DENNIS F. BASS 

EDUCATION 

Grand Rapids Community College

Associate of Arts Degree in Architectural Drafting

One Year Certificate for Architectural Drafting 

Western Michigan University

Industrial Supervision 

WORK EXPERIENCE 

1993 to present              Dependable Fire Protection, Inc.

                                    Grand Rapids, Michigan

                                    President/Design Estimator/Field Superintendent

1992 to 1993                 Vanguard Fire and Supply

                                    Grand Rapids, Michigan

                                    Design Estimator/Service Department Supervisor   

1991 to 1992                 United Fire Protection

                                    Grand Rapids, Michigan

                                    Design Estimator/Sales Engineer   

1984 to 1991                 United Sprinkler Corporation

                                    Grand Rapids, Michigan

                                    Estimator/Sales Engineer/Service Technician/Sprinkler Fitter

                                    In addition to the above responsibilities, was responsible for doing

                                    the actual service calls.  Also, as a sprinkler engineer, designed fire

                                    protection systems.

1979 to 1984                 VanderWall Fire Protection

                                    Grand Rapids, Michigan

                                    Sprinkler Fitter/Fabrication Shop Superintendent

In 1981, sent to Florida to start a branch office.  Responsibilities included:  making initial contacts, setting up accounts, bidding jobs, hiring and supervising personnel, accounting, and every aspect of the company.

1978 to 1979                 Allstate Fire Protection

                                    Grand Rapids, Michigan

                                    Sprinkler Fitter

1977 to 1978                 VanderWall Fire Protection        

                                    Grand Rapids, Michigan

                                    Design Estimator/Sprinkler Fitter

1973 to 1976                 Phoenix Contractors, Inc.

                                    Grand Rapids, Michigan

                                    Sprinkler Engineer 

RELATED COURSES 

Dale Carnegie Course - 1990

Serving on Building Board of Appeals for City of Walker