Main: 315.935.6566  |  Office Manager: 315.935.6567 info@upstatefpe.com Liverpool, NY

Meet the UFPE Team

 

 

Mike Klemenz, PE, PMSFPE

BS, Fire Protection Engineering
Mike earned his B.S. in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland at College
Park. Immediately after graduation, Mike was employed by the U.S. Navy as a civilian FPE at
Naval Station Norfolk. He then entered private sector engineering consulting and became Fire
Protection Department Manager for a New York-based MEP&FP firm. Mike then went on to
operate as the corporate FPE for a large fire protection company. Finally, Mike established
UFPE to fulfill the demand for competent, professional fire protection engineering and
consulting services wherever needed.
Mike possesses extensive practical fire protection engineering design and construction
experience. He received professional engineering licensure in New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Texas. Devoting his engineering talents to
protect the health, welfare and safety of the public against the ravages of fire is UFPE’s primary
mission above all else.

Organizational Affiliations

Emergency Service Experience

Mike thoroughly understands the relationship between building design/construction and the fire
service. After a 32-year fire service career in New York State and Prince George’s County,
Maryland, Mike retired from active fire department/EMS service in 2017. He was an adjunct
professor in the Fire Protection Technology A.A.S. program at SUNY OCC teaching Fire
Dynamics and Chemistry of Hazardous Materials to aspiring fire protection professionals. He
enjoys working as a consultant to fire departments

Cathleen Klemenz, Business Manager

BS, Business Administration

Mrs. Klemenz received her degree in Business Administration from the State University of New York at Oswego. Cathy manages the day-to-day business operations of an engineering consulting firm and handles the myriad of complex tax, benefit, and insurance matters. In addition to being a proud mom of two young adults, she has moved to the advisory board position! When not at her desk managing finances, she can still be found shuttling Fred the beloved rescue dog on the daily errands of life! She also found a satellite office/home in Fort Worth, Texas! Year round sunshine & heat!

 

 

Sophia E. Klemenz

BA, Communications

Miss Klemenz graduated with a BA in Communications from Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY in 2020. Sophia has been living in Texas since graduation. Last summer she moved to Fort Worth, TX and started working for Rival Digital (based in Chesapeake, VA). She is a Social Media Specialist for Rival Digital, a marketing agency specializing in marketing for the HVAC industry.

She also is the owner of Spit-Fire Communications & Design.When not engaged in her work life, she can be found enjoying the Texas sunshine, playing with her German Shepherd Doberman, Ferdinand, and weight lifting.

Organizational Affiliations:

Le Moyne College-Alum

 

Matthew J. Klemenz

Matthew works at Pyramid Network Services in Real Estate. When he is not working, he can be found at Hercules Gym lifting weights, at Transfiguration Church, hunting, fishing and playing guitar and banjo.

 

 

 

 

Fredrick J. Woofington & Ferdinand Klemenz

Affectionately known as “Fred,” he spends his days overseeing UFPE activities and providing security for the team. Fred’s preferred activities include chasing squirrels, rabbits, and woodchucks (success rate = 0); resting; and eating.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ferdinand affectionately known as “Ferdy”, spends his time with his mom in Fort Worth, TX. Ferdinand was adopted by Sophia from Helping Hounds.  He is a 5 year old  German Shepherd-Doberman. Ferdy enjoys accompanying Sophia along for her long runs and enjoys being an annoying little brother.  Ferd attended obedience school for his tendency to eat dog beds, rugs and shoes.  He now is a certified good boy. Dog beds, rugs and shoes eaten since obedience school=0.

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