Travis Nelson, PE, CSP, has been appointed as the new CEO of Diversified Fall Protection (DFP), the biggest turnkey fall protection integrator for regulatory-driven systems and services in the United States. Nelson has over 20 years of expertise in the fall protection sector and is a well-known leader and influencer in the field.
North Branch Capital, a partner that invested in DFP in May 2019, and chairman of the DFP Board William Huber remarked, We are truly honored to have someone of Travis’ reputation and expertise at the helm of our company. His expertise in the field, inspiring leadership, and capacity to bring people together around a common goal are exactly what DFP needs to firmly establish itself as a leader in the field.
Nelson joined DFP in 2019 and held the positions of Vice President of Engineering and Vice President of Strategy. Nelson joined DFP following the purchase of PEAK Fall Protection, where he was president and managing partner for almost a decade.
Nelson expressed his excitement about the prospects this appointment brings. DFP is a wonderful company with enormous potential for expansion and success. With a group of incredibly bright and committed people that have the necessary knowledge and dedication, we are ready to raise the bar for our services and promote innovation. Our industry is vital because we make sure that people go home safely every night, not just because it is compelling.
DFP was founded in 1994 and presently has over 300 experts working for it in six different U.S. sites. Four major acquisitions (PEAK Fall Protection, Fall Protection Services (FPS), Rooftop Anchor, and Versatile Systems, Inc.) between late 2019 and early 2021 contributed to the company’s quadrupling in size and exponential growth since 2019. DFP has experienced an astounding 30% growth rate since 2021.
DFP specializes in recognizing risks, collaborating as a trusted advisor with key clients, evaluating fall protection issues within their portfolio, and providing programming recommendations. DFP services include the application of engineering solutions as well as continuous certification and inspection to guarantee safety and compliance.
Diversified Fall Protection (DFP), a reputable leader in the field since 1994, is an expert in the planning, creation, and implementation of comprehensive fall protection systems that safeguard employees from falls, which are among the most frequent sources of workplace accidents and fatalities. Through an extensive system of OSHA-compliant fall prevention solutions, educational initiatives, and an in-house engineering and design team, the company reduces client responsibility and safeguards personnel. With the solutions we design, develop, install, and maintain, DFP offers fall prevention partnership for life as a certified integrator of all major system component manufacturers.
