Type Of Business:
1) Distribution Company 2) Fire Department
Marketing Area:
1) Regional 2) Regional
Expertise:
Mr. Lake's expertise includes finance management and fire investigation.
Major Product/SVS:
1) Automotive Body Parts 2) Fire and Arson Investigation Services
Hobbies/Sports:
Golfing, Swimming, Walking, Caring for his Pets, Gardening, Spending Time Outdoors
Education Degrees:
College Coursework
Affiliations Awards:
Allen County Fire Arson Specialized Team; New Haven Adams Township Fire Department; Law Enforcement & Emergency Services Video Association; Indiana Volunteer Firefighter's Association; Indiana Public Safety Training Institute; National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications; National Association of Fire Investigators; National Fire Protection Association; International Fire Marshals Association; International Fire Photographers Association; The International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc.
Place of Birth:
Fort Wayne
Children's Names:
Jacklyn, Jason
Work History:
Fire Arson Investigator, Special Deputy, Allen County Police Department
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his carer was being an expert witness in a homicide and arson case that resulted in the conviction of an arsonist, putting him in prison for 85 years.
Charity:
Orthodox-Catholic Church of America; Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control; The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; American Diabetes Association
Number Of Years In Profession:
36
Number Of Years In Current Position:
19
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his dedication, loyalty and honesty.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because it was his family business and he joined the fire service after working as a volunteer emergency medical technician.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Lake works as a juvenile fire setter counselor for young people and their families. He participated as an expert witness in a fire/arson investigation at the National Institute for Trail Advocacy at an Indiana law school at Indianapolis in Indiana. A mock trial was set up in which he served as an expert witness, training attorneys in arson cases. He is also the public information officer for the New Haven Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services at Allen County in Indiana.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing Finances Including Accounts Receivable and Payable, Overseeing Human Resources, Reports, Logistics, Importing and Distribution in the Tri-State Area, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan, Supervising 20 Employees
Education Certifications:
Certified Fire Investigator, State of Indiana; Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, National Association of Fire Investigators; Certified Fire Investigator, National Fire Protection Association; Public Information Officer; Professional Training on Fire and Arson Investigation; Certified Fire Investigator, The International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc.
Awards/Honors:
Fire Investigator of the Year Award, State of Indiana (2006)