PPE Product Development & NFPA Certification Consultant
Most PPE products don’t fail at certification—they fail long before they ever reach testing.
I’ve spent over a decade working in product development, including 6 years inside a leading U.S. firefighting gear manufacturer handling all PPE development and NFPA certification. During that time, I worked across turnout gear, wildland gear, gloves, hoods, and boots—supporting the full lifecycle from design and materials through testing, certification, and production.
What I saw repeatedly was this: delays, failures, and costly redesigns weren’t caused by unclear standards—they were caused by misalignment between design, manufacturing, and compliance too late in the process.
That’s the gap I now help manufacturers close.
Today, I partner with PPE brands, helping them align product design with NFPA requirements from the start. My approach is practical and execution-focused—grounded in real-world manufacturing experience, not just theory. The goal is simple: reduce risk, eliminate unnecessary rework, and create a clear, efficient path to certification and launch.
I don’t just interpret standards—I help you apply them in a way that works in production, passes testing, and holds up in the field.
Contact me today to book a consultation and streamline your path to NFPA certification.
Certification + Testing
Direct experience supporting NFPA testing and certification processes, with the ability to identify risks early and align products to pass—before they ever reach the lab.
Industry Access
Established relationships across material suppliers, testing experts, and industry leaders—combined with a practical understanding of how design and manufacturing decisions directly impact certification outcomes.
Industry Insider
6 years inside a U.S. firefighting gear manufacturer leading product development and NFPA certification—bringing an insider’s understanding of how products are evaluated, tested, and approved.
Execution Experience
10+ years in product development across U.S. and international manufacturing environments, with hands-on experience including 6 years dedicated to NFPA PPE: turnout gear, wildland gear, gloves, hoods, and boots.
Technical Foundation
Bachelor’s in Textiles and a Master’s in Apparel Design and Product Development, with advanced study in UV and thermal protective apparel—applied directly to real-world PPE performance and certification.
What I bring
How I work
I focus on early alignment—because the earlier problems are solved, the less they cost.
Regulatory Translation
Turning NFPA requirements into clear, actionable design decisions
Execution Leadership
Driving clear, focused execution from concept through certification
Cross-Functional Alignment
Aligning design, sourcing, and manufacturing around certification success
Early Risk Identification
Identifying and resolving risks early—before they lead to failed testing
Who I work with
I work with PPE manufacturers and safety brands—especially international or emerging companies—who are serious about entering the U.S. market and getting it right the first time.