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Graham Austin is an emergency management professional with experience across the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Department of State, healthcare and public safety. During his military service, he led emergency response and logistics operations, conducted risk assessments and supported multinational training exercises throughout the Asia-Pacific region. His experience also includes emergency preparedness and disaster response roles with NYU Langone Health, the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and the American Red Cross. As he transitions into the occupational safety profession, Graham is committed to applying his expertise in risk assessment, safety inspections and incident prevention to help organizations build stronger, safer and more resilient workplaces.
Eric Baillie is an operations and safety professional with experience managing safety, facilities, fleet and workforce operations across military, commercial and nonprofit environments. During 40 years of military service, he held leadership roles that included responsibility for safety compliance, operational readiness and personnel. In the civilian workforce, Eric has developed safety programs, conducted audits and risk assessments, and managed safety initiatives across office, warehouse and field operations. He is pursuing advanced safety education to expand his knowledge of industry standards and strengthen his qualifications for continued leadership in safety management.
Daniel Bechtel is a safety and training specialist with SECO Energy, where he develops safety and technical training programs supporting electric utility operations. Before moving into safety, he spent more than 20 years as an electrical line technician, gaining extensive experience in high-risk work, emergency restoration, crew leadership and electrical safety. During his U.S. Marine Corps service, Daniel served as a quality control inspector responsible for equipment maintenance, technical inspections and safety compliance. He is continuing his safety education to strengthen his leadership and training capabilities and help reduce risk in electrical line work.
James Birdsong has more than 15 years of experience across nuclear and chemical manufacturing, construction and consulting environments. He serves as a safety supervisor supporting operations at the TVA Shawnee Power Plant, where his responsibilities include risk assessments, safety audits, training and regulatory compliance. His career has included leadership roles in high-hazard operations, including process safety, incident investigation, contractor safety and hazard analysis. A U.S. Army Veteran and former communications sergeant, James brings his military leadership experience to his work in safety and is continuing his education to prepare for broader safety leadership responsibilities.
Jeff Burroughs is an environmental, health and safety coordinator with Crown Cork & Seal, bringing experience in military service, public safety, project management and manufacturing. Following four years in the U.S. Air Force, he spent nearly 20 years with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, developing expertise in safety enforcement, emergency response, regulatory compliance and leadership. He later spent nearly a decade in project management before transitioning into EHS. In his current role, Jeff applies this experience to support regulatory compliance, strengthen safety culture and advance continuous improvement, while continuing to develop as a safety leader.
Darrell Caron is director of human resources for Lacerta Group, where his responsibilities have expanded to include workplace safety in a manufacturing environment. He brings more than 20 years of business and human resources leadership experience, including workforce development, organizational transformation and employee relations. Darrell also served in the U.S. Army Reserve and Massachusetts Army National Guard, retiring as a major after a military career that included service in Iraq and command of a medical company. He is expanding his safety expertise to strengthen workplace practices and prepare for opportunities to serve as a senior advisor in organizational safety.
Stephen Cole is an operations and safety leader working in the utility and nuclear sectors. His served as a behavior-based safety program owner and acting superintendent of safety at a nuclear site, as well as conducting safety reviews and mentoring personnel across multiple nuclear facilities. During his U.S. Marine Corps service with HMX-1, Stephen worked in high-stakes aviation environments supporting presidential operations, where procedural compliance, risk management and operational discipline were essential. He is continuing his education to prepare for broader leadership responsibilities and help strengthen safety programs across utility and nuclear operations.
Todd Colichia is transitioning into the construction safety profession following more than 26 years of military and law enforcement experience. He served more than 10 years in the Texas Army National Guard in leadership roles including tank commander, platoon sergeant and convoy commander, completing more than 100 combat missions. He later served as a master peace officer with the City of Hurst Police Department, where his responsibilities included operational safety, training, risk assessment and personnel development. With OSHA 30 Construction training completed, Todd is preparing to begin his civilian safety career with the long-term goal of advancing into construction safety leadership.
John Contreras is a construction safety professional with Weigand Construction, where he supports safety across multiple projects and helps ensure compliance with company procedures and OSHA requirements. He holds the Associate Safety Professional credential and has training in fall protection, excavation and trenching, confined spaces, scaffolding, first aid and other areas of construction safety. During six years in the U.S. Army, John served as a medic, developing experience in emergency response, risk assessment and decision-making under pressure. He is continuing his safety education to expand his knowledge of hazard prevention, risk management and safety leadership.
Shawn Crosby is an environmental health and safety professional with experience leading safety initiatives in industrial and engineering environments. During eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps, he served as a combat engineer and platoon sergeant, leading Marines in high-risk operations involving construction, heavy equipment and explosives. He also supported humanitarian and disaster response operations following Super Typhoons Mangkhut and Yutu in the Pacific. Shawn now applies that experience to safety program development, hazard recognition, regulatory compliance and employee training. He is pursuing a bachelor's degree in safety management at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University while continuing to advance his career in safety leadership.
Phillip Davis is an operations and safety leader with more than 30 years of experience across mining, industrial operations, logistics and business leadership. His career includes more than a decade in underground mining leadership, where he managed high-risk operations, led incident investigations, conducted hazard assessments, delivered MSHA training and maintained strong regulatory performance. A veteran of both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy, Phillip brings military experience in logistics and administration to his approach to operational discipline and safety. He is continuing his professional education to formalize his extensive field experience and prepare for executive-level safety leadership.
Daniel DeCicco is director of regional safety for Air Methods, where he leads safety management, hazard analysis, risk mitigation, audits and training across a large air medical aviation network. He brings more than 25 years of aviation and aerospace experience, including 20 years in the U.S. Navy as a pilot and safety leader. His military experience included aircraft mishap investigation, root cause analysis, human factors and aviation safety program management. Daniel is continuing his safety education to strengthen his technical and strategic capabilities and advance data-driven safety programs across complex aviation and aeromedical operations.
Aaron DeCurtins serves as safety superintendent for the 114th Fighter Wing, South Dakota Air National Guard, where he advises senior leadership on occupational safety and health matters affecting more than 1,100 personnel. His experience includes safety program management, hazard assessment, mishap investigation, regulatory compliance and safety training, as well as a decade working in munitions inspection. Aaron has a master’s degree in occupational safety and health, a bachelor’s in industrial engineering, and the Certified Safety Professional credential. After 21 years of military service, he continues to expand his knowledge and leadership within the safety profession.
Jordan D'Hereaux is a safety analyst with U.S. Marine Management, where she leads safety improvement initiatives across a multi-vessel fleet. She developed a data-driven near-miss reporting program that contributed to a 52% reduction in recordable injuries and increased proactive reporting. Her work also includes safety management systems, human factors, behavioral safety, risk assessment, training and regulatory compliance. During 10 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, Jordan gained experience in operational risk management, emergency response and high-risk search and rescue operations. She is pursuing doctoral studies in human factors as she continues advancing her work in maritime safety.
Anthony Dunlap is a food service professional, instructor and trainer with more than 20 years of industry experience. He serves as a food service director and account manager in long-term care, where he manages kitchen operations and trains employees in food safety, sanitation, equipment use and regulatory requirements. During his U.S. Army service, Anthony worked as a food service specialist and developed a foundation in workplace and food safety. A Certified ServSafe Instructor and Registered ServSafe Examination Proctor, he is pursuing advanced safety education to broaden his expertise beyond food safety and prepare for a greater focus on workplace safety training.
Don Elswick is an occupational environmental health and safety professional, consultant and educator with extensive experience in industrial hygiene, hazardous materials management, occupational health and exposure assessment. During 32 years of U.S. Navy service, he held roles including industrial hygiene officer and preventive medicine/environmental health officer in shipboard and deployed environments. Don holds multiple professional credentials, including Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional and Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, and currently teaches emergency and environmental management at Columbia Southern University. He continues to expand his work in consulting and education while advancing workforce development within the OEHS profession.
Henry Fair is an environmental health and safety professional with Kratos Micro Systems, where he supports workplace safety, training and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing environment. His experience includes developing safety procedures, updating hazardous materials guidance, conducting employee training and supporting OSHA compliance. During 23 years in the U.S. Air Force, Henry served in both enlisted and officer roles and developed experience in technical operations, quality control, training and safety management. He holds a degree in health education and community health and is working toward the Certified Safety Professional credential and broader EHS leadership responsibilities.
