John Whaling

Protectowire FireSystems, a pioneer in the fire protection industry, has promoted long-time team member John Whaling to the position of president. Whaling, a veteran in the fire-detection systems industry, served as executive vice president/director of sales for Protectowire since joining the firm in 1995. In his new and expanded role, he will oversee day-to-day operations of the firm’s global operations, including sales, manufacturing and distribution. He will manage and direct the company’s 30 employees and its global network of more than 150 distributors, working directly with owner and Chairman Andrew Sullivan in helping shape the company’s expansion and growth. Whaling attended Sheridan College in Toronto, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing.