EST. 2004 · SAN ANTONIO, TX

WE ARE
FARRWEST.

WHO WE ARE

More than a vendor. A partner in the bay.

For 20+ years we've kept first responders mission-ready — sourcing the gear, building the kits, and servicing every instrument we sell. Your mission is our mission.

The model we replace The catalog-distributor approach — sell the box, ship it, and disappear. We're the one vendor that stays accountable for the whole lifecycle.

20+

Years in trade
since 2004

9,500+

Products carried
300+ brands

25,000+

Equipment pieces
under maintenance programs

700+

Agencies served
20+ states

50,000

Sq ft warehouse
San Antonio, TX

OUR MISSION

A steadfast commitment.
Not just a promise.

At FarrWest, we redefine customer service as a steadfast commitment, not just a promise. From sales to training and repairs, we deliver excellence with personalized solutions tailored to your needs. More than just products, we offer innovative solutions.

Serving Hazmat teams, Fire Departments, EMS, Law Enforcement, and the Department of Defense, we stand as your trusted partner.

With “Best in Class” equipment and over 20 years of industry expertise, we provide superior products, training, and services to support your mission and ensure your success.

LEADERSHIP

The people who run the shop.

Co-Owner

Co-Owner / President

Eileen Adams

30+ years in international banking, accounting, and human capital management. Eileen co-founded FarrWest in 2004 and leads with a focus on service, integrity, and building the team that delivers the customer experience FarrWest is known for.

Co-Owner

Co-Owner / Vice President

Jim Farr

45+ years in the environmental and geotechnical field — from lab and field tech to product development on high-profile projects with the USGS, EPA, and Defense Nuclear Agency. Jim co-founded FarrWest to deliver the best tools, support, and training in the industry.

Executive

Chief Executive Officer

Travis Brown

With FarrWest since 2007 and a certified Hazmat/WMD Technician. Travis drove the company's diversification and founded FarrWest Specialty Vehicles (FSV) in 2019, building custom turn-key vehicle packages for first responders and government agencies.

Executive

Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer

Dorian Rozas

30+ years of financial and operational leadership focused on customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and financial stability. Dorian has served top-tier clients including the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Executive

Sales & Marketing Director
Business Development Manager

Giovanni Velazquez

Leading sales, marketing, and strategic planning. A U.S. Army veteran, he brings a strong record in business development, lead generation, and strategic partnerships, building the relationships and go-to-market strategies that expand our reach among first responders, federal, and DoD customers.

MEET THE TEAM

Your sales & resource team.

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Inside / East

Inside Sales Manager

Matt Meyer

Runs inside sales and quoting across every territory, and co-leads the eastern region alongside Will. Combined eastern coverage

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South-Central

Outside Sales Manager

Will Chandler

Outside sales lead for the south-central states and co-leads the eastern region with Matt.TX · OK · AR · LA · IL

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West Coast

Sales & Resource — West Coast

Brendan Roach

Sales and resource for the Pacific and Southwest, including Alaska and Hawaii. WA · OR · CA · NV · AZ · AK · HI

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Mountain West

Sales & Resource — Mountain West

Justin Parsons

Sales and resource for the Rockies and northern plains.MT · ID · WY · UT · CO · NM · NE · KS

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DoD / Federal

DoD & Federal Specialist — Sourcing

Mike Portnoy

Leads federal and Department of Defense accounts and sourcing.Federal · DoD · nationwide

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INSIDE

SALES SUPPORT

Mati Lykins

Handles customer sales support tasks pricing requests, purchase order ETAs, and updates to estimates or sales orders.

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INSIDE/OUT

SERVICE PROGRAM MANAGER

Cody Hicks

Manage service programs, including planning, coordination, and execution.

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COVERAGE

Who covers your state.

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FarrWest sales & resource territories — United States

Brendan Roach

West Coast — WA, OR, CA, NV, AZ, AK, HI

Will Chandler

South-Central — TX, OK, AR, LA, IL

Justin Parsons

Mountain West — MT, ID, WY, UT, CO, NM, NE, KS

Matt & Will

Combined efforts — eastern United States

WHAT WE DO

Five capabilities. One vendor.

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Procurement

Equipment sales, sourcing, contracting, and delivery. Co-op contracts in place to skip the RFP cycle.

Kitting

Pre-staged, mission-specific kits, custom built in-house with cut foam, hard cases, and easy restock.

Sustainment

Nationwide service, parts, calibration, and repairs across a 5,000+ partner network. Loaners while we work.

Training

Scenario, operator, and maintainer training to manufacturer standard — plus the FarrWest Hazmat Academy LMS.

Fabrication

Custom builds and upfits via FarrWest Specialty Vehicles. Chassis to graphics, turnkey, under one shop.

OUR HISTORY

Twenty years on the bay.

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2004

The doors openStarted as an environmental rental house — one PID, one MiniRAE, one water-quality meter.
First saleA pH meter, sold to a local shrimp farmer.

2006

Travis joinsTravis Brown comes aboard.

2010

First HotZoneAttended our first HotZone Conference.

2011

Big-event monitoringArea air monitoring for Super Bowl XLV, Arlington.

2012

First service contractOur first ongoing service agreement begins.
First TEEX showDebut at TEEX.
F1 monitoringArea monitoring at the Austin Grand Prix.
Beta testingBegan beta-testing equipment for manufacturers.

2013

West, TX explosionDrove PPE & equipment through the night to support local responders.
Mike Parsons joinsBrings deep hazmat experience as a subject-matter expert.

2014

Oklahoma contractStatewide service contract begins.
Ebola responseDelivered emergency PPE supporting the fight against Ebola.

2015

Smiths Detection partnershipAn exclusive partnership that catapulted us into the hazmat industry.

2017

First custom UTV buildsThe start of our build capability.
Task-force supportSupported teams ahead of rescue scenarios.
Light installsBegan department light installs from our wiring & hot-rod know-how.

2018

Out of stateFirst out-of-state service program — Goodyear, AZ.

2019

FSV launchesFarrWest Specialty Vehicles is founded.
First hazmat trailerPlus our first command truck (ESD2).
Shell pipelineSigned a multi-state service program.
Natalia VFDFirst gas-detection sale to first responders.
First Brews & CrewsThe inaugural gathering.

2021

DOD via ADSPremier CWMD 3PL — our introduction to kitting.
Active-shooter kitsHouston kits developed and sold.
Fabrication shopFull shop opens, CNC machine online.

2022

Navy EOD UTVsADS order for Navy EOD UTVs.

2023

First ATMU builtOur first ATMU rolls out.

2024

Polaris dealNew OEM relationship.
Police lineBrought in an extensive law-enforcement product line.

2025

New headquartersMoved into our 50,000 sq ft facility.
Wildland lineAdded an extensive wildland product line.
Can-Am dealNew OEM relationship.
ACL monitoringEvent monitoring at Austin City Limits.
In-house graphicsLaunched in-house graphic design and vehicle applications.
Foam-cutting shopStood up an in-house foam-cutting department, expanding our kitting capabilities.