George DiMatteo has over 45 years of experience in the fire sprinkler industry, beginning his career in 1979 with Delta Fire Systems. He co-founded a fabrication shop in Sacramento at just 29 and later joined Ferguson in 1992, where he played a key role in expanding their Fire & Fabrication division. George helped grow the business significantly, opening multiple branches and leading Ferguson’s first fabrication shop acquisition in 2000. After relocating to Texas in 2004, he held several leadership roles, focusing on growth strategy, acquisitions, and national expansion—overseeing more than 23 company acquisitions. Promoted to President of Ferguson Fire & Fabrication in 2011 and later Vice President of Ferguson Enterprise in 2016, George served on Ferguson’s Executive Leadership Team until his retirement in 2024. Under his leadership, Ferguson Fire & Fabrication became the market leader in the industry. Widely respected in the field, George remains active on several national fire protection committees and received the prestigious Henry S. Parmelee Award in 2021 for his contributions to the industry.