MSA, the pioneer in the development, manufacture, and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures announced that Nish Vartanian, President, and CEO, has been elected to the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Supporting the firefighters
The IAFF Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Washington D.C., provides charitable support and direct assistance to IAFF firefighters and their families in the wake of natural or man-made disasters, scholarships to the children of fallen firefighters, and burn assistance to members burned in the line of duty.
As a new member, he will bring fresh ideas, a unique perspective, and invaluable experience"
“Nish has always been an ardent supporter of fire fighters,” said Harold A. Schaitberger, IAFF Foundation Chairman. “As a new member of our Foundation’s board, he will bring fresh ideas, a unique perspective, and invaluable experience that is going to help our fire fighters and their families in their time of need.”
Nish's experience
Mr. Vartanian has more than 30 years of experience with MSA and has served the company in a variety of capacities.
These include U.S. National Sales Manager; Director of North America Commercial Sales and Distribution; Vice President and Global Business Leader for MSA's Fixed Gas and Flame Detection business; Vice President of MSA North America; and Senior Vice President and President, MSA Americas.
protecting the safety of people at work
IAFF, MSA share a direct connection to the fire service and are committed to protecting the health, safety
Mr. Vartanian’s election to the IAFF Foundation’s Board aligns well with MSA’s mission of protecting people at work.
Additionally, both organizations share a direct connection to the fire service and both are committed to protecting the health, safety, and well-being of people. Most recently, when Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina, MSA and the IAFF Foundation were there, providing direct assistance to those impacted by the storm.
Fire service
“Being elected to the Board of Directors for the IAFF Foundation is an incredible honor,” said Mr. Vartanian.
“As CEO of a company that has deep roots in the fire service, I am excited to have this opportunity and I look forward to collaborating with other Board members to further the work of the IAFF Foundation, and the positive impact they make on so many lives.”
