Today, we sat down with the man, who can be in three different places at once, Tenmat’s Sales Manager – Charles “Charlie” Alfieri. Whether he is exhibiting at this month’s Fire Protection trade show or connecting with our loyal customers on active job sites, Charlie is always on the go. However, he was able to allocate some of his time to sit down with us today and share his experience in the industry, his daily routine, and what he enjoys doing in his downtime.
Fire Protection
Passive Fire Protection Products are ideally installed in critical junctions of both walls and ceilings, sitting idle, unless called upon by heat or fire to react and expand. Products like Tenmat’s Ventilated Fire Barriers (FF102-50) are low profile intumescent strips, applied directly to exterior walls, behind the cladding in rainscreen assemblies. Because of the thin profile of the FF102-50 the cavity is still open, allowing for drainage and airflow, which is critical for the performance of rainscreen assemblies.
Charlie Alfieri
Sales Manager – Fire Protection
Get to Know Charlie Alfieri
Well, to start off this conversation, how long have you been with Tenmat?
I have been with Tenmat for about 20 years now.
Wow, 20 years. Well, out of those 20 years, what is one piece of information you would give to someone on their first day at Tenmat?
The best piece of advice I could give to someone on their first day at Tenmat would be to be patient with themselves while learning the many features and benefits of the different passive fire protection products that Tenmat offers. Passive fire protection products sit idle unless called upon, so proper product selection and placement are critical in order for the products to work as they were intended.
Now, from my understanding you have been representing the Tenmat name at the nation’s top construction conferences and exhibitions for several years now, what is your favorite memory from one of these events?
My favorite memory from the conferences and exhibitions would have to be from the 2022 ICC (International Code Council) Conference & Exposition in Louisville, KY. Smokey The Bear was walking around the conference floor and decided to stay at our booth, taking pictures with delegates, and showing off our line of fire stop products.
Other than being known as the frequent traveler at Tenmat, what does a typical day look like for you?
A typical day for me starts off early replying to emails from the night before. Then into the office and fielding calls offering products that can be specified and quoted for projects that are going out to bid across the country. Afternoons are pretty busy getting all project quotes out and fielding calls from customers in the field who have come across fire rated assemblies.
And finally, what do you do in your down time when you are away from the office?
I really enjoy spending time with my family, so I spend most of my weekends at the baseball or football field watching my boy’s play. My daughter is on the dance team, so if I am not on the ball field you will probably find me watching my daughter at her dance competition.
