BFS Team
Using experience, technology, and response to provide industry leading design, installation, and service for suppression, detection and communication–resulting in total life safety protection.
Our Team Gets It Done As One
Tom Ballou
PRESIDENT/CEO
Earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater in 1982 with an Occupational Safety Degree. Tom currently holds a NICET Level 4 in the Fire Technology Sector plus holds an Alarm Planners License from the State of Texas. Tom also is a graduate of the University of Houston Security Institute in 1987.
Tom has been on the City of Houston Fire Code Board of Appeals since 1985. In his 29 years on this board he has served as Chairman for 12 of the 29 years. He continues to serve on the Board today.
His 8 years as a Director of Life Safety/Security for a high-rise owner and developer and his 26 years as a Fire/Life Safety Contractor give him a unique perspective to concentrate on the needs of the customer.
"I am very service-oriented, whether it be testing a system or installing a new one, we are always striving to improve the delivery of our product to our community."
Tom has been married for 26 years with 3 children and numerous hobbies. His biggest inspiration: his Dad, who until the age of 81 ran a masonry contracting business in Wisconsin.
Robert Morphew
CONSTRUCTION SALES MANAGER
After graduating high school Robert served 5 years aboard the USS Ranger as an air traffic controller in the United States Navy. After being honorably discharged from the Navy he studied mathematics at the University of North Texas.
Robert currently holds a NICET Level 4 in the Fire Technology Sector plus holds an Alarm Planners License from the State of Texas.
Robert has been married for 19 years with 2 children. When not working Robert enjoys serving at church and tournament bass fishing
Sheri Dyer
CONTROLLER
Sheri Dyer, JD, CPA – Sheri has been licensed as an attorney and CPA since 1995. She has worked in Internal Audit for a large shipping company, public accounting, and in the practice of law. In each of these she focused on business consulting and planning. She brings these experiences with her to head up the accounting department as well as help with internal controls, and policies and procedures.
Sheri has 2 children, Ellie & Martha Anne. They love to travel and be outdoors as a family and are heavily involved in overseas missions.
Harrison Meinhardt
Harrison recently joined us as part of the service sales team. His passion for customer service makes him a great asset to our staff. Harrison did his undergrad studies at Texas A & M Corpus Christie in Business / Accounting giving him a unique skill set to help the company.
Alphonse Williams
EST certified in every class offered, Alphonse brings us a wide range of experience and talent. Leading the “Island Operations” he spends a great deal of time in Galveston / South Houston / Clear Lake managing several large networks from service, and construction standpoint. Alphonse also has his NICET level III certification and has done much to help the growth of Ballou Fire.