QUINCY, Mass. – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced the appointment of Andy Jenks as its new chief operating officer.
Jenks joined NFPA as vice president of marketing and digital experience in 2018 and expanded his role to manage the association’s IT division in 2020. In his new role as COO, Jenks “will oversee all operational aspects of NFPA,” according to the association announcement.
“Andy is passionate about NFPA’s mission, our stakeholders, and our people, and will play an invaluable role driving meaningful progress for NFPA and our diverse audiences,” says NFPA president and CEO Jim Pauley in the announcement.
“In this new leadership position, he will work to advance our goals and strategies, ensuring that we continue to grow and deliver value to the customers we serve,” he says. “I’m confident he’ll continue to bring exceptional dedication and impact to NFPA.”
Why NFPA Promoted Andy Jenks to COO
Over the past six years, Jenks led the NFPA marketing team and its digital transformation efforts. With a focus on making data-driven decisions, he has been responsible for overseeing traditional print marketing, social media, website development, email marketing, search engine marketing, and creative services.
Among Jenks’ accomplishments has been the launch of NFPA LiNK, the flagship product for digital access to NFPA codes and standards. With the expansion of his role over the past four years, Jenks has “led the charge in strengthening the association’s IT systems and making process improvements that enhance the NFPA customer experience,” according to the association announcement.
Prior to joining NFPA, Jenks built and led the digital marketing department at Benjamin Moore & Co., where he was responsible for leading two development teams. Jenks’ tenure at the company was preceded by the co-founding of Swatchbox Technologies, a software firm that created a virtual design platform, which was acquired by Benjamin Moore in 2010.
Jenks graduated with a bachelor of science degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology in 1992.
