The Profire Team
At Profire, a CECO Environmental brand, our people are the driving force behind every solution we deliver. Spanning the U.S. and Canada, our team brings deep technical expertise, industry insight, and a shared commitment to safety, innovation, and excellence. By harnessing diverse strengths and working collaboratively across disciplines, we solve complex challenges, support customer success, and fuel the continuous improvement of our products, services, and culture.
Our Leadership Team
Our leadership team drives Profire forward with diverse expertise, unique perspectives, and a shared commitment to excellence. Each leader brings their own strengths while staying aligned with our core values, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations and contributing meaningfully to our success. Their dedication to creating a supportive environment helps employees grow personally and professionally, while their innovative vision positions Profire as a leader in burner management and combustion controls. Through their guidance, they empower our team to craft forward-thinking solutions and consistently deliver exceptional value to our customers.
Since joining Profire in 2015, Ryan Oviatt has been instrumental in aligning the company’s financial goals and strategic vision with its core values. He has held key leadership roles including Co-Chief Executive Officer, Co-President, Chief Financial Officer, Board Member, and Treasurer, demonstrating his dedication to fostering sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Now serving as Vice President of Strategy and Integration, Ryan leads integration efforts in collaboration with CECO Corporate teams, overseeing critical business functions such as finance, operations, legal, compliance, and quality control. His thoughtful leadership and strategic focus have played a vital role in driving collaboration and ensuring seamless transitions, keeping Profire on track to achieve long-term success.
Outside of work, Ryan enjoys exploring Utah’s scenic landscapes, playing golf, spending quality time with family, as well as taking motorcycle trips with his wife and friends. He is also actively engaged in his community, dedicating time to meaningful volunteer efforts.
Ryan’s dedication, compassion, and work ethic set a strong example for our team. His approach to leadership—working hard, respecting others, and maintaining balance—continues to inspire and guide us every day.
Since 2010, Cameron has played a key role in supporting the company’s growth through his leadership and dedication. His progression through roles such as Co-Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Business Development Officer, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, and Regional Sales Director reflects his broad expertise and commitment to excellence. Beginning in January 2025, Cameron transitions to Vice President and General Manager of the CECO Environmental Combustion Management Platform, where he continues to uphold the standards and mission that have been central to success at Profire.
Cameron’s leadership is built on positivity, honesty, and integrity. At Profire, he fosters an inclusive environment where collaboration and innovative ideas are encouraged, creating a customer-focused culture where every voice matters.
Outside of work, Cameron loves spending time with his family. Together they enjoy sports, exploring the outdoors, building Lego creations, wake surfing, cooking, and board game nights. As an active member of his church, he is passionate about helping others and supporting his community, working heavily with the youth of the congregation teaching and mentoring them on principles of leadership, teamwork, and self-reliance.
Cameron’s genuine nature shines in his leadership and dedication to helping others grow. He believes, “Being a difference maker is about being intentional in what you do, how you do it, and how you live your life. Difference makers don’t sit on the sidelines—they step up to change the world.” He leads by example and uplifts others every step of the way.
Patrick Fisher has been instrumental in the technological evolution and innovation at Profire since 2009. Starting as the company’s sole product developer, he has transformed the Engineering Department into a highly skilled team, leveraging his expertise in electrical engineering and wireless system design to advance research, design, and product development. His contributions to Profire have been pivotal to the success of our burner management and combustion control systems.
Dedicated to exceeding industry regulations and addressing evolving customer needs, Patrick’s leadership fosters collaboration across teams and drives the delivery of high-quality, innovative solutions that align with the mission and growth objectives at Profire.
Patrick is passionate about setting the technical direction for Profire. He works closely with our team & customers while watching industry trends to ensure our products are built right. He’s also a strong advocate for work-life balance, believing it’s essential to foster creativity and achieve sustainable productivity. This philosophy remains central to his leadership approach, inspiring his team and shaping the workplace culture at Profire.
Brendan Frank is our valued Director of Service Operations and has been with Profire since its inception. In his first 11 years, Brendan was our Senior Field Technician, bridging extensive on-site experience and exceptional customer service skills. His progression to Director of Service Operations was a natural fit. Brendan leads our service department alongside our sales team to ensure unmatched product delivery for our customers. Because of Brendan, you can count on top-quality products and exceptional service under his guidance. Brendan's dedication to his work shines through as he can often be found hands-on in the shop building fuel trains or installing systems in the field.
Brendan enjoys the warmer summer months, heading outdoors to practice his swing on the golf course and savoring the tranquility of casting a line at local fishing holes.
“Learn to fail fast” is Brendan’s key phrase for facing the many challenges in life. He believes that if things aren't progressing as desired, shake things up. Brendan avoids complacency by encouraging his team to take proactive steps to drive change and action within their operations.
Daniel is an expert in Profire products and their applications. He leads a team of specialists dedicated to exploring Sales & Customer Service opportunities within and beyond the Oil & Gas sector. As part of our sales leadership team, he sets customer service benchmarks and cultivates lasting relationships. Daniel believes in maintaining a positive outlook on the future, regardless of the challenges that may arise.
Since 2022, Daren Haws has been our Director of Finance and Accounting. His educational background is extensive, holding a Master of Accountancy from Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Arts from Utah State University. With a wealth of experience as an auditor and accountant in various industries including direct sales, health and wellness, and consumer lending, Daren brings diverse knowledge to Profire.
He sees accounting as a crucial service department within the organization. Daren leverages his extensive expertise to infuse a unique perspective into all operations, driving strategy and overseeing significant initiatives for Profire.
