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Eric Smith joined BHC in 1998 as Chief Financial Officer and was promoted to President in 2001, then Chief Executive Officer in 2010. Prior to joining BHC, Eric served 10 years in public accounting specializing in entrepreneurial businesses at PwC. Eric has been an integral part of the BHC story and has been involved with substantial value creation, including the start-up of Logistics Supply, the creation of ISS, the completion of strategic acquisitions, and the development of BHC’s management team. Eric holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina and is a CPA. Eric is the former President of the Fire Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (“FEMA”), consisting of all major suppliers in the industry.
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Jeremy joined BHC in 2022 as the Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining BHC, Jeremy worked for the industry leading integrator in the audio-visual space. Jeremy managed the daily financial operations of this $1B+ organization and played a leading role in corporate strategy which included M&A and greenfield expansion internationally. Jeremy received his Bachelor of Business Administration and Masters of Business Administration degrees from Texas State University.
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Andrew Reid joined BHC in 2006 as Operations Manager then served as Chief Procurement Officer prior to being promoted to Chief Operations Officer in 2016. Prior to joining BHC, Andrew served as an Operations Manager for Siemens Fire Safety Division in the Carolinas. Previously, Andrew started and owned a security business for 12 years called Raven Security & Communications. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a minor in Industrial Operations Management from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
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Melinda Wanke
BHC Chief Marketing Officer and Director of FED Learning Center
Melinda joined BHC in 2002 as part of the Logistics Brand and was promoted to a corporate BHC role in 2010. Melinda leads Marketing and Business Development across the BHC platform and facilitates areas of corporate development including cross-brand initiatives. Melinda launched the BHC training initiative, the FED Learning Center, in 2018. Melinda holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from East Tennessee State University and a Marketing Strategy Master’s Certificate from Cornell University. Melinda also has a Portable Fire Extinguisher certification from the International Code Council and is involved in the Association for Career & Technical Education.
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Baker Nelson moved to Charlotte, NC, with his family in 2005 to join the BHC IT department as a senior software developer. He spent his early years with BHC extending the capabilities of the core ERP platform and developing integrations with modern technologies. After spending some time honing his skills on web-based technologies and eCommerce, Baker was hired in 2012 by a former BHC portfolio company as IT Director. Baker returned to BHC in 2017 to build out the business intelligence infrastructure. He has a passion for business leadership, innovation, and the execution of technology-driven solutions informed by over 20 years of technology experience.
He attended the College of William and Mary and went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts degree from Elizabeth City State University. His diverse technology background and communication skills allow him to effectively solve problems and communicate strategic vision with IT professionals and business leaders alike.
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Natasha Louder joined BHC in 2001 as the Human Resources Director. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor. Natasha holds extensive academic degrees, including; an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and an MBA in Human Resources from Kennesaw State University. She specializes in employee mental health, work/life balance, racial equity, trauma, stress, and depression.
During her time at BHC, Natasha has overseen various aspects of human resources such as employee relations, selection, hiring, benefits, salary, worker’s compensation, retirement plans, and much more. In her current role as Chief HR Officer, she helps address the multilevel Human Resources concerns to meet the demands of BHC.
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Mark Murray
Commercial Fire President
Mark Murray is the President of Commercial Fire and handles the day-to-day operations. Entering the market in 1993, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Having graduated from the University of South Alabama, with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mark pivoted to the fire safety industry almost immediately. Starting out at a large regional FED company as their Vice President of the Southeast Region, Murray worked diligently to enlarge another large FED’s footprint, while increasing his own knowledge and exposure within the industry. After seven years with that company, he started his own fire safety company, Emerald Coast Fire Protection, in 2007.
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Robert Bell
Brooks Equipment President
Robert Bell, President of Brooks Equipment, joined BHC in 1990 and has held numerous sales positions over the years including National Accounts Manager, National Sales Manager, and General Manager. Robert has the primary responsibility of all operations within Brooks and continues to find new ways to grow the Brand. Robert is very active in industry associations and currently sits on two boards for the Fire Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (“FEMA”), – Government Relations Committee, and the Fire Hose and Interior Committee.
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Tracey Fuller
Heiser Logistics President
Tracey Fuller joined BHC in 1995, served as VP of Distribution Operations, General Manager, and was later promoted to President of Heiser Logistics and L&J Fire Equipment. Tracey is a skillful company integrator focused on operational improvements and advancement in profitability. Tracey holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Nazareth College. She is an ATHENA Young Professional Leadership and Professional Women of the Finger Lakes Award recipient and a 2011 Distinguished Alumni of FLCC.
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Donna Bruno
Logistics Supply President
Donna Bruno joined BHC in 2000 to greenfield the Logistics brand and now oversees all operations of Logistics as its President. Prior to joining BHC, Donna worked for Kidde for over 25 years and most recently served as Director of Global Sales and Marketing. Donna is actively involved in industry associations, most recently serving as the Chair of the Education Committee for FEMA and former chair for the Marketing and Portable Divisions.