Alberta, Canada
Area: Alberta, Canada
Kevin Mozak – President
780-203-5263
Chapter Website
Arkansas Fire Sprinkler Contractors Association
Area: Arkansas
Randy Gilliam – Chairman
479-646-8934
Coleman Farrar – Vice-Chairman
479-986-9090
British Columbia, Canada
Area: British Columbia, Canada
Alan Thompson – President
778-867-7039
Carolinas 
Area: North Carolina
David Smith – Chairman
828-327-4116
John Turnage – Executive Director
919-624-3456
Chapter Website
Chesapeake Bay
Area: Washington, DC and Maryland, and Northern Virginia (adjacent to Washington DC)
Jay Zollars – Chairman
410-286-3314
Danielle Fowler – Executive Director
410-960-3450
Chapter Website
Connecticut
Area: Connecticut
Rick Russo Jr. – Chairman
203-877-7983
Wendy Callahan – Executive Director
978-855-6495
Chapter Website
Florida
Area: Florida
Chris Johnson – Chairman
800-327-7604
Carolyn Mohr – Executive Director
239-771-3907
Chapter Website
Greater Bay
Area: Northwest California and west of the Sacramento Valley
Cory Riley – Chairman
510-490-7873
Lorelei Upshaw – Executive Director
925-913-0145
Chapter Website
Greater Kansas City ASCA
Area: Greater Kansas City area
Mark McKenzie – Chapter Chair
913-432-6688
Brett Heinrich – Executive Director
785-825-7710
Louisiana Fire Sprinkler Association
Area: Louisiana
Linda Biernacki – Chairwoman
318-688-8800
Chapter Website
Michigan
Area: Michigan
Doug Irvine, Jr. – Chairman
616-784-1644
Frank L. Mortl – Executive Director
517-285-7665
Mid-Atlantic
Area: Pennsylvania & Delaware
Meaghen Wills – Chairwoman
610-754-7836
Chapter Website
New Jersey
Area: New Jersey
Thomas Bowlby, Jr. – Chairman
908-226-5313
Robert K. Melofchik – Executive Director
201-741-0056
New Mexico
Area: New Mexico
Dave Wilson – Executive Director
505-573-6712
North Central
Area: North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin
Michael Winiecki – Chairman
651-484-5903
Northern New England
Area: Vermont
Ryan Gadhue – Chairman
802-865-3600
Tim Christie –Executive Director
978-437-7612
Ohio Fire Sprinkler Association
Area: Ohio
Bill Haussmann – Chairman
937-859-6198
Don Eckert – Executive Director
513-310-9660
Chapter Website
Pacific Northwest
Area: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska
Tracy Moore – Chairman
425-271-5598
Ron Greenman – Executive Director
253-576-9700
Chapter Website
Patriot
Area: Massachusetts, New Hampshire & Rhode Island
Chad Debuc – Chairman
508-431-9938
Wendy Callahan – Executive Director
978-855-6495
Chapter Website
Rocky Mountain Chapter
Area: Utah
Brent Heiner – Chairman
801-544-0363
Sacramento Valley
Area: California Sacramento Valley
Bill Gray – Chairman
916-663-3582
Paulene Norwood – Executive Director
916-296-0635
Chapter Website
San Diego
Area: San Diego southward and surrounding area
Ron Aday – Chairman
858-513-4949 x 307
Rhonda Hill – Executive Director
951-326-4600
South Carolina
Area: South Carolina
Chuck Hipp – Chairman
803-454-9336
Taylor Young – Executive Director
980-253-3241
Chapter Website
Southern California
Area: Los Angeles area
Terry Householder – Co-Chairman
714-632-8646
Jeff Bridges – Co-Chairman
714-285-0200
Amber Barrios – Executive Director
562-833-9492
Chapter Website
Virginia
Area: Virginia
Griff Brinkley – President
757-523-7330
George Wagner – Executive Director
804-779-3921
Chapter Website
What is a Certified Chapter
Although AFSA is a national association, many of the most important and significant achievements of the association are accomplished at the local chapter level. Changes in code requirements, licensing laws and training have the most direct effect on a contractor’s bottom line.
The most convincing arguments for change come from the same people who have to live with these changes. Members also experience the personal side of the association where they can network their services and enjoy friendships at the many chapter’s activities and events.
AFSA considers one of the most important benefits of membership in the American Fire Sprinkler Association is access to and participation in its Chapters. Therefore AFSA actively promotes and encourages strong, active chapters.
Certified Chapters have met the required standards of operation of a chapter that best serves its membership and reflects the quality of services those members have come to expect.
Affiliated State Associations
These are independent state associations affiliated with AFSA to provide services to AFSA members.
Would you like information about our Affiliate Program?
Affiliate Program Rules
I. The Affiliated State Association must have a minimum of 25% AFSA contractor members to qualify and remain eligible for the program.
A) On June 1st of each year, the State Affiliate will forward to AFSA National a list of their contractor members so that the percentages can be verified.
B) Remember, as the percentage of AFSA contractors increase, so does the amount of funds from AFSA.
C) AFSA will encourage its members to join the local state association.
D) If the Affiliated State Association has a significant increase in AFSA contractor members, the funds ratio can be adjusted upward upon request and verification by the Affiliated State Association. (2 upward adjustments allowed each year.)
II. The Affiliated State Association must meet a minimum of 4 times per year and forward meeting notices, meeting minutes and sign in sheets to AFSA within one month of the meeting.
III. The Affiliated State Association can participate in the Chapter Rebate program based on the percentage of their contractor members that are members in good standing with AFSA. Active AFSA Chapters receive $500 to $1500 annually if minimum requirements are met.
Example 50% of the State Association contractor members are also AFSA National members
- 1 to 20 contractors: $500 (for an AFSA Chapter) | $250 (for an Affiliate with 50% AFSA members)
- 21 to 40 contractors: $1000 (for an AFSA Chapter) | $500 (for an Affiliate with 50% AFSA members)
- 41+ contractors: $1500 (for an AFSA Chapter) | $750 (for an Affiliate with 50% AFSA members)
IV. AFSA will reimburse the Affiliated State Association up to $750.00 for each meeting held based on the percentage of AFSA Contractor membership in the State Association.
A) Reimbursement will be paid to the Affiliated State Association after the meeting notices, minutes, and attendance list are on file at AFSA National and the Executive Director has received a check from the State Association. The Executive Director will use the Expense Reimbursement Form under the online Chapter Resource Center to request this reimbursement. A copy of each of the items (notices, minutes, attendance list, State Association check) should be included with the reimbursement request.
B) Please note: AFSA National does not pay the Executive Director directly, we reimburse the Affiliated State Association for their staff expenses. Therefore, the reimbursement check will be made out to the State Association, not the Executive Director.
C) Reimbursement requests must be filed with AFSA National by December 31st of the year the meeting was held or the requests will NOT be paid.
Example: 50% of the State Association Contractor members are also AFSA National members, the State Association would receive 50% of the $750.00 (or $375.00) per meeting to help pay the Executive Director’s salary and travel expenses.
V. Affiliated State Associations will be eligible for an annual visit by the AFSA President or other AFSA Staff member plus receive increased communications and programs from AFSA.
VI. Affiliated State Associations are entitled to a complimentary link on the AFSA Website and complimentary copies of Sprinkler Age magazine.
VII. Affiliated State Associations will receive national coverage in Sprinkler Age magazine for their projects and activities.
VIII. Affiliated State Associations will receive support from AFSA for hosting charity golf tournaments or other charitable functions with advertising, contributions, attendance and free giveaways and bags.