Leadership
President: Tom McKinnon sets the standards for leadership and accountability at AEGIS. As 2000 and 2003 Chairman of the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA), California Greater Bay Area Chapter, and AFSA National- Region 1 Director Thomas J. McKinnon, President of AEGIS Fire Systems, Inc. involves himself daily with the development of new installation methods and new product applications. He constantly strives to improve the quality of AEGIS's fire sprinkler system service to its customers and the overall quality of AEGIS installations. Over the past ten years Tom McKinnon has spearheaded an apprenticeship training program offered to all AFSA national members. This hands-on training and testing program grants certification levels to sprinkler fitter apprentices. Upon completion, the apprentice earns a journeyman certification issued by the California DOL. By mandating this program for all eligible AEGIS field staff, we can help ensure a more cost-effective, higher-quality project.
Vice President Design: Timothy Higgins has been associated with the sprinkler industry for the past 29 years. He started in 1974 as a trainee engineer in Los Angeles, California. He applied for apprenticeship training in 1976 in Los Angeles. During his apprenticeship he worked on many types of sprinkler systems including warehouse, high-rise, underground, fire pumps and Special-Hazard systems. He turned out as a Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter in 1982. During the same period, he attended the first Certified Program for Fire Protection Engineering offered by the University of California at Los Angeles. He received his certification in 1984. Since that time he has held positions of Foreman, Chief Engineer, and Salesman. In 1993, Tim founded Quick Response Fire Systems, Inc. in Hayward, California. Quick Response was a company of approximately 40 employees and specialized in residential sprinkler systems of all types. He served as president of Quick Response until June of 2003 when Quick Response Fire Systems, Inc. and AEGIS Fire Systems, Inc. merged. He is currently Vice President of Design at AEGIS Fire Systems. Tim has been associated with many industry organizations through out his career. He has been a member of the Society of Fire Engineers, NFPA, AFSA, and the California America Fire sprinkler Association where he currently serves as a board member.
