Address
1900 Crosspoint Ave
Houston, TX 77054
Our Mission
PFAS chemicals, known as “forever chemicals,” are found in firefighting foam (AFFF) and are extremely toxic to the environment as well as our bodies. AFFF is widely used to fight hydrocarbon fuel fires in aircraft hangars and industrial facilities. When these foam fire suppression systems go off (often by accident, not in response to a fire), the AFFF runs into sewer systems, consequently polluting local drinking water. This is a much larger problem than the general public is aware of and affects tens of thousands of communities.
Many studies have linked these chemicals to family-destroying illnesses, causing birth defects and various types of cancers. Having a child with a birth defect or losing a loved one early to cancer is every family’s worst nightmare. We, at Safespill, are convinced that we can eliminate this problem by protecting military and commercial aircraft hangars with Safespill floors instead of AFFF systems. Therefore, it is Safespill’s mission to transition the world to environmentally safe fire protection.
Our Story
Safespill’s founders discovered the potential for a system that removes fuel spills while working on aluminum helidecks (helicopter landing platforms) for offshore oil & gas platforms and drill ships. Some of these helidecks had a perforated top surface to drain potentially spilled jet fuel. This application was hardly successful as it did not eliminate the need for fire suppression systems (AFFF systems) installed on the helidecks, and the holes tended to clog up.
In the aviation hangar industry, AFFF systems are also used to protect against the risk of a fuel spill fire (aka pool fire) spilling out of a hangared aircraft. The problem is that these systems have a tendency to accidentally discharge, creating havoc on aircraft engines and avionics (frequently seen in YouTube videos or news articles). If a hollow flooring system could remove a fuel spill before it posed a “pool fire” threat, the need for an AFFF suppression system would be eliminated.
The founding team developed multiple prototypes of the flooring system and following preliminary fire testing, a demo was presented to the US Navy. After receiving positive responses, Safespill was founded as an LLC in late 2013. Safespill developed a fire protection system that turned out to be a solution for a much bigger environmental problem than we knew of when founding the company in 2013.
Leadership Team
Sam Bowen, Jr.
Vice President of Sales
Sam joined Safespill in 2015 and has played a key role in expanding the company’s presence across military and commercial aviation. An early investor in Safespill, he brings a strong background in insurance and business development, where he was previously a top producer at Bowen, Miclette & Britt.
Alexandra Cordero
Vice President of Finance & Shared Services
Alexandra joined Safespill in 2017 and has held several operational and financial roles as the company has grown. With a background in supply chain and logistics, she oversees finance, shared services, and the internal processes that keep Safespill operating smoothly.
Isaac Aboulafia
Director of Projects
Isaac brings more than 30 years of engineering and executive leadership experience. A licensed Professional Engineer, he has led multidisciplinary teams and managed complex construction projects across the country. He oversees Safespill’s project delivery from planning through on-site execution.
John Athon
Director of Public & Investor Relations
John joined Safespill in 2019 as an investor and Director of Public Affairs. Drawing on experience in government and at the Pentagon, he supports Safespill’s work with military, public-sector, and investor stakeholders.
Tristan Mackintosh
Chief Executive Officer
Tristan founded Safespill Systems in 2013 after serving as Managing Director of Bayards USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Bayards Aluminum Construction BV. His background in large-scale aluminum construction and engineering leadership shapes Safespill’s focus on performance, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Sales Team
Sam Bowen, Jr.
Vice President of Sales
Sam joined Safespill in 2015 and has played a key role in expanding the company’s presence across military and commercial aviation. An early investor in Safespill, he brings a strong background in insurance and business development, where he was previously a top producer at Bowen, Miclette & Britt.
Hayden Malone
Director of Proposals & Contracts
Hayden joined Safespill in 2019 and leads proposal development, contract coordination, and project documentation. She holds a BS in Geology and brings detailed operational insight to every opportunity.
Roger Blanch
Director of Business Development –
Europe & Middle East
Roger joined Safespill in 2025 after leading international growth at Kautec Solutions. With experience across 20+ countries and an Executive Master in Marketing and Sales from ESADE, he supports Safespill’s expansion throughout Europe and the Middle East.
Trevor Waite
Director of Business Development –
West Coast & Pacific
Trevor joined Safespill in 2025 with a strong foundation in construction and client relations. Previously a Construction Account Executive at Johnson Controls, he holds an MBA and a BS in Mechanical Engineering.
Kyle Giubbini
Lead Product Engineer
Kyle has been with Safespill since 2016 and supports aviation clients with expertise developed through 150+ full-scale fire tests and more than a decade of engineering experience. He holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from Rice University.