BHC Leadership Team

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.