Jeffery is a Fire and Life safety professional with more than 11 years of experience in the fire protection industry. He began his career with Hilti, a manufacturer of firestopping products, where he developed a comprehensive understanding of firestopping systems and their critical role in life safety and code compliance. During his tenure at Hilti, Jeffery advanced to the role of Fire Protection Specialist, focusing on industry education, technical outreach, and the promotion of fire protection best practices. Jeffery currently serves as Director of Industry Outreach & Education at National Firestopping Solutions (NFS). In this role, he leverages his technical expertise and industry experience to support the education of building officials, AHJs, fire marshals, and facility managers. His work emphasizes closing knowledge gaps, strengthening code understanding, and advancing fire and life safety outcomes through education and collaboration.