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 guiding principles dictate our behavior and 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. 

 

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We are COMMITTED.

We are dedicated to our people’s growth and success by aligning personal and professional development opportunities with our company goals, all while mastering fire protection to deliver innovative solutions that benefit our customers.

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We are ACCOUNTABLE.

We are customer-centric and take responsibility for our actions and interactions, striving for integrity in all we do, learning from our mistakes, and delivering exceptional services with urgency, diligence, quality, and reliability to our customers.

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We are RESPECTFUL.

We treat everyone—colleagues, customers, and partners—with dignity and understanding, fostering an environment where diverse opinions and backgrounds are valued and heard.

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We are EMPATHETIC.

We recognize that everyone faces challenges and prioritize supporting each other while ensuring our associates feel cared for. We embody empathy towards our customers by actively listening to their needs, understanding their challenges, and delivering tailored solutions that build trust and lasting relationships.

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We are SAFE.

We prioritize physical and emotional well-being by fostering a secure environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and free to express their ideas, promoting open dialogue and mutual support without compromising the safety of our associates or our customers. 

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
Matt Plischke
Vice President, Associate Services
Bruce Aldridge
Vice President, Information Technology
Bryan Wilburn
Regional Vice President, North
Erica Khourjian
Regional Vice President, West
Steve Nelson
Regional Vice President, South
Jason Smith
In-House Counsel
James Redd
Director, Service Operations
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.

Matt Plischke
Vice President, Associate Services

Matt Plischke

Vice President, Associate Services

Matt Plischke joined ORR Protection in January, 2025.

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.

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.

James Redd
Director, Service Operations

James Redd

Director, Service Operations

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.