Gerry Watson
Branch Manager, Philadelphia
Value Delivered
Gerry oversees all branch operations, including staff management, budgets and profitability, safety, and maintaining customer and vendor relationships. He is proud of the strong, supportive team that has been built at the Philadelphia branch and the culture of excellence they promote.
Expertise
Gerry started in the fire protection industry as an Apprentice with Sprinkler Fitters Union Local 692 and worked with Grinnell and Adelphia Fire Protection. After relocating from Philadelphia to Boston, he joined Local 550 and spent six years working with F.E. Moran and E.M. Duggan, where he led projects at multiple power plants.
Upon returning to Philadelphia in 2005, he was hired at S.A. Comunale as a Foreman Sprinkler Fitter, managing multiple projects throughout the Philadelphia area. In 2016, he moved into the office as a Project Manager/Superintendent and was promoted to Branch Manager in 2017.
The Personal Side
Gerry and his wife have been married for 26 years and have two daughters. He enjoys traveling, boating, fishing, and watching sports.