Eric Faler is a safety and occupational health specialist with the U.S. Mint in Denver, where he manages environmental, safety, health and energy programs. His responsibilities include regulatory compliance, hazardous materials and waste management, emergency response, industrial hygiene, safety training and development of workplace safety procedures. A former U.S. Army paratrooper, Eric credits his military experience in high-risk environments with helping shape his approach to safety and risk management. He has worked in environmental health and safety for more than a decade and is continuing his professional development with the goal of earning the Certified Safety Professional credential.
Julie Garcia is a safety training compliance officer with Jobe Materials, where she delivers employee training, conducts audits and incident investigations, and supports compliance with OSHA, MSHA and EPA requirements. She brings more than 10 years of safety experience, including previous construction safety leadership roles. Julie holds the Safety, Health and Environmental Professional credential and is an authorized OSHA trainer for construction and general industry. During nine years in the U.S. Army, she developed experience in safety protocols, field sanitation, adaptability and training. She is continuing her education to prepare for senior leadership or future consulting opportunities.
Chad Gross is a U.S. Army operations leader with nearly two decades of experience managing personnel, facilities, fleet operations, training and risk in high-pressure environments. He currently oversees facilities operations and safety for more than 250 facilities while supporting housing operations for more than 2,000 personnel. His Army career has included responsibility for fleet safety, driver training, hazard assessments, safety briefings and workforce development. As he prepares to transition into civilian safety management, Chad is building on his operational experience with formal safety education and industry-recognized credentials with the long-term goal of advancing into senior safety leadership.
Gerardo Guerra Jr. is a management analyst within the Texas Department of Transportation’s Occupational Safety Division, where he evaluates safety programs, analyzes safety data, develops training and guidance resources, and supports process improvement initiatives. He holds Certified Safety and Health Official designations in both construction and general industry and is an OSHA authorized outreach trainer. Gerardo is a TxDOT instructor, applying his safety knowledge to workforce education and development. During four years in the U.S. Army, he developed leadership, communication and decision-making skills that continue to inform his work as he advances in occupational safety leadership.
Keaton Holland is co-owner of Formation Industries, a security and safety consulting business serving organizations such as businesses, schools and churches. His professional background is rooted in security leadership, including his current role as security lead with Sight & Sound Theatres. During six years in the Army National Guard, Keaton served as a sergeant responsible for personnel, equipment, vehicles and operational safety. He is expanding his expertise in occupational safety, including OSHA standards, inspections, emergency action planning and incident prevention, to strengthen the safety services his company provides.
Jerry Hollingsworth is a safety professional with Doosan Bobcat, bringing decades of manufacturing experience and extensive responsibility for employee training and workplace safety. During his career with the company, he has served as a safety point of contact, safety liaison and trainer in areas including lockout/tagout, confined space, forklift operation, respiratory protection and first aid. Jerry also served 11 years in the U.S. Army, where his mechanical, construction and leadership assignments included responsibility for troop and equipment safety. A longtime volunteer firefighter and fire chief, he continues to build his safety expertise to better support injury prevention and employee protection.
Breland Hoye is an engineering technician with U.S. Air Force Civil Service, supporting construction, infrastructure and utility safety at Moody Air Force Base. His responsibilities include excavation safety, utility locating, facility inspections, hazard identification, construction oversight and risk mitigation. During five years of active-duty U.S. Air Force service in civil engineering, he supervised personnel, supported construction safety, conducted inspections and delivered safety briefings. He is completing a master’s in project management and operations and preparing for Construction Health and Safety Technician certification as he works toward a leadership role in construction or industrial operations.
Xena Hoye is safety director for Concord General Contracting, where she leads safety strategy, training, risk management and regulatory compliance across more than 30 active construction sites. She brings more than nine years of experience spanning occupational safety, emergency management, disaster response and HAZMAT operations. During her U.S. Air Force service, Xena served as an emergency management and safety coordinator and supported the 2021 Afghan airlift at Al Udeid Air Base, including emergency operations and the safe processing of more than 52,000 people. She is continuing her safety education while pursuing additional credentials, including CHST and CSP.
