgian said her leadership will support compliance and operational continuity for customer facilities.
Olivas joined the company in 2007 and has held a variety of roles since then.
She has developed broad knowledge of operational and logistical demands in fire and life safety.
Company president comments on promotions
Dan Vandergriff, President of Telgian Fire Safety, said: “These promotions recognize not only Stephanie and Valerie’s outstanding contributions, but also their leadership, vision, and commitment to protecting our customers.
“It also allows us to continue to raise the bar in fire protection and life safety services across the country.”
Relevance for fire and safety professionals
This announcement matters for professionals concerned with inspection, maintenance and repair of life safety systems.
The appointment of Hovey means inspection operations will now be led by an executive experienced in customer operations and system readiness.
Her oversight will affect testing and maintenance practices for a wide range of facilities.
Olivas will direct repair operations, ensuring systems are restored to compliant and operational condition nationwide.
Her long career at Telgian gives her operational insight into repair logistics and customer requirements.
Facility managers, contractors and compliance officers will see the effects of these changes in how services are organised and delivered.
Telgian promotes two leaders to vice president roles: Summary
Telgian Fire Safety announced on Wednesday 24 September 2025 that two senior staff members have been promoted to vice president positions.
Stephanie Hovey became Vice President of Inspection Operations after serving as Senior Manager of Client and Vendor Operations.
Her role covers inspection, testing and maintenance of fire and life safety systems that protect people and property.
Valerie Olivas was named Vice President of Repair Operations with responsibility for managing repair services across the US.
She joined Telgian in 2007 and has worked in several operational and logistical roles during her career.
Company President Dan Vandergriff said the promotions reflect the leadership, vision and customer commitment of Hovey and Olivas.
This article contains information from the following source: Telgian Fire Safety