Daryl Bessa
President, Special Hazard Systems

Daryl’s career is the definition of earning leadership through hard work, expertise, and dedication. He didn’t step into a leadership role—he built his way up from the field, mastering every facet of fire protection along the way. His story is a testament to F.E. Moran’s commitment to developing and empowering its people, creating meaningful careers for those willing to step up.

Daryl began his career on the frontlines, working in the trenches to comprehend the complexities of special hazard fire suppression systems—the kind that safeguard high-risk environments like power plants, data centers, and industrial facilities. His expertise expanded as he took on project management and leadership roles, ensuring that the most demanding fire protection projects were completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Daryl’s technical proficiency is evident through high-risk, mission-critical fire suppression projects that require precision, reliability, and a deep understanding of complex environments. His emphasis on operational safety has resulted in the development of best-in-class procedures for protecting high-hazard industries, ensuring compliance and risk management at every stage.

His leadership style is rooted in experience—he knows what it takes to install and maintain fire suppression systems because he’s done it himself. That perspective gives him a deep respect for the skilled teams he leads and an unrelenting focus on safety, precision, and reliability.

Now, as President of F.E. Moran Special Hazard Systems, Daryl leads one of the most specialized fire protection teams in the industry. His focus is not just on protecting lives and property but also on mentoring the next generation of fire protection experts. He believes in opportunity through hard work and ensures that those who share that mindset have a clear path to growth and leadership within F.E. Moran.

At F.E. Moran, leadership is earned, not given—and Daryl Bessa is proof of that.