A 20 Year Anniversary Rooted in Northern Nevada
Mike Lee, Founder and President of Trophy Peak Fire Protection, celebrates the company’s 20 year anniversary in Northern Nevada.
Built Local. Built to Last.
How Trophy Peak Fire Protection grew from a backflow specialist to a full service fire protection company over 20 years in Northern Nevada.
In Northern Nevada, reputation is not built overnight.
Instead, it is earned slowly through consistent work, strong relationships, and a commitment to doing things the right way even when no one is watching.
This year, Trophy Peak Fire Protection celebrates 20 years in business. Founded in 2006 by Mike Lee, the company began as a local business focused on backflow systems. Over time, it grew into a full service fire protection company serving residential, commercial, and industrial properties across the region, all while remaining locally owned and deeply rooted in Northern Nevada.
Ultimately, the milestone represents more than longevity. Rather, it reflects how the company chose to grow and what it chose not to become.
From Backflow Specialist to Full Service Fire Protection
When Mike Lee launched the company, the focus was clear: build technical expertise in backflow systems and deliver dependable service to the local community. As a result, that foundation created long standing relationships and a reputation for precision and accountability.
As demand increased, the company expanded its capabilities to include fire suppression systems, fire alarms, fire sprinkler systems, inspections, and ongoing maintenance services.
Importantly, growth was intentional. Each new service was added carefully, supported by training, certification, and operational investment.
Today, Trophy Peak operates as a comprehensive fire protection company. At the same time, its roots in backflow systems remain part of its identity and technical strength.
Staying Independent in a Changing Industry
Over the past two decades, much of the fire protection industry has consolidated. Consequently, regional firms have been acquired by national corporations, shifting ownership and decision making out of local markets.
Even so, Trophy Peak chose a different path.
The company remained locally owned and locally operated, keeping leadership, accountability, and reinvestment rooted in Northern Nevada. Because of that commitment, the decision has shaped the company’s culture and long term direction.
“Our roots are here. Our responsibility to this community is personal. We are not answering to a corporate office out of state. We are answering to our neighbors.”
Growth With Intention
While remaining independent, Trophy Peak has experienced significant growth. In fact, over the past two years, the company has doubled in size year over year, adding team members and expanding operational capacity.
However, growth has not come at the expense of standards.
As the company expanded, it increased investment in education, certifications, and professional development. Therefore, that commitment reinforces the technical precision required across all fire protection services.
As a result, the company has achieved disciplined growth supported by training, infrastructure, and long term thinking.
“This work is about protecting lives and property. If your team is not trained and supported, you are not doing the job right. Investing in our people is nonnegotiable.”
A Milestone and a Forward Focus
Reaching 20 years in business represents experience, earned trust, and consistency.
From its beginnings as a backflow specialist founded by Mike Lee to its position today as a full service fire protection company, Trophy Peak has grown without losing its local accountability.
Twenty years ago, the goal was simple: protect lives and property. Today, that goal remains unchanged. Only the scale and experience behind it have grown.
