Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
The FSEP 2025 panel discussion brings together thought leaders with diverse expertise in fire safety and emergency management, offering a unique opportunity to learn, exchange ideas, and network with top professionals dedicated to advancing safety standards.
Benjamin Casey – Bio
Benjamin Casey, PE, CPP, PSP, DBIA, MBA, is a seasoned fire protection engineer with extensive technical and managerial expertise, specializing in safety, security, and fire protection. As a Principal shareholder, he leads PLC’s United States operations.
Mr. Casey’s skills include risk-based engineering, fire protection systems design, performance-based code analysis, resiliency planning, and multidisciplinary project management across sectors like government, healthcare, and industrial facilities. His work encompasses advanced fire protection and security systems design, facility condition assessments, and strategic safety and risk planning.
With an MBA from Tulane University and a Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland, Mr. Casey combines technical knowledge with business acumen. He has led initiatives at global architectural and engineering (A/E) firms, establishing new practices, offices, and market expansions. Notable achievements include receiving the SMPS Award of Excellence for materials associated with developing a Resilience Practice and serving on National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and American Institute of Architects (AIA) committees to shape and advance fire safety standards and design methodologies.
Mr. Casey’s Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and Physical Security Professional (PSP) certifications from ASIS International highlight his proficiency in addressing complex security challenges, including surveillance, access control, intrusion detection systems, and threat and vulnerability assessments.
A recognized thought leader, Mr. Casey has published on emergency communication systems, presented on cutting-edge video fire detection technologies, and organized seminars on fire protection for historic buildings. His awards include the Washington Building Congress Craftsmanship Award and the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) Chesapeake Chapter Gold Excellence Award for contributions to fire protection and life safety.
Ben is also Co-Host of the new “Fire Protection Engineering Podcast” with his long-time friend, colleague, and self-appointment FPE Memer-in-Chief, Kelly Kidwell.
Moderator
Get ready for an interactive Q&A panel where you can dive into lively conversations and connect directly with industry experts.
Join the fun with Ben Casey, the Host of the “Fire Protection Engineering Podcast“. Don’t miss your chance to ask questions, share ideas, and engage in some insightful and fun discussions!
Panel
Terri Allen – Bio
Bio coming soon.
Alan Jelalian – Bio
Mr. Alan Jelalian has over 30 years’ of experience in the nuclear utility industry. As Senior Technical Manager, areas of expertise include plant lifecycle Engineering Programs support for operation and decommissioning, Fire Protection/Safe Shutdown/Electrical Separation Licensing support for Small Modular Reactors/Advanced Reactors and Medical Isotope Facilities, Design Basis Recovery, Process Improvement and Automation, NFPA 805 Transition, Fire PRA Peer Reviews, Appendix R Safe Shutdown Analysis, Manual Action Feasibility Assessment, Fire Protection, Electrical Separation Criteria, Equipment Qualification, Electrical Design Review, Component Classification (Q-List) and Technical training at numerous plants throughout the country. Mr. Jelalian has provided both short- and long-term on-site engineering services including staff and regulator interface to facilitate the daily operations of the plant’s Fire Protection Engineering Program. Mr. Jelalian is a Professional Member, Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), and a member of the American Nuclear Society, Canadian Nuclear Society, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
- ahj@epm-inc.com
- Framingham, MA