By Tyler Koonce

Henderson Engineers, a national building systems design firm with more than 800 employees nationwide, welcomes Chris Constant, PE, as director of code consulting within Henderson’s fire and life safety group. Constant is a fire protection engineering veteran with more than a decade of industry experience.

“Chris brings a wealth of knowledge from his involvement on a wide variety of complex projects,” said Paul Villotti, Henderson’s director of fire protection engineering. “He will continue to expand the services and direction of the fire and life safety team by providing the best solutions to challenging building and fire code problems.”

Constant is a licensed fire protection engineer with expertise in code analysis, fire and smoke modeling, egress modeling, fire resistive analysis of structure steel elements, and developing building code variances for alternate design approaches.

“We are excited that our great clients will now have access to the knowledge and problem-solving abilities Chris features to solve life safety and code issues on their projects,” said Chris Culp, Henderson’s director of fire and life safety.

Constant earned a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering at Kansas State University, where he was a member of the Society of American Military Engineers, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and Architectural Engineering Institute. Clients can reach him at chris.constant@hendersonengineers.com.

Henderson’s fire and life safety group is one of the largest in the industry with more than 50 engineering experts. Henderson fire protection engineers know design, life safety technology, and construction. Our diverse group of fire protection specialists includes licensed engineers with backgrounds in fire protection, mechanical, chemical, civil, and architectural engineering; NICET certified technicians; and fire service professionals. We provide thought leadership and expertise on multiple code and standards technical committees for the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and other national organizations.

Tyler Koonce is Communications Manager for Henderson Engineers.

By MLB.com

Major League Baseball and RB, the makers of Lysol, today announced a new multi-year partnership to help reinforce and promote healthy habits and disinfection protocols for the league’s players, staff, and fans. The partnership will leverage Lysol’s 130 years of germ kill expertise and innovation to help maintain a high standard of healthy habits and hygiene for MLB personnel across the league, during both games and training sessions.

As MLB concludes its 2020 season and looks toward the first pitch of the 2021 campaign next spring, disinfection and germ prevention will continue to be top of mind to help protect those in ballparks across the league. MLB’s partnership with Lysol will include multiple touchpoints and areas of focus over the coming seasons, including:

• Disinfecting Protocols, Best Practices and Germ-Kill Expertise: Microbiologists and germ-kill experts from Lysol will work with MLB to reinforce ongoing protocols for disinfection in ballparks, with a focus on high-touch germ hotspots, to be put in place for the 2021 season.

• Lysol Professional Solutions: Starting with the 2020 Postseason, Lysol has begun to provide Professional grade disinfection solutions to MLB, to be made available to players and staff in dugouts, bullpens and clubhouses as well as in fan areas. Lysol products are also included in Postseason hotel welcome kits for players, staff and their families.

• Community & Outreach Initiatives: MLB and Lysol will work to identify opportunities to provide Lysol product and educational materials to schools across the country, engaging with young fans and promoting healthy habits in the classroom.

The US Environmental Protection Agency recently approved both Lysol Disinfectant Spray and Lysol Disinfecting Wipes among the first to test effective against the novel coronavirus when used as directed on hard, non-porous surfaces.

“The addition of Lysol’s expertise and disinfecting products will help further strengthen efforts to create a safe environment to play Major League Baseball,” said Jon Coyles, MLB Vice President, Drug, Health and Safety Programs. “As a brand that is synonymous with cleanliness, the Lysol brand will be an important partner in our management of the evolving pandemic as well as in amplifying health and safety messages around baseball.”

“We’re thrilled to partner with MLB to help support and promote hygiene in some of the world’s most iconic sporting venues,” said E. Yuri Hermida, EVP North America Hygiene for RB. “At Lysol we also understand that one of best weapons against the spread of germs is knowledge, and we look forward to helping MLB develop an even higher-standard of cleanliness and disinfection.”

Lauren Falco has worked at El Paso Live for over 6 years, currently overseeing social and web content creation and management to promote events and all seven venues under the El Paso Live brand. After earning her degree in Media Advertising at the University of Texas at El Paso, Lauren harnessed her love for live music and Broadway, earning her a spot at El Paso’s premiere entertainment group. She spends her time exploring El Paso’s local food scene, playing music, relaxing with her dog, and showcasing her city to the world.  

“I was honored and excited to received IAVM’s 30 Under 30 Award in 2020, as it shows my commitment to the industry, my enthusiasm, and ranks me among some of the young leaders in venue management..”

Join your Foundation in congratulating Lauren on being honored as one of the 30|UNDER|30 Class of 2020 and don’t forget to come back each Thursday as we spotlight another honoree!

TIME IS RUNNING OUT:  2021 Certified Venue Executive Application Due by November 1, 2020

You may have taken the first step in the process toward becoming a CVE by completing the “CVE Checklist” to ascertain if you have accumulated the 300 points needed to make application and start the formal process, or perhaps this is the first time you have considered pursuing certification.

Now’s the time to take the second step and join that group of your peers who have reached the pinnacle of achievement with IAVM by becoming Certified Venue Executives. Remember – Applications and written references are due no later than November 1, 2020. 

The written essay is due by February 1, 2021 – allowing you extra time to enjoy the holidays and end of the year activities.

Don’t delay, apply today. All the information you need to begin the process is found on our web site. Make 2021 the year that you earn your CVE!

Deadline to submit nominations for the 2021 Joseph J. Anzivino Distinguished Allied Award is December 11, 2020. 

The Joseph J. Anzivino Distinguished Allied Award may be awarded annually by the Board of Directors to an individual currently or previously employed by a firm which is or was an Allied member in good standing.  The President and CEO will provide evidence the nominee meets the criteria.

The following criteria are established for the Anzivino Award nominees:

1. The nominee must have been an IAVM member for at least ten (10) years total, which need not be consecutive.
2. Any member may make a nomination, which must provide a minimum of three examples of the nominee’s exemplary service and contributions to IAVM and/or the industry (for example: leadership, accomplishments, professional service/activities, projects/results).
3. The nominee must have served IAVM by: 1) Attendance at no fewer than 6 Annual Conferences (VenueConnect); 2) Attendance at no fewer than 10 Region Meetings; 3) Being chair of at least 2 IAVM committees or sub-committees; 4) Being a member of IAVM Board of Directors, IAVM Foundation Board of Trustees, Board of Regents or Board of Governors during the members’ tenure with IAVM; 5) Being a member of an IAVM program, campaign or task force/committee.
4. No Chair of the Allied Committee is eligible for consideration until the second Annual Conference (VenueConnect) following his/her term of office.
5. At least three letters of recommendation must accompany the nomination.
6. Previous recipients are ineligible (and may be found on our website under Awards).
7. The award may be given posthumously.
8. Selection of recipients will be made by an 80% vote of the Board of Directors; Recommendations to the Board of Directors for nominees shall be made by the Allied Committee.

The nominations and letters of recommendation should be written to Brad Mayne, CVE, President & CEO and submitted to Rosanne Duke electronically.  The nomination letter and all letters of recommendation must be received by close of business December 11, 2020.  If you have any questions, please contact Rosanne Duke via email or by phone – 972.538.1025.