ORR Protection:
Protecting People, Property and the Environment®

ORR Corporation began in 1948 when Clark Orr Sr. started selling industrial safety products from the trunk of his car. In 1971, ORR Protection was established as one of America’s first fire suppression companies. 

Who We Are

We specialize in custom fire protection for mission-critical business processes. Some of the largest and most successful companies in the world trust ORR with their people, property, and environment.

Our Mission

As a protection corporation, we are dedicated to protecting people, property, and the environment.

Our Purpose

ORR Protection is committed to the service of others. Our core values define whom we strive to be, how we conduct ourselves, and how we treat others.

Careers

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The ORR Protection culture is one of family, integrity, commitment, and respect. ORR is a family-owned company that prides itself on providing a family-first workplace. We also value integrity and do everything in our power to keep commitments to each other, our customers, and our suppliers. If this sounds like the place you’d like to work, check out the career opportunities in your area.

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CORE VALUES

ORR’s Core Values are the guiding principles that dictate our behavior and action. They help us distinguish right from wrong, determine if we are on the right path, and guide us in fulfilling our mission and evolving business goals. Our core values define whom we strive to be, how we conduct ourselves, and how we treat others. Click HERE to read the ORR Protection CODE OF CONDUCT. Watch the video below to hear Clark Orr, Chairman of ORR Protection, discuss in detail:

 

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We are honest

As ORR Associates we hold ourselves to a high standard of professionalism and integrity. We will always be truthful and do the right thing, even when it’s not the easiest choice.

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We are respectful

We strive to acknowledge, understand, and embrace the unique perspectives of our associates, customers, and stakeholders. We are kind, courteous, and respectful to one another.

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We are solution providers

ORR works hard to find innovative answers to challenges facing our associates and customers. We have the vision to see obstacles as opportunities, providing solutions that allow everyone to be successful.

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We are dedicated to our customers

Our customers are our lifeblood, and we are grateful for the trust they have put in us. We are committed to serving in such a way that creates lasting personal and business relationships for years to come.

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We are thankful and driven to be better

ORR has been blessed with a long history of great associates and customers, and we don’t take that for granted. Our grateful spirit drives us forward, always searching for ways to grow and improve.

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We are thorough and complete what we start

The work we do is critical to protecting people, property, and the environment; therefore, we cannot and will not take shortcuts. Our team of experts are intentional and thoughtful from conception to completion.

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We are focused on creating a safe work environment

Since ORR’s inception in 1948, safety has been our first and foremost priority. It’s important to us that our customers and associates have a safe environment in which to work.

Our ORR Stories

A company that has been around as long as we have has a lot of stories to tell. We have stories of where we came from, where we are now, and where we’re going. But the most meaningful stories we have to tell are the stories of us – Our ORR Stories. Subscribe today!

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MEET THE ORR Leadership Team

Clark Orr
Chairman
Ray Aldridge
President & CEO
Lee Kaiser, P.E.
Vice President, Engineering & Training
Rick Reynolds
Executive Vice President, Business Development
Danette Cox
Vice President, Finance, Accounting & Administration
Katie Merluzzi
Vice President, Marketing
Jason Smith
In-House Counsel
Bruce Aldridge
Vice President, Information Technology
Bryan Wilburn
Regional Vice President, North
Erica Khourjian
Regional Vice President, West
Steve Nelson
Regional Vice President, South
James Redd
Director, Service Operations
Amy Cullen
Director, Associate Services
Mike Casper
Vice President, Operations Support
Austin Henderson
Director, Advanced Systems
Clark Orr
Chairman

Clark Orr

Chairman

Clark Orr has worked in every aspect of the family business. He began in the warehouses during summer breaks from school, and after joining the company full-time in 2000, he gained experience in technical services, outside sales, inside sales, and IT. He managed the Chicago Branch for two years before returning to Louisville in 2006 to work on the Corporate Accounts team. In 2011, Clark became Vice Chairman of ORR Corporation and now serves as Chairman, succeeding his father in the role.

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Ray Aldridge
President & CEO

Ray Aldridge

President & CEO

Ray Aldridge joined ORR in 1993 as the General Manager of Environmental Compliance. In 1995, his responsibilities were expanded to include leadership of ORR Protection. In this role, Ray began to lay the foundation for the growth that continues today. In 1998, Ray was promoted to President of ORR Protection and its subsidiary, InspectionLogic. In 2007, the executive roles of all ORR divisions were consolidated, and Ray’s leadership was expanded to President and CEO of ORR Corporation.

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Lee Kaiser, P.E.
Vice President, Engineering & Training

Lee Kaiser, P.E.

Vice President, Engineering & Training

Lee is a professional engineer in fire protection and mechanical engineering with licenses in several states. He leads the system design and technical training functions for ORR Protection. 

Lee serves as the Chairman of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Technical Committee on Electronic Computer Systems (NFPA 75) and chairs the Fire Suppression Systems Association Technical Committee. He is also a principal member of NFPA 200, 418, and 915 technical committees and a frequent speaker at seminars and conferences.

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Rick Reynolds
Executive Vice President, Business Development

Rick Reynolds

Executive Vice President, Business Development

Rick has worked in the fire protection industry for nearly 40 years. He is a master electrician and has achieved numerous certifications. He is a frequent speaker and presenter at conventions and industry trade shows. 

 

Rick joined ORR Protection as the Atlanta area service manager in 1991 and was quickly elevated to operations manager for the Southeast Region. Rick played a pivotal role in the development of ORR’s National Accounts Program, overseeing the hiring, training, and management of all National Account Coordinators and Service Technicians across the country. 

