Our Team

Our people are the reason we are one of the most successful businesses in our industry.  Our focus on quality, training, and culture are the hallmarks of United Fire Protection Corp.

Frank Savino
Frank SavinoPresident
Frank Savino started United Fire Protection Corp. 33 years ago. Frank acts as Chief Executive Officer, responsible for oversight of all business operations. His attention to detail and dedication to industry excellence have been propelling the company to new heights for over three decades!

Favorite Part of Working at United: The excitement of being on a team that is building a great organization that has an important life safety mission.

Joe Savino
Joe SavinoVice President
Joe Savino started United Fire Protection Corp. with his brother, Frank. Joe has been the company’s Vice President for 33 years running.

Favorite Part of Working at United: Living with the knowledge that we are protecting property and lives. There have been many instances over the years where there have been a fire at a customer’s facility and our detection and suppression systems have extinguished the fire every time. It brings great satisfaction to me that we not only saved property worth millions of dollars but we most likely saved lives along the way. That is a tremendous thing to be a part of.

Matt Goerl
Matt GoerlSr. Account Executive
Matt has been project managing, consulting, and selling fire protection equipment with United Fire for 6 years.

Favorite Part of Working at United: Having the opportunity to meet new people on a daily basis & working with them on high-profile special hazard fire protection projects.

Jason Singh
Jason SinghBusiness Development
Jason has been with United Fire for 5 years. He consults and educates fire protection engineers and contractors on special hazard and corrosion issues for the fire sprinkler industry.

Favorite Part of Working at United: United Fire is one of the most respected fire protection companies in the country and I am proud to be working alongside some of the most knowledgeable people in the industry. We are constantly learning and innovating.

Jeff Castner, P.E.
Jeff Castner, P.E.Engineering Manager
Jeff is a Professional Engineer that has been with us for over 12 years as the head of the Engineering Department.

Favorite Part of Working at United: Solving problems with the best people in the industry.

Chris Limage, P.E.
Chris Limage, P.E.Design Engineer
For the past 4 years, Chris has been designing fire suppression systems as a Professional Engineer for United Fire Protection Corp.

Favorite Part of Working at United: Working alongside knowledgeable and friendly colleagues.

Joseph Caffiero
Joseph CaffieroService Operations Director
With over 18 years of experience in the field, Joe now leads our service team and provides daily support to all service related issues for customers and field technicians.

Favorite Part of Working at United: Knowing all the best resources for any question in fire protection, can be found at United Fire!

Katherine Alamo
Katherine AlamoService Administrator
Katherine has been a part of the United Fire team for 4 years, acting as the central station administrator and overtime scheduler. She also handles emergency call dispatching, training coordination, and project management.

Favorite Part of Working at United: Getting things done!

Glenn Phillippi
Glenn PhillippiField Technician
Glenn has been a leading fire protection specialist at United Fire for 28 years. He has over 37 years of experience in design, engineering , installation, and service in all types of water-based , gaseous, non-gaseous and foam systems, and holds certifications for high pressure and low pressure water mist and all clean agent systems. He is an invaluable member of the team and one of our most experienced technicians!

Favorite Part of Working at United: Helping to build a legacy of professional excellence!

Luis Torres
Luis TorresField Technician
Luis has been performing inspections, conducting site surveys, and providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance for 20 years. He is one of our most experienced field technicians, and provides excellent service.

Favorite Part of Working at United:I love that we are treated as family (small melting pot) of individuals who all work toward the same goal: providing the highest level of service to our clients.

Joseph Savino Jr.
Joseph Savino Jr.Field Technician
With 2 years of experience, Joe is quickly learning the various skills and techniques to manage and maintain the various levels of systems we maintain.

Favorite Part of Working at United: The constant learning experience is my favorite part of working for United Fire. The Senior Technicians are always available when I have any questions. I get to see something new every day. I’m still learning new things everywhere I go and as I learn I feel more confident as a Technician.

Melissa Ritter
Melissa RitterService Administrator
For 17 years, Melissa has been a core part of United Fire Protection Corp. She manages invoicing for all east coast operations and provides customer support follow-up proposals.

Favorite Part of Working at United: There is a reason why people stay at United Fire Protection – they make every single employee feel like a part of their family. Frank and Joe create an encouraging work atmosphere that inspires all employees to work hard. I look forward to going to work knowing that I am supported by an amazing team.

Charlotte Orejuela
Charlotte OrejuelaService Administrator
In addition to her 1 year at United Fire, Charlotte has over 18 years of experience in the fire protection industry. She provides support to our Service and Accounting Departments.

Favorite Part of Working at United:The quality people working alongside me.

Jody Guida
Jody GuidaHead of Human Resources and Payroll
Jody has been a vital part of our company for over 8 years. She processes payroll for all employees/offices/Unions, and ensures that pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. She also manages the staffing process (including recruiting, assist with interviewing, hiring and all onboarding paperwork) and administers various employee benefit programs (including medical, vision, dental, life, 401K and supplemental insurances).

Favorite Part of Working at United: The diversity of the day to day activities allows me to interact with every person in all departments throughout the company.

Michael Cucco
Michael CuccoProject Manager
Michael handles a variety of tasks for United, including but not limited to: Project Management, Sales, and Bidding/Estimating. He has been with us for over 4 years.

Favorite Part of Working at United: Protecting valuable assets & life with fire protection!

Nicholas Palumbo
Nicholas PalumboEstimator and Project Manager
Nicholas has been an Estimator and Project Manager for our company for over 2 years. His goal is to sell fire protection systems to protect the assets & lives of our customers and ensure that these projects are finished on time and on-budget.

Favorite Part of Working at United: Collaborating with my colleagues and customers to form creative solutions to the NY metro area’s fire protection problems.

Stephen Savino
Stephen SavinoProject Manager
Stephen has been with us for 6 years estimating, overseeing, and planning projects from start to finish. He takes pride in ensuring they are executed on time and cost-effectively.

Favorite Part of Working at United: The responsibility and satisfaction working in Life Safety on significant projects in the New York metropolitan area.