Rescue Products Mission Statement:
Deliver innovative safety products to reduce the daily risk of those who serve and protect our communities.

Executive Team :

Paul A. Misso
President and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Misso has more than 25 years experience in executive, leadership, and management roles with multinational corporations and start-ups in high-tech, manufacturing, renewable energy, and consulting.

Prior to joining Rescue Products, Mr. Misso was Chief Operating Officer with Sweet Spot Golf, LLC, Chief Executive Officer with Marquiss Wind Power, and consulted with numerous start-up businesses. He also served over 23 years in numerous executive roles with Flextronics and Intel Corporation, managing in excess of 900 employees globally. Mr. Misso was a member of the Board of the Sacramento Chamber of Commerce and is currently assisting in the formation of the Buckeye Education Foundation.

Mr. Misso has a B.A. in Economics from Northwestern University and a Technology Management Certificate from the UC Berkeley Haas Graduate School of Management.

Ron Hermann II
Founder/Chief Technical Officer

Mr. Hermann founded Rescue Products to develop and bring to market life-saving, search-and-rescue tools] for fire departments nationwide. Mr. Hermann became involved with rescue issues when he worked as a fire fighter and emergency medical technician for Sacramento City early in his career.

Prior to launching Rescue Products, Mr. Hermann launched two other companies, Strike Force Graphics that offered multi-media services to attorneys requiring digitized, graphical evidence in court, and Strike Enterprises, a marketing firm for radio and television commercials. Mr. Hermann has also co-managed a family catering business for over 20 years and served as the campaign manager for United Way California Capitol Region, raising in excess of $1.5M annually.

Mr. Hermann holds a B.A. from California State University, Sacramento, in communications. He also holds an A.A. in criminal justice and a Fire Fighter 1 Certificate.

Julius J. Cherry
Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Mr. Cherry has more than 30 years experience in fire and emergency medical service. Prior to joining Rescue Products, Mr. Cherry was the principal of The Cherry Consulting Group and a partner with Ryan & Fong, Attorneys at Law.

Chief Cherry retired from the Sacramento City Fire Department in 2008. He ascended to Fire Chief in 2004, following stints as assistant chief and commander of shift operations. Mr. Cherry also served as the commissioner of the Sacramento County Project Planning Commission, served as chair and is a current board member of Goodwill Industries of Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada, Inc, and serves on the boards of the Sacramento County Fair, the Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce, and Hemispheres Arts Academy.

Mr. Cherry has a J.D. from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and a B.S. in public administration from California State University, Sacramento.