Michael Jensen is safety & training manager for Marion County’s Office of the County Engineer, where he leads safety initiatives across construction, maintenance and infrastructure operations. His responsibilities include regulatory compliance, risk assessments, incident investigations, employee training, hazardous materials management and emergency preparedness. During 21 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, Michael served in engineering, safety and law enforcement roles and developed extensive experience in inspections, hazard analysis, emergency response and occupational safety programs. He is continuing his professional development to strengthen his capabilities in large-scale safety program management and organizational safety leadership.
Michael Johnson is a safety representative with Energy Transfer, supporting pipeline operations across central Texas. He conducts site inspections and incident investigations, facilitates safety meetings, develops site-specific orientations and facility driving plans, and works with employees, contractors and management to strengthen safety performance. Before transitioning into safety, Michael spent eight years as a pipeline technician. During 21 years in the Army National Guard, he served in leadership roles, including company first sergeant, and deployed to Afghanistan as part of a security force advisor team. He is continuing his education as he prepares for increased responsibility in safety and operational excellence.
Arthur Jordan is a retired U.S. Air Force leader transitioning into the occupational safety profession after 20 years of military service. As wing corrosion manager and work center NCOIC, he oversaw aircraft and equipment maintenance operations involving fabrication, coatings, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, respiratory protection and lockout/tagout programs. His military experience also included responsibility for facility inspections, risk management, employee training and workplace health hazards. Following retirement, Arthur gained civilian manufacturing management experience and is building on his operational background and OSHA training to pursue a career in workplace safety.
Mark Kellogg is northwest regional EHS manager for Admiral Beverage Corp., where he directs safety programs across facilities in Idaho, eastern Oregon and Montana for more than 1,200 employees. His responsibilities include audits, inspections, incident investigations, corrective actions, employee training and regulatory compliance. During 27 years in the U.S. Navy, Mark worked extensively in aviation ordnance and served as an explosive safety quality assurance safety observer, developing expertise in hazard assessment, procedural compliance and high-risk operations. He holds a bachelor’s in occupational safety and health and continues to strengthen his capabilities as a regional safety leader.
Ilissa Rhai Kennon is a safety specialist with Freese and Nichols and continues to serve in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Her experience spans occupational and construction safety, risk management, mishap prevention, site inspections and hazard recognition. During 13 years of military service, Ilissa has applied risk management principles and aviation mishap investigation techniques to identify hazards, assess risk and develop effective controls. She holds OSHA training in general industry and construction. Ilissa is continuing her education as she works toward greater safety leadership responsibilities, with the goal of advancing into safety and risk management and eventually director-level leadership.
Jessie Kros is a risk and safety analyst with the Housing Authority of Snohomish County, where they manage incident investigations, conduct safety and habitability inspections across 48 properties, develop health and safety policies, and support regulatory compliance. Their work also includes insurance, emergency management, risk analysis and safety procedures supporting employees in maintenance, construction and administrative operations. During nine and a half years in the Army National Guard and Reserve, Jessie developed experience in risk assessment, hazard recognition, after-action reviews and operational planning. They are continuing their safety education to expand their technical expertise and strengthen safety programs across their organization.
Cody Kubiak is hydroelectric generation site supervisor with Puget Sound Energy, where he oversees maintenance, personnel, contractors and safe operations at a hydroelectric dam, fish hatchery and recreation facilities. Previously, he managed two wind energy sites and maintained strong safety performance while overseeing turbine operations, fleet compliance and workforce development. During 10 years in the U.S. Army, Cody served in leadership and planning roles that included environmental compliance officer, range safety officer and safety planner. He is continuing his education to strengthen safety performance in his current role and prepare for broader safety leadership opportunities.
Tia Langston is a safety and compliance professional with eight years of experience in the Safety Office at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, where she specializes in injury reporting, safety data, regulatory documentation and trend analysis. Her broader career includes healthcare, pharmacy, radiological controls and regulatory compliance. During six and a half years in the U.S. Navy, Tia served in medical roles including Corpsman, EMT and trauma care, developing experience in emergency response, risk assessment and high-pressure decision-making. She is continuing her safety education as she works toward her long-term goal of becoming an industrial hygienist and safety specialist.
