Cintas Employee-Partner Recognized with Norb Makowka Award, Reflecting Company's Commitment to Safety and Training
Cintas Corporation is proud to announce that Jeremy Bolender, a seasoned technician from our Cincinnati fire protection location, has been honored with the Norb Makowka Award by the National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NAFED)
The Norb Makowka Award recognizes a technician who exemplifies dedication to continuous learning, industry involvement, and upholding the highest standards in fire protection. Jeremy, a 25-year Cintas employee-partner, has demonstrated technical excellence and contributed to the advancement of safety standards through his involvement with industry organizations such as NFPA, AFAA, and NAFED.
Jeremy’s recognition reflects Cintas’ strong culture of safety, compliance, and ongoing training. Cintas is dedicated to providing employee-partners with the tools and resources needed to thrive in their roles and serve customers with the highest level of expertise and professionalism. Previously, Cintas has earned acknowledgement from other fire protection industry leaders, such as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), for its fire protection training programs, which empower employee-partners to stay ahead of changing codes and standards.
“Jeremy’s knowledge and experience have been key to building strategic relationships with our customers, contractors, and others in the industry,” said Thomas Millering, General Manager of the Cintas Fire Protection location in Cincinnati, Ohio. “His genuine care and ability to share his experience with others makes an impact on a daily basis.”
“Jeremy is an incredible asset to our team, and his knowledge of fire alarm systems is unparalleled,” added Vincent Carrahar, Service Manager of the Cintas Fire Protection location in Cincinnati, Ohio.
“I would like to thank NAFED for selecting me for the Norb Makowka Award,” said Jeremy. “It was an honor to be considered for and accept this award. I’ve had the opportunity to work with amazing leadership at Cintas and a supportive team at location 335 in Cincinnati, Ohio, which has allowed me to grow professionally and give back to the industry.”
This award reinforces Cintas’ continued mission to set the standard for safety, training, and industry excellence.