09/02/2026
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Well… apparently I made Founder Friday. 😂
I’m much more comfortable talking about safety, HazMat, drilling rigs, rescue operations, and taking care of people than I am talking about myself — but I have to admit, it’s pretty cool seeing part of my story featured by Startup Deal Desk.
From spending more than two decades with the Houston Fire Department, including years on a HazMat team, to working in the oil & gas industry and eventually building Williams Safety & Rescue… it definitely hasn’t been a straight road.
There have been long days, late nights, plenty of lessons learned the hard way, and more than a few moments of wondering, “What in the hell did I get myself into?” 😂
But I’ve been fortunate.
Fortunate to work alongside some incredible firefighters, safety professionals, employees, customers, mentors, friends, and family who have helped me along the way.
Building a company is never a one-person accomplishment. Williams Safety & Rescue is where it is today because of the people who believed in the vision and helped turn it into something real.
And we’re still just getting started.
A big thank you to Startup Deal Desk for featuring my story in Founder Friday. I’m humbled by the recognition — although I’m pretty sure my wife and kids will make sure this doesn’t go to my head. 😂
If you’d like to read it:
👉 https://lnkd.in/e8fxrKyb
Earned Expertise Across Industrial Safety, Medtech, and Sunbelt Development