For over 20 years, Valley Fire has enjoyed steady growth under the guidance and leadership of the current executive team. Please take a minute to meet our leaders:

Tom Hartel, President

Mr. Hartel has served as President of Valley Fire Protection Systems since 1995. Prior to joining Valley, Mr. Hartel was Treasurer with
K & S Automatic Sprinklers, Inc. located in Bellwood, IL

Mr. Hartel graduated from the University of Iowa with a B.B.A. in Business Administration where he majored in Finance. He also holds an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business with specializations in Finance and Accounting. As a young man, Tom earned the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 13, Northern Illinois Chapter.

Tom plays a leadership role in numerous industry trade associations, and BOMA/Suburban Chicago named him "Associate of the Year " in December 2005.

Mr. Hartel is active with several charitable organizations, and he resides in the Western Suburbs of Chicago with his wife and three children. 

John G. Flynn, Vice President

Mr. Flynn has served as Vice President of Valley Fire Protection Systems, since 1988. Prior to joining Valley, Mr. Flynn was Vice President with Chicago Sprinklers Corporation which was located in Carol Stream, IL and then purchased by K & S Automatic Sprinklers, Inc.

Mr. Flynn entered the Fire Sprinkler Industry as an apprentice with Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 281 in 1972 and is a member in good standing.

Mr. Flynn is active with several charitable organizations, and resides in the Western Suburbs of Chicago with his wife. They have two children and three grandchildren.