Our Sales Team

Scott Beecher

President

Scott Beecher started working at Ward Diesel Filter Systems in April of 2007 as Vice President. In 2013 he purchased the company along with several other manufacturing companies. Ward Diesel is very active in many advocacy aspects within the fire industry and local, state and national government on the health and safety concerns for the Fire and EMS Industry.

As President and Owner of Ward Diesel Filter Systems, Scott helps coordinate several health and safety efforts across the US within the Fire/EMS Industry. His goal is to drive awareness of the extremely harmful issues facing Firefighter and EMS Personnel.

Bob Thomas

Vice President

With more than 20+ years of prior management and marketing experience, Bob Thomas began his career at Ward Diesel Filter Systems in 2017. After working various positions to familiarize himself with the company and industry, he was promoted to Vice President.

Bob is most proud of his work on the Committee that developed the Lavender Ribbon Report, first released in 2018 and updated in 2021. The Report is an educational tool for firefighters detailing the increased risks they face and includes actionable steps that can be taken to mitigate those risks. It was developed in partnership with the NVFC AND VCOS.

Ronald “RJ” Jones

Director of Business Development

RJ Jones joined Ward Diesel Filter Systems as the Director of Business Development in July 2022, after spending his entire career in the fire service industry, with more than 25 years at E-ONE/REV Group in escalating roles of responsibility. He has held leadership roles in several key areas such as production, customer service, aftermarket parts, product management, and vehicle sales.

He has enjoyed contributing as a voting principal member of the NFPA Technical Committee for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting AIR-AAA, since March 2009. RJ is currently serving on the ARFF Working Group Board of Directors, a non-profit organization, whose mission statement is to promote the science and improve the methods of aviation fire protection and prevention.

Taylor Burgess

Inside Sales/Marketing

Taylor Burgess joined Ward Diesel in September 2022, working in inside sales/marketing. She is a graduate from the University of Georgia and was a D1 athlete on the Equestrian Team. In addition to working with Ward Diesel customers, she also is responsible for maintaining the Ward Diesel website and electronic communication.

Mike Chevalier

Regional Sales Manager

With more than 30 years in Manufacturing / Customer Service / New Business Development and Sales, Mike joined Ward Diesel Filter Systems in 2019. Mike is most proud of growing territories and playing an active role in assisting Fire /EMS Departments in getting their teams protected from the Class 1 Carcinogens that are in diesel exhaust.

Health and Safety awareness is crucial to the industry and longevity of the Career Members and Volunteers that put their lives on the line for the communities that they serve.

Michael Nelson

Regional Sales Manager

Starting his career at Ward Diesel Filter Systems in 2019, Mike now has 8+ years of sales and management experience from various industries. He began with inside sales to better learn the product and was quickly promoted to Midwest Regional Sales Manager.

Pat Scanlon

Regional Sales Manager

Pat Scanlon has more than 40+ years in the Fire Industry. He joined Ward Diesel Filter Systems in 2013 as Regional Sales Manager of the Southeast Region. Pat has been a member of IAFF and Florida Professional Firefighters from 1980 to present.

With thousands of installations currently operating,

NO SMOKE has proven its capability and reliability to fire and rescue personnel throughout the world. We hope that you will be next to join the growing list of fire departments that have decided to protect their personnel with NO SMOKE.