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ABOUT US

We'll assess your skill match, get you trained up, and help you stay the course. We have the networks to place you in front of hiring managers, and if you're motivated, we'll be a tireless advocate on your behalf.

THE FOUNDERS

COMMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESS

WINSTON MINOR

FOUNDER (in memoriam)

Chief Minor began his career with the Atlanta Fire Department in 1973. He rose to Fire Chief, and during his command, Chief Minor was highly regarded for his executive leadership ability in one of the nation’s busiest fire departments.

DAVID HARRIS

CO-FOUNDER

Chief Harris is a retired veteran of the United States Air Force. He served in fire protection for 32 years, including positions of Chief of Technical Services at Dobbins Air Force Reserve Base and Fire Chief at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics.

CURTIS MAFFETT

CO-FOUNDER

Chief Maffett joined the Columbia, South Carolina Fire Department in 1972. Over the next twenty-five years he rose to the rank of Deputy Fire Chief before finishing his career in 2011 with the Town of Stratford, Connecticut Fire Department.

Team

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Our board of directors oversees all the organization's efforts. The board meets to ensure that our mission and strategy are aligned to efficiently meet our performance,  governance and other goals.

KATELYN MCGARY SHIPPER, PHD

CHAIR

Katelyn most recently worked in marketing analytics for American Express in NYC. She has a PhD in molecular biophysics.
Denver, CO

RODERICK JOLIVETTE

VICE PRESIDENT

Roderick is the Fire Chief for Manchester Fire Rescue. He served in the United States Navy.
Manchester, GA

SCOTT MANSON, CPA, JD

TREASURER

Scott is an independent financial and legal consultant. Scott has a juris doctorate and is a certified public accountant.
Scottsdale, AZ

WELLINGTON DAVIES

DIRECTOR

Wellington is Executive Director for Troops To Firefighters Inc.

Phoenix, AZ

KATRINA HARLEY

DIRECTOR

Katrina is Program Coordinator for the Douglas County Task Force on Family Violence.
Douglasville, GA

ANDREW JAMES

DIRECTOR

Andrew is the Fire Chief of Fire & Emergency Services for McCrady Training Center at the South Carolina National Guard. He is a retired veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Columbia, SC

Board of Directors

CONTACT TROOPS TO FIREFIGHTERS

Wellington Davies

Tel: (908) 310-9597

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