Our Team
Ivan Browner, FMPC, IMPC - President
Ivan Browner, FMPC, IMPC (President) - has been instrumental in the creation, growth, and evolution of TSSA Storm Safe Inc. Mr. Browner's vision was to create a repeatable inspection model based on both academic knowledge and real-world experience for the purpose of investigating glazing system damage and envelope of protection failure. This inspection model would become a powerful tool to document system damages, stress, and failure in both commercial structures and residential dwellings in an active HVHZ (High-Velocity Hurricane Zone.)
Drawing from experience that ranges from product specification, specimen knowledge, system sales, system installation, structural testing, and glazed system damage assessment; Mr. Browner brings to the team an extensive and ongoing technical, academic, and hands on knowledge base from all facets of the Glazing Industry.
Mr. Browner spends a great deal of time as an advocate for the glazing industry, performing lectures and hosting educational seminars. Mr. Browner has been called upon to create and perform educational seminars for focus groups, insurance specialists, attorneys, engineers, building inspectors, and building managers all over the United States.
Mr. Browner has been called upon in his capacity to act as an expert witness in the resolution of many glazed systems damage disputes. In addition, in his capacity as an advocate for the glazing industry, Mr. Browner has used his knowledge and experience to properly explain the nature of how glazed system damage occurs and presents itself as structures glazed envelope interacts with excessive force.
When not working Ivan Browner is a family man and the father of a teenage boy who is a junior competitive tennis player. Ivan spends his free time with his family traveling to tennis tournaments. Ivan was also a touring musician who continues to study Jazz and other musical passions.
Professional Certifications and Industry Memberships:
- FenestrationMasters® Professional Certification from AAMA/FGIA.
- InstallationMasters® Professional Certification from AAMA/FGIA for new and retrofit window system installation.
- Professional/technical consultant member of FGIA/AAMA.
- ASTM building Envelope Committee E06 (voting member.)
- APEC Engineering & Laboratories, LLC in the performance of forensic testing (an ISO-certified testing laboratory.)
Ivan Browner's CV - available upon request
Contact Ivan Browner directly at:
800-396-0167 x 101
Steven Browner
Steven Browner – (Vice President TSSA Storm Safe DAC, Inc) Steven comes to TSSA Storm Safe DAC with a business career spanning a 30-year background in sales, marketing, and management.
Mr. Browner’s previous professional experience as a former Principal of Total Structural and Security Associates, (a glazing sales and marketing organization) included acquiring, importing, and exporting Storm Rated Windows and glazing materials. The focus of these projects was directed at providing increased security and safety to some of the most vulnerable prone geographical locations including South Florida, The Gulf States, Texas, the Caribbean, and the West Indian Islands. While at Total Structural and Security Associates, Steven’s responsibilities included consulting for developers, government officials, as well as serving the interests of glazing manufacturers. He had the chance to assess the needs and requirements of the private and public sectors' storm preparation needs, then fit the appropriate materials to remedy any potential loss of life and property issues.
As Vice President of TSSA Storm Safe DAC Inc. Mr. Browner utilizes his business and marketing background along with the knowledge of glazing components to serve the need of the First Party Claims community.
As an advocate for the Glazing Industry, Mr. Browner enjoys performing CE and CLE credit lectures which bring to light the concepts and effects of damage to glazing systems for insurance specialists, attorneys, engineers, building inspectors, and building managers all over the United States.
As a Florida resident since well before Hurricane Andrew, Steven has an up-close and personal view of the devastating effects a prolonged windstorm event can cause. The ability to help families and communities who have been affected by these destructive events is a primary focus of TSSA Storm Safe DAC’s mission statement and a directive that Steven and his team take very seriously.
When not working Steven enjoys teaching golf, as well as working on his own game. Steven is a certified golf instructor at the Golf Dojo, an educational system designed to maximize the potential of golf students who wish to excel at this un-masterable passion.
Memberships and Achievements:
FAPIA “Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters” Recognized Educator on Glazing Science and Technology
TSSA Storm Safe DAC Inc is certified by APEC Engineering & Laboratories, LLC in the performance of forensic testing (an ISO-certified testing laboratory.)
Steven's CV - - available upon request
Contact Steven Browner directly at:
800-396-0167 x 102