ORR Protection
Protecting People, Property and the Environment®
ORR Corporation began in 1948 when Clark Orr Sr. started selling industrial safety products from the trunk of his car. In 1971, ORR Protection was established as one of America’s first fire suppression companies.

Who We Are
We specialize in custom fire protection for mission-critical business processes.
Some of the largest and most successful companies in the world trust ORR with their people, property, and environment.
Our Mission
As a protection corporation, we are dedicated to protecting people, property, and the environment.
Our Purpose
Our core values define whom we strive to be, how we conduct ourselves, and how we treat others.
Core Values
Guided by Integrity. Driven by Care.
ORR’s guiding principles dictate our behavior and help us distinguish right from wrong, determine if we are on the right path, and guide us in fulfilling our mission and evolving business goals. Our core values define whom we strive to be, how we conduct ourselves, and how we treat others.
We are Committed
We are dedicated to our people’s growth and success by aligning personal and professional development opportunities with our company goals, all while mastering fire protection to deliver innovative solutions that benefit our customers.
We are Accountable
We are customer-centric and take responsibility for our actions and interactions, striving for integrity in all we do, learning from our mistakes, and delivering exceptional services with urgency, diligence, quality, and reliability to our customers.
We are Respectful
We treat everyone—colleagues, customers, and partners—with dignity and understanding, fostering an environment where diverse opinions and backgrounds are valued and heard.
We are Empathetic
We recognize that everyone faces challenges and prioritize supporting each other while ensuring our associates feel cared for. We embody empathy towards our customers by actively listening to their needs, understanding their challenges, and delivering tailored solutions that build trust and lasting relationships.
We are Safe
We prioritize physical and emotional well-being by fostering a secure environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and free to express their ideas, promoting open dialogue and mutual support without compromising the safety of our associates or our customers.
Meet Our Leadership
Clark Orr
Chairman
Woodie Andrawos
CEO
Lee Kaiser, P.E.
Vice President, Engineering & Training
Rick Reynolds
Executive Vice President, Business Development
Danette Cox
Vice President, Finance, Accounting & Administration
Katie Merluzzi
Vice President, Marketing
Matt Plischke
Vice President, Associate Services
Bruce Aldridge
Vice President, Information Technology
Bryan Wilburn
Regional Vice President, North
Erica Khourjian
Regional Vice President, West
Steve Nelson
Regional Vice President, South
Jason Smith
In-House Counsel
James Redd
Director, Service Operations