 

In 2018, Rick assumed the role of VP of the Power Generation Marketplace; in 2023, Rick moved into his current role, overseeing ORR’s Business Development team across all markets.

Danette Cox
Vice President, Finance, Accounting & Administration

Danette Cox

Vice President, Finance, Accounting & Administration

Danette Cox, a Certified Public Accountant, joined ORR Protection in October 2020 as the Controller and was promoted to VP of Finance, Accounting, and Administration in 2024. Danette began her career in 1997 with PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and left PwC in 2007 as a Senior Audit Manager. After leaving Public Accounting and before joining ORR, Danette held the roles of Chief Accounting Officer and VP Controller in the health and software industries.

Katie Merluzzi
Vice President, Marketing

Katie Merluzzi

Vice President, Marketing

Katie joined ORR Protection in April 2024. Katie started her career in semiconductors at Agere Systems, later acquired by LSI Corporation, enjoying roles in Corporate Marketing, Marketing Communications, and as Chief of Staff. After 10 years, she made the jump to the life safety industry at Xtralis as the Global Marketing Leader for Security, which Honeywell later acquired. She held several roles at Honeywell, including product marketing, sales operations, and distribution sales leader.

Jason Smith
In-House Counsel

Jason Smith

In-House Counsel

Jason joined ORR Protection as In-House Counsel in June 2024 after 10 years with a well-respected Louisville-based law firm, where his practice focused on drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements, small-to-medium-size mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, corporate governance, and construction and development. During that time, he served more than nine years as external counsel for a publicly traded REIT and seven years as external counsel for an industry-leading national home health and hospice provider. 

 

Prior to his career in law and business, Jason was a communications and marketing professional in the professional sports industry, including time with the Cincinnati Bengals and the Columbus Crew.

Bruce Aldridge
Vice President, Information Technology

Bruce Aldridge

Vice President, Information Technology

Bruce started working in IT in 1983. In 2001, he worked as a consultant for ORR, helping to redevelop and launch LeakDAS v3, the basis for ORR Protection's NetReport inspection tool. In 2003, he became a sworn police officer for the City of Downey in southeast Los Angeles, where he served as the Information Services Officer. He worked on the FBI's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force for six years. In 2015, Bruce moved from Los Angeles to Kentucky and in 2019, joined ORR as the Vice President of Information Technology.

Bryan Wilburn
Regional Vice President, North

Bryan Wilburn

Regional Vice President, North

Bryan began his career at ORR Protection in 1993 as an Outside Service Sales Account Manager. He then transitioned to Outside Systems Account Manager, selling fire protection systems, modifications, and upgrades to new and existing customers. In 2003, Bryan took on additional responsibilities as the Operations Manager. In July 2018, Bryan was promoted to Vice President of Operations before transitioning to Vice President of Sales. In 2024, Bryan transitioned to Regional Vice President.

Erica Khourjian
Regional Vice President, West

Erica Khourjian

Regional Vice President, West

Erica Khourjian began a career in fire protection in 2007. Starting as an administrator, she quickly advanced to the role of Account Manager, excelling in sales.

 

In 2015, she joined ORR Protection as an Account Manager. After five successful years, she left ORR to open a branch for ETG Fire in California, where she played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s footprint.

 

In 2023, she returned to ORR Protection as the Southern California Operations Manager and Regional Account Manager. In March 2024, she was promoted to Regional Vice President and General Manager of ORR’s West Region.

Steve Nelson
Regional Vice President, South

Steve Nelson

Regional Vice President, South

Steve is a proud Marine who served as a member of the Presidential Guard at Camp David. He entered the fire protection industry in 1998 and worked as a Field Service Technician, Sales and Service Manager, and Fire Alarm and Special Hazards Operations Manager. Steve joined ORR Protection in 2018 as the Operations Manager for the Southeast Region. In 2024, Steve was promoted to Regional Vice President.

James Redd
Director, Service Operations

James Redd

Director, Service Operations

Amy Cullen
Director, Associate Services

Amy Cullen

Director, Associate Services

Amy Cullen joined ORR Protection in May 2016 with 15 years of recruiting and HR experience. As the Talent Acquisition Manager, Amy established an end-to-end recruitment and vendor management process. In early 2024, she was promoted to Director, Associate Services. She oversees all aspects of Associate Services, including benefits, talent acquisition, employee relations, and compliance while helping ORR leaders solve complex organizational challenges with people-related solutions.

Mike Casper
Vice President, Operations Support

Mike Casper

Vice President, Operations Support

Mike has been in the fire protection industry with ORR Protection for 28 years. He has held various positions within ORR, including Design Manager, Regional Manager, and Vice President of Operations. In 1996, Mike oversaw and managed the implementation of a quality system currently registered to ISO 9001:2015. He currently serves as Director of Operations Support, working with team members in various functions that support ORR’s field operations, including Purchasing and Inventory Control, Safety, Quality Systems, Fleet Management, and Licensing.

Mike also has NICET Level 2 Fire Alarm Systems certification and is a member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Austin Henderson
Director, Advanced Systems

Austin Henderson

Director, Advanced Systems

Austin joined ORR in 2016 as a National Accounts Coordinator, managing ORR’s data center, telecommunications, and broadband accounts. He then transitioned to Pricing Analyst and Service Renewal Manager, overseeing ORR’s service renewals for National & Regional Accounts. He then moved into the Manager of Key Accounts position. Currently, Austin serves as Director of Advanced Systems, overseeing ORR’s strategic initiatives.

Prior to ORR, Austin was a golf professional at Bridgemill Athletic Club in Georgia, and oversaw their junior golf program. Austin and his family own and operate a Christmas tree farm on their family homestead.