Fire protection, life safety, and security industry leader Telgian have announced the recipients of the company’s Top Gun Awards. The Top Gun Awards are a highlight at Telgian’s Annual Meeting and recognise the year’s top performing business development associates for each business unit.

This year’s winner for Telgian Fire Safety (TFS) is Steve Goyette. For Telgian Engineering & Consulting, LLC (TEC), the Top Gun recipient is Louis Burton Jr.

“These gentlemen are not focusing solely on sales,” explains Telgian Executive Chairman Russell Leavitt. “They represent the highest levels of integrity and dedication to the profession of fire protection and life safety.  Their individual resolve to provide the best possible solutions to meet the needs of those with whom they work is the secret to their success.”

Steve Goyette is Vice President of Business Development for Telgian Fire Safety and has over 30 years of experience in fire protection design and consulting for a wide variety of industries.  He is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), as well as Level III NICET certified in Automatic Sprinkler System Layout.

“Receiving the 2020 Top Gun award is actually a reflection of the broader team at Telgian,” says Goyette.  “We work together to achieve great outcomes for our customers, and it is the customers’ needs that come first when we’re approaching new business opportunities.  It is an honor to work with these colleagues, each of whom plays a vital role in helping craft the best possible solution for prospective clients. And, I look forward to continuing this work in future years.”

Louis Burton Jr., CFPS is a Strategic Account Manager for Telgian Engineering & Consulting, LLC where he oversees client relations, design, engineering, construction, and procurement teams to ensure projects are delivered accurately, on budget and to code. He has over 18 years of experience in fire protection across a wide array of sectors and holds a certification as a NICET Level II in Fire Suppression Design, as well as a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) designation.

“What drives me daily are growing my relationship with my clients and establishing new ones,” says Burton.  “I truly value the ability to impact Telgian’s ultimate success. Knowing that I do is, in itself, an award to me.”