Madison Leonard is wing safety superintendent for the 6th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base, where he leads a 12-member safety team supporting 48 units and about 30,000 personnel. His responsibilities include mishap investigations, trend analysis, safety inspections, risk controls and oversight of more than 100 Unit safety representatives. Madison began his Air Force career in aircraft maintenance before transitioning into occupational safety in 2015 and has since held progressively responsible safety leadership positions. With more than 16 years of military experience, he is continuing his education as he prepares to transition his safety leadership experience to the civilian sector.
Shannon Lepley is an early-career safety professional with the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, building on more than two decades of U.S. Army leadership and operations experience. During 23 years of military service, she managed complex logistics, personnel, training and organizational operations, including responsibility for thousands of personnel and large-scale programs. Her military experience also developed her approach to risk assessment, accountability, after-action reviews and continuous improvement. Shannon has completed training in OSHA General Industry, hazardous materials and workplace safety and is continuing her safety education to deepen her expertise in hazard analysis, regulatory standards and safety management systems as she advances in the profession.
Stephanie LeVeque is safety director for Legacy Cooperative, where she oversees safety programs for 185 employees across 29 grain and agronomy locations. Her responsibilities include OSHA and EPA compliance, audits, incident investigations, employee training and continuous improvement of company safety systems. Stephanie also continues to serve in the North Dakota National Guard and has 12 years of military experience as a tactical power generation specialist, radio and communications security repairer and sergeant. She holds an associate degree in occupational safety and health and is working toward advanced safety credentials and broader safety leadership responsibilities.
Shawn Lewis is a certified safety professional with more than 25 years of experience in occupational safety, system safety, risk management and regulatory compliance. He serves as a support services supervisor with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where his responsibilities include facilities, fleet, physical security and occupational safety and health. Previously, he served as a safety and occupational health manager and senior safety advisor for USDA operations nationwide. During 21 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Shawn served as a ground safety specialist and ground safety officer. He is working toward a doctoral degree.
Angelina Manby is occupational safety manager for the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, where she manages safety inspections, hazard abatement, mishap investigations, training, risk management and regulatory compliance. Her 24-year Air Force career includes aircraft electrical and environmental systems and 16 years in occupational safety leadership. Angelina has supported both active-duty and Reserve operations and deployed in support of multiple military missions. As she prepares to retire from military service, she is expanding her education to translate her experience in aviation and military operations into safety leadership in manufacturing and other civilian industries.
Derrick Mathis is a school resource officer training and program coordinator with the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, where he leads statewide training initiatives for more than 1,000 law enforcement officers and school safety professionals. His work includes curriculum development, crisis response preparation, interagency collaboration and school safety program improvement. Derrick previously served in law enforcement and as a school resource officer before serving as a horizontal construction engineer in the U.S. Army Reserve. He is continuing his education to strengthen risk management and program development while expanding his leadership in school and community safety, preparedness and professional training.
Katie McDonald is a compliance safety and health officer with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, where she conducts inspections and investigates workplace injuries, fatalities, complaints and regulatory violations across multiple industries. Her experience includes more than 180 OSHA inspections, including significant enforcement cases, and previous work in the nuclear power industry. During her U.S. Army service, Katie developed experience in hazard recognition and risk assessment while preparing for and completing a deployment to Iraq. She holds a master’s degree in environmental science and policy and is continuing her education to expand her industrial safety expertise and professional capabilities.
Nathan McElroy is an occupational health and safety specialist supporting Boeing 787 Final Assembly in Charleston, where he conducts inspections, audits, incident investigations, risk assessments and corrective action follow-up in aircraft manufacturing operations. A certified safety professional, Nathan previously led environmental health and safety programs for a major academic health system. During 22 years in the U.S. Army, he managed aviation safety and health programs, advised senior leaders on operational risk, and led safety audits and investigations across multiple locations. Nathan is continuing his professional development as he prepares for expanded leadership responsibilities in enterprise safety, compliance and risk management.
Anthony McKee is deputy chief of the Occupational Safety Division for Air Mobility Command, where he advises on safety programs affecting about 60,000 personnel and complex aviation and logistics operations. His career includes leadership roles with the U.S. Army Transportation Command and Air Force occupational safety programs, as well as five years as an OSHA compliance safety and health officer. Anthony’s experience spans accident investigation, risk management, regulatory compliance, transportation safety and program development across military, construction and industrial environments. A certified safety professional and safety management professional, he is continuing his education to strengthen his capabilities as a senior safety leader and technical advisor.
