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LeadershipCCFS Leadership TeamOperations of an organization such as CCFS are a team effort. We are fortunate to have a leadership team made up of well known and nationally respected leaders in the area of campus fire safety. These dedicated professionals provide a wealth of experience, knowledge and expertise that is unmatched anywhere and they are responsible for the oversight and operations of CCFS. Download Leadership BrochureLearn more about the Officers, Board members and headquarters staff, their experience and their roles within CCFS: Alan Sactor CFPS, President
Alan Sactor CFPS, University of Maryland Fire Marshal & Assistant Director, University of Maryland, Department of Environmental Safety, Sustainability and Risk Alan is appointed as the Assistant State Fire Marshal for the University of Maryland with jurisdiction for fire prevention, fire investigations, and building construction. Building construction responsibilities cover other University System of Maryland campuses including Bowie State University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Salisbury University, and Frostburg State University. His office also provides emergency response and manages the university's AED program. Alan has over 41 years of experience in fire protection and the fire service including working as a firefighter/paramedic in the Washington D.C. area. He is a member of the technical committees for NFPA 1037, Professional Qualifications for Fire Marshal and NFPA 3&4, Commissioning and Integrated Testing of Fire and Life Safety Systems. He also serves on the APPA Standards and Codes Council. He is past Chairman of the Maryland State Fire Marshals Committee. Alan was a participant and presenter at the first USFA/NFPA Forum on Campus Fire Safety and the first National Summit on Campus Fire Safety. Alan is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist and holds a Master of Science in Environmental Management. He has been with the University of Maryland since 1985. Jody Nolan, Vice President
 Jody Nolan Jody has 25 years of service in the RIT Environmental Health and Safety Department and has been involved in the fire service for 33 years and in the Code enforcement arena equally as long. Jody holds a Bachelor of Science, Applied Arts and Sciences-Honors from RIT with Concentrations in Disaster and Emergency Management, Safety Technology, and Marketing and a general education concentration in Communication. She is currently pursing her Master of Science Degree in Professional Studies, with concentrations workplace learning and instruction and digital media and communications. In 1993, Jody was the first woman to be elected to the Board of Directors of the NYS Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association. With that election, She was also the first woman to hold a Board of Director position of any of the fire service organizations in New York State. She has held every board seat in the organization and held the office of President twice. As President, Jody was actively involved in the process when NYS was moving to a model code. This provided an opportunity to get involved in codes on a national level. She was elected to the Board of Directors of a legacy organization IFCI (International Fire Code Institute) and served as the editor of the newsletter until the organization was absorbed into the International Codes Council. She continues to be active with the ICC serving as Vice Chair of the Reference Standards Committee. When Jody first joined RIT, there was very little fire safety information for college students. Most educational material was geared toward specific populations such as children and elderly. Unfortunately, it took several tragedies nationally to change that landscape. Organizations such as the Center for Campus Fire Safety and colleagues in the fire safety role on university campuses have made a significant impact to ensure students are fire safe. This was no easy undertaking. There have been many roadblocks along the way. Convincing University leadership that these measures are necessary was and still is probably the biggest challenge. One of Jody's most significant accomplishments at RIT was convincing leadership that fire sprinklers were a necessary component of a proposed residence hall renovation project. The proposed renovations were large, but not large enough that the codes would require installation. As a result of her recommendations and those of her predecessors, every residence hall on campus now contains fire sprinklers. RIT has also retrofitted one of our older apartment complexes with fire sprinklers. All new construction also includes fire sprinklers, in some cases regardless of whether code requires it. James Rainer, Secretary/Treasurer
James serves as Director of Fire and Life Safety and University Fire Marshal for Texas A&M. As Director, his duties include overseeing the Fire and Life Safety (FLS) programs. James also served as a part-time faculty member in the Fire Science program at Blinn College for 27 years. He holds an AA degree in Education along with a BS in Construction Science and a MS in Construction Management, both from Texas A&M University. A Certified Building Inspector, Fire Inspector, and Plans Examiner and hold licenses as a Flame Effects Operator, Pyrotechnics Operators, and Pyrotechnics Special Effects Operator. Additionally, he serves on the University Police Department Training Advisory Board, and the Blinn College Fire Science Advisory Board. As Fire Marshal, James responsibilities include all aspects of a campus fire safety program including coordinating plan review for all new construction and facility remodels, inspections, permitting all pyrotechnics, flame effects, and prescribed burns, assisting in the coordination of athletic and other special events on campus, overseeing fire safety education, as well as serving as the liaison between Texas A&M and our local fire departments and the State Fire Marshal’s Office. James holds an AA degree in Education along with a BS in Construction Science and a MS in Construction Management, both from Texas A&M University. He is a Certified Building Inspector, Fire Inspector, and Plans Examiner along with holding licenses as a Flame Effects Operator, Pyrotechnics Operators, and Pyrotechnics Special Effects Operator. Justin Daniels, Immediate Past President
 Justin Daniels, Application Specialist, Knox Company (former Fire Marshal at the University of Oklahoma – Norman Campus). Justin serves as Immediate Past President for The Center for Campus Fire Safety. Justin started working in the fire marshal’s office at the University of Oklahoma in February 2002. In February 2008, Justin became a Certified Fire Inspector, promoted to Assistant Fire Marshal in January 2013, and then to Fire Marshal in August 2013. As Fire Marshal, his duties and responsibilities included but were not limited to: fire inspections for all 300+ existing buildings on campus; fire and life safety training for faculty, staff and students; plan review for new buildings and existing facility remodels; fire drills; fireworks and open flame permits; assist with game day operations and other special events; fire investigation; supervision of 3 Fire Inspectors; and ensure all fire and life safety systems on campus were inspected and maintained. Justin was also responsible for Emergency Management Operations and served as the OU Emergency Operations Center manager. In August 2023, Justin left OU to join the team at Knox Company as an Application Specialist. He works primarily with corporate customers and assists with training first responder personnel on Knox rapid response products.
