Name: Jeff Gibson
Title: PerfluorAd Market Solutions Manager
Location: Michigan
Year Started at TRS: 2025
Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Grand Valley State University
Associations: Member of American Fire Association & National Fire Association
Focus: Business development; relationship building
TRS: Tell us about your background and what brought you to TRS Group.
Jeff: While in college, I worked part time for a fire protection contractor. After graduating, I became a full-time employee installing systems and then moved to business development. I started hearing about PFAS about 10 years ago. Joining a foam manufacturer, I became involved in transitioning fire suppression systems from AFFF to F3.
When I heard TRS had technology for cleaning out systems, I reached out to them. Being here allows me to stay in the fire protection industry, help protect firefighters and clean
-up the environment.
TRS: What does your day-to-day look like with your role in the PerfluorAd™ business?
Jeff: There is no typical day. I could be traveling to a conference or working remotely to wrap up a proposal. TRS people are client focused, which is a great fit for me and rewarding.
TRS: Tell us about a recent project that was particularly satisfying.
Jeff: A multi-national manufacturer just awarded us a project to clean a fire suppression system at one of its facilities, which could lead to cleaning out systems throughout the United States.
TRS: Tell us about your aspirations at TRS.
Jeff: When you consider our technologies, people and opportunities, TRS’s growth potential is huge. My goal is to become the point of contact for our clients in the fire protection industry who are developing strategies to deal with their PFAS challenges.