Nelson Mejia is a health and safety professional with extensive experience in occupational safety, healthcare, diving operations, emergency response and industrial environments. During 27 years in the U.S. Navy, he served as a corpsman and healthcare safety leader, overseeing medical operations and providing safety oversight for shipboard, diving, salvage and field activities. His military training included hazardous materials management, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, HAZWOPER, explosive safety and emergency response. Nelson has also worked as a safety manager and safety specialist in maritime and public-sector environments and is continuing his professional development to expand his impact in occupational health and safety.
Adam Montavon is safety and compliance manager for John W. McDougall Co., where he leads safety programs supporting construction projects and metal manufacturing operations. His responsibilities include regulatory compliance, jobsite safety, hazard assessment, employee training and development of companywide safety policies and procedures. A retired U.S. Army staff sergeant and former flight medic, Adam completed two combat tours in Afghanistan and has extensive experience in emergency services, crash rescue, search and rescue, and medical evacuation. He holds CHST, and OSHA 500 and 501 trainer certifications, and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health.
Phil Murphy is deputy director of compliance for the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health, where he leads statewide enforcement operations and supports the training and development of safety personnel. During his ADOSH career, he has also served as interim director, industrial hygienist and safety compliance officer, reviewing complex inspections and investigations and advancing agency process improvement and outreach efforts. Phil served 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, including as a ground safety manager in both garrison and deployed environments. He holds the CSP and CHST credentials and is continuing his professional education to expand beyond regulatory enforcement into broader, proactive safety management and leadership.
Tara Marie Ornstein is an environmental scientist with the New Jersey Army National Guard, where she supports occupational and environmental health for about 6,000 Guard members. Her work includes hazard identification, risk assessment, environmental health training, heat stress prevention, hearing conservation and exposure control. Tara also brings extensive civilian public health experience, including environmental compliance and occupational risk mitigation for federally funded programs and healthcare facilities. She holds a master of public health and multiple environmental and occupational health credentials. Tara is continuing her safety education to integrate her public health expertise with advanced occupational safety practices and prepare to lead comprehensive safety programs.
Chase Peterson is a safety specialist with experience directing safety activities across multiple worksites, including audits, incident investigations, workers’ compensation, hazard assessments, employee training and regulatory compliance. He also continues to serve in the Iowa National Guard as a medical operations NCO, where he leads medical personnel, coordinates training and emergency response, and advises leadership on readiness and risk mitigation. During 15 years of military service, Chase developed a strong foundation in risk assessment, situational awareness and operational decision-making. He is continuing his safety education to strengthen his technical knowledge and expand his capabilities in safety program development and leadership.
Dave Ponder is business unit safety director for Turner Construction Company, where he leads safety strategy and supports construction teams in hazard recognition, incident prevention, regulatory compliance, training and continuous improvement. His previous leadership roles include health and safety director and OSHA compliance safety and health officer, conducting inspections and serious incident and fatality investigations. During nearly eight years in the U.S. Navy, Dave served as a Seabee builder, gaining hands-on construction experience and a strong foundation in jobsite risk management. A CSP and CHST, he continues to expand his expertise as a construction safety leader.
Brian Porter is director of health, safety, security and environmental quality for Southern Devall Towing, where he applies more than 20 years of U.S. Coast Guard experience to commercial maritime safety. During his Coast Guard career, Brian served as a marine inspector and casualty investigator, overseeing regulatory compliance for commercial vessels and shoreside facilities and advising senior Coast Guard leadership on complex investigations and maritime safety issues. His experience includes vessel and facility inspections, accident investigation, regulatory enforcement and safety management systems. Brian is expanding his knowledge of shore-based safety, performance metrics and trend analysis to strengthen prevention across maritime and related transportation operations.
Sophia Ramallo is an occupational health and safety specialist with Boeing, where she supports safety programs, audits, incident investigations, risk management and regulatory compliance in aircraft manufacturing operations. She has about 10 years of occupational safety experience, including previous safety leadership with UPS. During seven years in the U.S. Air Force, Sophia served as an aircraft armament systems technician, working with complex weapons and aircraft systems in high-risk environments. An Associate Safety Professional, she is working toward the Certified Safety Professional credential to advance into broader strategic and multi-site safety leadership.
