Michael Vielehr

Michael A. Vielehr is an experienced operations professional in the fire safety industry, currently serving in operations at Fortis Fire & Safety since December 2023. Previously, Michael was the Principal at YGEIA Connected, focusing on innovative fire sprinkler solutions from April 2023 to July 2024. From 2017 to 2022, Michael held the position of Fire Sprinkler Operations Director, North America at Johnson Controls, where efforts were directed towards operational efficiency and long-term growth. Michael spent over 16 years at Tyco SimplexGrinnell in various senior management roles, overseeing significant business portfolios and leading strategies for installation and service enhancements. Michael began the career at SimplexGrinnell, progressing from a shop helper to various managerial positions, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.