When not at the office crunching numbers, you can find him volunteering with local community theatre organizations, singing in a choir, and honing his golf swing for the annual Profire golf tournament.
Daren values people over problems. When facing an issue, he often says, "No worries," as he believes any goal can be achieved with kindness and patience.
Ryan Northcott has worked at Profire since 2011 and is currently serving as our Director of Quality Control where he plays a vital role in ensuring our products meet our high standards. He brings over 20 years of design and leadership experience as a senior engineer, enhancing the safety and quality of our products with his valuable insights. Over the years, he has been a key contributor to the design of several of our burner management systems, establishing our Quality Control Department, overseeing our customer technical support, and initiating our panel shop program. Ryan’s team oversees product quality, certifications, manufacturing, and documentation control.
Outside of work, Ryan enjoys spending time outdoors and photographing the world around him. If he's not out exploring, he’s volunteering his free time to community service with his church organization.
Ryan embraces the philosophy of "Every brain in the game" by Jack Welch, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and diverse perspectives. He believes that true success is achieved when every team member is empowered to contribute their unique ideas, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Todd is our Senior Manager of People Operations, where he oversees the company's Human Resources (HR) functions with the goal of making each team member feel valued, heard, and supported. Holding a Juris Doctor degree, Todd brings a unique blend of legal expertise and strategic HR leadership to his role. He focuses on fostering a dynamic workplace that empowers employees and encourages growth and innovation. Todd also plays a key role in developing and implementing HR strategies that support the company's overall business objectives. He manages employee relations and oversees compensation and benefits programs.
As the corporate and board secretary, Todd ensures communication and governance, providing guidance and support to the board of directors in executing and aligning corporate strategies with business objectives. His forward-thinking approach drives success by creating a workplace where employees thrive and aligning HR initiatives with the company's vision.
Brant plays a vital role as our OEM/Service Business Development Manager, focusing on installation planning, technical support, and project deployment. He is dedicated to enhancing our sales and field service support. Brant's extensive 20+ years of experience in the Energy Industry contributes to his genuine enthusiasm and passion for each project. He embodies a strong work ethic, adept team-building skills, and a profound sense of responsibility in everything he does.
John leads the Business Development team at Profire, focusing on innovation, developing industry trends, and product advancements. With over 27 years of experience in Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical (IC&E) systems, John brings unparalleled expertise in combustion and systems integration to his work. Specializing in the Energy Industry, John stays aligned with industry developments, trends, and advancements, leveraging this knowledge to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
Guided by the principle that "nothing prospers without labor," John embodies a strong work ethic and a results-driven approach. His extensive expertise in IC&E systems has empowered the Profire team with the knowledge to deliver expert information and solutions. John is our go-to team member for built-to-order systems and prides himself on providing timely responses that lead to technically sound solutions for Profire customers.
Jeff leads our sales and service team in the U.S. Eastern and Midwest regions, focusing on delivering exceptional customer solutions. With over 10 years at Profire, Jeff's patience and meticulous attention to detail have fostered strong working relationships with both customers and colleagues. Always at the forefront of new technology and industry insights, Jeff ensures our solutions remain innovative and effective.
His dedication and expertise drive us to consistently surpass sales targets while upholding our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.
With his extensive industry knowledge, Dustin plays a vital role in our business development and product innovations. His responsibilities include leading product development support and driving market expansion, both crucial components for our overall success. He brings high integrity and stability to our company culture.
Overseeing all internal operations at Profire, Jeremy manages our products’ distribution, procurement, assembly, and inventory. He plays a critical role in maintaining smooth operations throughout our warehouses across the U.S. and Canada. Jeremy excels as the Senior Operations Manager thanks to his organizational skills, which give him a real knack for refining processes, resources, and staff efficiency.
His leadership style is instrumental in shaping our company dynamics, fostering a culture where every team member feels integral to our success and motivated to contribute to our shared goals.
Jason leads our internal technology initiatives to ensure secure and efficient operations that align with our company goals. He oversees cybersecurity, Microsoft administration, network infrastructure, and the strategic direction of Information Technology (IT) initiatives. Jason’s exceptional data management skills strengthen our organization and our internal infrastructure. He aligns departmental objectives with our company-wide mission, positioning technology as the driving force behind our success and innovation.
With his extensive leadership experience, he bridges the gap between technical and non-technical teams, fostering cross-department collaboration. Jason champions clear communication, continuous learning, and proactive issue resolution throughout the company. He enriches the Profire culture by nurturing a positive work environment, and consistently going the extra mile to achieve excellence.
As the Marketing Manager, Rachel oversees all inbound and outbound marketing activities with a keen dedication to the Profire brand. Her strategic skills and meticulous attention to detail ensure brand consistency across all initiatives, reinforcing trust, reliability, and the Oxford Comma.
A constant source of enthusiasm and creativity, Rachel fosters a dynamic and engaging work environment for her colleagues. Her collaborative spirit and dedication make her an invaluable asset to the Profire team.
Kelsey, our People Operations Manager, is dedicated to cultivating a positive employee experience at Profire. She oversees all employee services, policies, and programs, ensuring our workplace is both efficient and nurturing. Kelsey's expertise in talent development, recruiting, and benefits administration has fostered the incredibly skilled and dedicated team that drives our success today.
By spearheading morale-boosting events, she continually enhances the Profire culture, making it a dynamic and engaging place to work. Kelsey's dedication to employee well-being and professional development, combined with her readiness to always lend a helping hand, shines through in every facet of her work. This heartfelt commitment inspires our team to excel and reach their full potential.