Leadership
Chris Turner
CEO
Mr. Chris Turner began in the sprinkler industry in the spring of 1997 and by 1998 he was awarded Apprentice of the Year. His self-motivation led him to be promoted to a jobsite foreman within two years. In 2010, he obtained his inspector’s license. Chris was given the opportunity to begin his own division of Georgia Automatic in Macon, GA in 2013. Four years later it was time for Mr. Turner to return home to Valdosta to begin his journey to ownership. Chris, along with Michael Cody, purchased Georgia Automatic Sprinkler in January of 2019.
Mike Cody
CFO
Mr. Michael Cody joined the fire sprinkler industry in January of 1996, pedaling over nine miles each way on a 10-speed bike to go to and from his job as a helper. He was promoted to foreman in January of 1999. Mr. Cody worked his way out of the field by obtaining his inspector’s license in 2003 and was soon promoted to district manager of the Albany district. As of 2019, Mr. Cody has proudly held the title of Vice President of Georgia Automatic Sprinkler Co.
Nelson Chapman
Macon District Manager
Leslie Starke
Macon Superintendent
Andy Kennedy
Construction Manager
Robert Simpson
Savannah Superintendent
Berney Armstrong
Warehouse Manager
Andrew Massey
Safety Coordinator
Office Administration
Tommy Griffin
CPA/Controller
Teri Jolly
HR Director
Dana Jeffords
Accounts Receivable & Payable
Emily Keigans
Savannah Office Manager
Bacon Cody
Head of security
Inspectors
Raymond Thomas
Level 3 Senior Inspector
Lance Tucker
Level 3 Inspector
David Adams
Level 3 Inspector
Buddy Hall
Level 3 Inspector
Alan Brumbley
Level 3 Inspector
Chris Turner, JR.
Level 2 Inspector
Jeremy Brooks
Backflow Technician
Designers
Jody Aycock
Senior Designer
Roy Hannah
Lead Designer – Counter Sales
Nathan Bier
Level 3 Designer
Jordan Cody
Level 2 Designer
Austin Hinson
Level 1 Design Apprentice