INDUSTRY BIOGRAPHY, ASSOCIATIONS AND BOARDS
Mario Bulhoes has been in the fire and life safety
industry for more than 33 years. He is currently the Vice President and
General Manager of the Kingfisher Company, Inc, a manufacturer of radio fire
alarm and wireless life safety products.
Mario got started in the industry right out of a
vocational high school and was first employed by Fire Systems Inc. located in
Dartmouth MA, a fire alarm engineered systems distributor, started as a technician,
and worked to be General Manager for the company. Then given an opportunity
with the manufacturing side for Wheelock-Cooper Notification, now Eaton as a
regional sales manager, vertical markets sales manager to Director of Global
Business Development, in the manufacturing sector for Fire Life Safety, specifically
in the Mass Notification Systems market development area. He is a
specialist in emergency communication and mass notification solutions for
commercial and military use. He expanded his knowledge of producing products
that meet the standards and approval process of UL, FM and many other Global
agencies.
Mario has been a speaker and presenter, delivering
presentations and workshops at numerous national and international security
conferences, including the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) World
Safety Conference and Expo, the International Security Conference (ISC), ASIS
International and the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement
Administrators (IACLEA) conference.
Mario holds several credentials and certifications
for the life safety industry. Mario has spent many years training and
developing individuals in the life safety industry. He travels globally
developing and growing his company’s business as well as educating customers
and associates worldwide.