Douglas Gazzale, Director
Douglas Gazzale, CFPS, CFEI, IAAI-FIT, CFI-II, CFPE, NRP Career Summary:
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William Hempstead, Director William Hempstead, Fire Safety Officer Molloy College Mission/Responsibilities: He hopes to bring in the smaller colleges and universities that do not have the funds to attend our wonderful forum. This is an issue in my case as well, as I paid for the last seminar that I attended. I hope to produce some way to offer scholarships to these smaller colleges/universities so they can attend and benefit from our forum and our other offerings. Career Summary: William has been the Fire Safety Officer for Molloy University since the opening of the first resident hall in 2011. His responsibilities include running fire drills, teaching fire safety to the campus community, working with both county and state fire marshals, maintaining inspections for fire safety appliances. The students have nicknamed me Fire Marshal Bill. Prior to that he was the midnight tour supervisor, and a member of Public Safety since 2009. To his credit he has written several fire safety related articles. He has been a member of the Woodmere Fire Department since 1977, reaching the rank of Captain. As an assistant fire inspector for the Woodmere Fire Department, he would inspect local business for any violations and offer suggestions to abate the situation. An active member of The Center for Campus Fire Safety, and a committee member. A graduate from Molloy University in Business Management. He hopes to bring in the smaller colleges and universities that do not have the funds to attend our wonderful forum. This is an issue in my case as well, as I paid for the last seminar that I attended. I hope to produce some way to offer scholarships to these smaller colleges/universities so they can attend and benefit from our forum and our other offerings. Matthew A. Hicks, Director
Matthew A. Hicks Assistant Fire Marshal, Office of the Fire Marshal University of Maryland Matthew has worked in the University of Maryland, Office of the Fire Marshal for the past eighteen years, with responsibilities increasing periodically from his role as a student employee to the present date as Assistant Fire Marshal. Throughout Matthew's career at the University of Maryland, he has developed expertise in fire safety and gained an understanding of the unique needs of many different stakeholders across the University. From student groups to outside speakers, to the upper administration, his focus on special events has taught him how to effectively communicate the State of Maryland Fire Prevention Code in a way the resonates with each group he interacts with, making sure that they feel their voice is heard while ensuring the safety of life and property at each event. Robert Hicks, Director
Mission/Responsibilities
- Expect to play a role in social media outreach / speak as a someone representing the voice of university students in meetings
Career Summary
- Worked summers throughout middle and high school for a home improvement contractor, learned the complexities of navigating building codes.
- Unpaid intern then paid contractor in the Governor’s Office of Executive Services 2022-2023, worked to respond promptly to the needs of constituents.
- Legislative Assistant in the Maryland General Assembly 2023, 2024, 2025, conducting policy analysis for a Delegate on the Environment and Transportation Committee
Education Summary
- Senior, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, B.A. Public Policy & Planning, Graduate Winter 2025
- Scholar’s Program: Computer Science, St. Mary’s Ryken High School
Hobbies
- Volunteer with nonprofits conducting building repairs, creating safe routes to schools & trash removal in impoverished communities.
- Avid snowboarder, pass holder at Seven Springs
- Flight simulation & game modding enthusiast
Maria Marks, Director
Dr. Rodger Reiswig, Director
 Dr. Rodger Reiswig, SET, Fellow,
Career Summary:- Former Detroit Diesel engine certified technician re-powering large marine vessels and earth moving equipment - NICET certified level IV for fire alarm systems and then moved to teach others about the life safety industry Education/CommitteesSummary: - Eastern Technical certification in Electronics Technology and Microprocessor Design Family/Hobbies: Richard Roberts, Director
 Richard Roberts Over thirty-five years of experience in the installation, sales, commissioning and product management of code Board Committee affiliations:
Family/Hobbies: Nathaniel Smith, Director 
The Catholic University of America Safety and Health Spc. Fire Safety Officer Mission/Responsibilities: The Department of Environmental Health Safety and Risk Management seeks to maintain and foster “safe environments" for all staff, visitors, and the student body. As the Fire Safety Officer, I maintain and perform occasional updates of the University’s Environmental Health and Safety / Fire Safety Web page. This site provides notification of certain fire prevention initiatives, safety, and maintenance procedures that impact the immediate University Community, and visitors.
Family: Happily married to an Educator and Home School Engineer/Ph.D. and we have four children together. Seth Statler, Director
 L. Seth Statler Mission/Responsibilities: Career Summary: Education Summary: Hobbies: Headquarters Support CCFS is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. As such, the CCFS Executive Committee has appointed Tabor and Associates for the day to day administration, promotion and bookkeeping of this non-profit 501C3 organization. The CCFS Executive Director, Bookkeeper and Business Development Manager are employees or sub-contractors of Tabor and Associates. Jessica Dinon: Executive Director, Marketing/Administration ... email |
Maria Marks, CFPS, SET|SIEMENS Smart Infrastructure.
