Meet
the Link-Nilsen Team |
Mr.
Dave Link
President |
Mr.
Link began working in the fire protection industry in 1972
when the Link-Nilsen Corporation was founded. He graduated
from UCLA in 1978 and completed the National Society of
Professional Engineers' NICET level 4 certification in 1986.
In 1986 Dave began an association with the Metropolitan
Transportation Authority, designing and supervising the
installation of the fire protection systems for the Metro
Rail Blue Line Yard and Shop Facility. Since that time Dave
has overseen the majority of the fire protection installations
on the MTA’s Green, Red and Gold Line systems. Dave
Link was appointed President of Link-Nilsen Corporation
in 2003 and is a member of the National Fire Protection
Association and The Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board of Southern
California. |
Mr.
Todd Rasmussen
Vice President |
Mr.
Rasmussen began his career with Link-Nilsen Corporation
in 1981. He graduated from Cal-State Fullerton in 1983 and
has served in a variety of capacities. His career began
as a pipe fabricator and has promoted his way through various
positions, such as fabrication manager, materials buyer,
project manager, service manager and Controller. In 2003
Mr. Rasmussen was appointed Vice President of Finance and
Operations. |
Mr.
Ryan Bramen
Sr. Project Manager |
Mr.
Bramen worked for several years as a construction Engineer
before joining the Link-Nilsen team in 1995. Ryan has been
involved with Designing, Project Managing and Estimating.
Ryan currently is serving as Senior Project Manager. Mr.
Bramen has completed the National Society of Professional
Engineers' NICET Level 3 Certification in Fire Protection
Engineering Technology. |
Mr.
Nelson Jones
Service Manager |
Mr.
Jones joined the Link-Nilsen team in 2004. Neslon comes
to us from the automotive industry. He started as a line
Technician in 1986 and progressed his way to Service Manager
at Beverly Hills BMW in Beverly Hills, CA. Mr. Jones' customer
service and mechanical skills make him a perfect choice
to lead our emerging Service Division. |
Mr.
Don Yates
Superintendent |
Mr.
Yates began working in the fire protection industry in 1971
as a sprinkler fitter apprentice. He began working for the
Link-Nilsen Corporation in 1975 while completing his apprenticeship
program. Don installed and supervised a wide variety of
fire protection systems during his first 20 years in the
industry. In 1992 Don was promoted to Superintendent of
Jobs. Mr. Yates' knowledge of detection systems, wet pipe
fire suppression systems and underground utility installations
provides Link-Nilsen Corporation with the vast experience
necessary to coordinate the logistical responsibilities
of any project. |
Mr.
Mike Glasow
Senior Engineer |
Mr.
Michael Glasow began his career in fire protection in 1997
when he joined the Link-Nilsen team. He came to us as a
graduate of ITT Technical Institute with a degree in Computer
Aided Drafting and Design. Through job site experience,
peer training and NICET testing and certification, Mr. Glasow
became lead draftsman and is now the Senior Engineer. |
