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Chris Jelenewicz, P.E., FSFPE has extensive work experience in the field of fire protection engineering. Chris is currently serving as the Interim Chief Executive Officer and previously held the position of Chief Engineer at the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE). As the Technical Director, they lead SFPE’s global technical/engineering activities and is responsible for developing and overseeing technical documents, reviewing new innovations, and assisting in establishing the SFPE Research Roadmap and the 6th edition of the SFPE Handbook. Prior to their current roles, Chris served as the Engineering Program Manager at SFPE, where they oversaw licensing activities and led the profession in gaining increased professional recognition.

Before joining SFPE, Chris worked at the University of Maryland as the Manager of Fire & Safety Code Review, where they supervised a team responsible for ensuring compliance with fire, building, and safety standards for construction projects. Chris also worked as a Fire Protection Engineer at the University, where they reviewed construction drawings and conducted inspections to ensure compliance with fire prevention codes.

Chris has a background in the firefighting industry as well. Chris was involved with the Chillum-Adelphi Volunteer Fire Department for over 16 years, serving in various line officer positions including Chief.

Additionally, Chris worked as a Fire Protection Engineer at the Library of Congress, where they managed fire prevention and emergency management programs and reviewed construction drawings for renovation projects. Chris also gained experience in conducting fire prevention surveys and audits for various facilities as a Fire Protection Engineer at Tenera, L.P.

Overall, Chris Jelenewicz, P.E., FSFPE has a diverse work experience in fire protection engineering, including leadership roles, technical expertise, code compliance, and firefighting experience.

Chris Jelenewicz, P.E., FSFPE earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland, which they attended from 1984 to 1987. Prior to that, they attended Bishop Kenrick High, but information regarding the degree and field of study is not available.

Later, in 1997, Chris pursued further studies and obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus, completing the program in 2000.

Chris Jelenewicz also holds a Professional Engineer certification from the State of California, although the specific details of when they obtained this certification are not provided.