Mesha is a licensed Realtor and accomplished business leader with a strong background in business,
finance, and organizational growth. As a former dental school owner, she understands what it takes to build and scale organizations with structure and purpose.

Today, Mesha oversees the company’s executive leadership and long-term vision, ensuring that H.F.S. remains a strong, future-ready partner for clients.
Her passion extends beyond business operations. Mesha is the driving force behind the company’s plan to launch a technical training facility, giving young men and women the opportunity to develop stable careers in fire protection. She embodies the heart of the company’s philosophy: treating clients the way we’d want to be treated and building a culture where safety, service, and people come first.

Roger is a Licensed Fire Alarm Contractor, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and licensed Realtor who brings over 30 years of hands-on experience in fire alarm systems, inspections, installations, service, security, and CCTV systems. Roger also studied Computer Electronics at E.C.P.I University. Throughout his career he has worked with and alongside major national and regional fire protection companies, gaining firsthand experience across complex commercial, institutional, and industrial environments.

He was also a partner at ETRIER, LLC, a Delaware-based fire protection company, where he played a key role in delivering fire alarm installations, inspections, and system upgrades for banks, schools, daycare facilities, and large industrial sites. This experience provided Roger with a deep understanding of multi-site operations, regulatory coordination, and the level of precision required to protect high-risk and high-occupancy facilities.

Roger’s diverse background blends technical mastery, military discipline, and professional integrity, shaping a company built on trust, reliability, and accountability. Beyond his professional achievements, he is committed to building lasting relationships with clients and treating them like family. His leadership is rooted in honesty, strong values, and a dedication to true life safety—ensuring every system installed or serviced not only meets code but performs when lives and property depend on it most.

Rich Gustafson serves as Senior Project Manager at Heusner Fire & Safety, bringing a rare combination of hands-on technical expertise and proven leadership. Rich studied Business at Chesapeake College and began his career as a low-voltage technician, performing installation, service, and troubleshooting across fire alarm systems, security, access control, and CCTV.

With years of field experience, Rich has developed a deep working knowledge of fire codes, life-safety standards, and regulatory compliance. His background allows him to bridge the gap between technical execution and project oversight—ensuring systems are installed correctly, schedules are met, and clients remain fully informed throughout each phase of a project.

In addition to his technical background, Rich has management experience in the restaurant industry, where he honed his ability to lead teams, make sound decisions under pressure, and respond effectively during high-stress and emergency situations. This combination of discipline, adaptability, and leadership makes Rich a key asset in delivering safe, compliant, and well-managed fire protection projects.