Kelly Lynch

Kelly Lynch

Kelly Lynch joined the Foundation as Director of Marketing & Communications in June 2022 after working with NFFF as a creative consultant for several years. With a background in marketing strategy and communications outreach, she has created campaigns and targeted programming for government agencies, non-profits, and corporations for more than two decades. Her messaging expertise […]

Remembering Eileen Coglianese

Eileen Coglianese

The Board of Directors and Staff of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and the Fire Hero Family community as we mourn the loss of our friend Eileen Coglianese on March 4, 2021. Eileen was the widow of Chicago Fire Department Lieutenant Edmond P. Coglianese, who died […]

Chief W. Keith Brower, Jr.

Chief Keith Brower

Chief W. Keith Brower, Jr. has been a Special Projects Consultant for the Foundation since June 2019. His primary role is to represent the Foundation on the Vision 20/20 Steering Committee however he is also responsible for developing content and training to increase awareness for Life Safety Initiatives #14 and #15. In 2020, Chief Brower […]

Chief Ron Kanterman

Chief Ron Kanterman

Ron Kanterman is a 46-year fire service veteran and worked at the Chief level for the past 30 years in 3 commands in New Jersey and Connecticut. He is currently the Manager of Fire and Life Safety at the Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York City and is the principal of Gold Horn Associates, […]

Caitlin McGuire

Caitlin McGuire

Caitlin McGuire joined the Foundation’s Fire Service Programs team on February 1, 2021, as the new Events Management and Special Projects consultant. She has an extensive background in grant writing, grant management, conference planning, and program management in the nonprofit world. Caitlin earned a Bachelor’s Degree from George Mason University, is the daughter of a […]