As a chemical engineer with over 25 years of engineering, safety, and management experience in heavy industry, Josh Rockwell leads F11 with a rare blend of technical expertise and a passion for culture. Having improved bottom lines by over $12 billion at Fortune 500 companies, he brings a strategic, results-driven approach to every project. Josh believes that a strong safety culture is the foundation of a successful business, and he instills his core values of integrity and excellence into every aspect of F11’s world-class service. In addition to his leadership role, Josh provides expert witness services related to fire and life safety, offering invaluable testimony based on his extensive background. He holds a Certificate of Fitness from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) to perform high-rise life safety services, ensuring F11’s work is not only effective but also fully compliant with the highest standards. Outside of work, Josh is an avid rock climber, biker, and tennis player, reflecting his commitment to pushing limits and achieving peak performance.
With over 41 years of experience in management, operations, and customer service, Ramona is the heart of F11. She combines decades of operational excellence with a deep commitment to serving her community. Her background in guiding teams and nurturing client relationships ensures that every F11 interaction is seamless and supportive. As a proud mom, “Oma” (grandmother), and Melvin Jones Fellow with the Seal Beach Lions Club, Ramona brings a genuine, people-first approach that is central to F11’s mission of safeguarding lives. When she’s not helping clients, you can find her hiking, traveling, and cooking for her family.
With a degree in Fire Prevention Engineering and over 25 years of experience, Derek is a walking encyclopedia of life safety. Having served as a firefighter and retired as a Fire Captain and Safety Code Officer, he brings a rare, on-the-ground perspective to compliance. Derek’s expertise extends across local, state, and international codes, allowing him to design comprehensive safety systems for everything from schools and apartment buildings to the Kennedy Space Center. His background isn’t just in knowing the codes; it’s in a lifetime of protecting people, making him an invaluable asset to F11’s mission of providing expert, trustworthy safety solutions. He enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 girls.
As the online narrator and video producer for F11’s Fire Safety training, Chris Jones is a seasoned communicator with 45+ years of forging meaningful connections with customers and clients. He uses a conversational style that resonates. Drawing on a professional radio announcer background, Chris has honed the craft of relatable storytelling, thus making critical information accessible and engaging. His approach is to treat every listener as an individual, fostering a personal connection that ensures key messages are heard and understood. Chris combines warmth, clarity, and authenticity to deliver content that captivates and educates, making him an invaluable asset to F11’s mission of promoting fire safety awareness.
As a former Fortune 10 learning and development specialist and university instructor, Colton translates complex safety procedures into clear, actionable lessons. He views every interaction—from building surveys to on-site drills—as a chance to empower people. His passion lies in giving communities the hands-on skills they need to be prepared for any emergency. By making safety education tangible and engaging, Colton embodies F11’s commitment to not just providing a plan, but ensuring people know how to use it. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, backpacking, and camping.
The ShakeOut drill is just the beginning. We help California buildings move from basic preparedness to complete evacuation readiness—with compliant, coordinated plans for fire, earthquake, and beyond.
