News: Spotlights
Posted: December 31, 2021
2021 Year in Review: Thomas Norton, President, Norel Service Company
Norel Service Company
What was your greatest professional accomplishment or most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2021? As founder of a life safety business, I’ve always felt that one of the greatest accomplishments has been meeting our mission to provide safer buildings for occupants and owners. In addition to protecting the physical aspects of properties, we must consider the safety needs, code requirements, and challenges of the at-risk community. That’s a professional priority for me and why I reside on NFPA’s Disability Access Review & Advisory Committee. I’d like to think that accomplishing our mission in this way and meeting customer expectations has enabled us to proudly announce this year as our 50th year anniversary in business.
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