Shawn Rice is chief of safety and emergency management for the Manchester Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where he directs environmental compliance, occupational safety, and fire and life safety across a 350,000-square-foot clinical environment. He has more than 23 years of occupational safety and health experience, including senior safety director for Fort Gordon and the Cyber Center of Excellence, supporting a community of about 30,000 people. Shawn served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force, beginning in heavy equipment and construction operations before moving into occupational safety. He holds a master’s degree in occupational safety and health and is a Certified Safety Professional.
Julian Rivadeneira works in safety and training for Vallecitos Water District, where he manages occupational safety programs, employee training, inspections, incident investigations, workers’ compensation and regulatory compliance. During 22 years in the U.S. Navy, Julian served as a naval officer and safety officer for an amphibious command of five ships, leading safety efforts in complex maritime environments. His civilian experience includes shipyard safety and hazardous materials operations. Julian is a Certified Safety Manager and Certified Occupational Safety Specialist, and has a master’s degree in strategic leadership. He is continuing his professional development to strengthen safety leadership within utility and public-sector operations.
Trent Roberts is a safety and operations professional with experience in wind energy, industrial environments, construction and logistics. As a safety technician supporting wind turbine operations, he conducted hazard assessments, industrial hygiene monitoring, audits, incident investigations and employee training across multiple sites. His work contributed to improvements in ergonomic risk, near-miss reduction and compliance with confined-space and lockout/tagout requirements. During four years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Trent supported logistics operations in combat environments and conducted routine safety inspections while maintaining accountability for personnel and equipment. He is continuing his safety education and Lean Six Sigma training as he prepares for his next role in safety leadership.
Jason Rogers is an emergency medical professional and member of the New Jersey Army National Guard who is preparing to transition into occupational safety. As an EMT, he works in high-pressure environments requiring scene safety, hazard recognition, emergency response and risk-based decision-making. In the National Guard, Jason supports CBRN and large-scale disaster response operations with responsibilities involving responder safety, medical triage and operational readiness. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, OSHA 30-Hour General Industry training and HAZWOPER education. Jason is building on his military, environmental and emergency response experience as he prepares for a career focused on workplace safety and risk management.
Quentin Russ is a service engineer with Corteva Agriscience, supporting research and development laboratories through equipment installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and process improvement. His work includes laboratory safety, regulatory compliance, SOP development, lockout/tagout and hazard identification. During 13 years in the U.S. Army, Quentin served in chemical operations and medical laboratory roles, developing experience in CBRNE response, risk assessment, contamination control and laboratory safety. He is building on his technical and military experience with advanced safety education, developing safety leadership skills to support safer, more efficient laboratory operations.
Anthony Schmidt is a construction leader and former Navy Seabee with more than 20 years of experience managing complex commercial and multifamily construction projects. His career includes leadership of projects exceeding $30 million, with responsibility for field operations, subcontractor coordination, regulatory compliance and high-risk electrical and mechanical systems. During eight years in the U.S. Navy, Anthony served as a construction electrician, working with high-voltage power distribution and industrial systems in demanding environments. With OSHA 30-Hour Construction training and extensive field experience, he is preparing to transition his construction leadership background into a greater focus on professional safety management.
Joey Schuetz is water/sewer manager for the City of Livonia, where he oversees water, sewer and meter operations, facilitates employee training and co-chairs the Department of Public Works safety committee. His career includes municipal infrastructure operations and nearly a decade in telecommunications field construction. During five years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Joey served as an aviation mechanic and ground safety manager for Marine Aircraft Group 16, including during a deployment supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. He continues to expand his safety knowledge through training in areas including confined spaces, trench safety, work zones, electrical safety and emergency response.
Christopher Shade is a project safety engineer with EPI Power, supporting safety on large-scale data center construction projects involving electrical infrastructure and other high-risk operations. His work includes hazard assessments, lockout/tagout, energized work, incident investigations, safety training and continuous improvement. During eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Christopher served as a reconnaissance marine and combat medic, developing extensive experience in operational risk management, emergency response and decision-making in high-consequence environments. He brings that background to construction safety while continuing to strengthen his technical and leadership capabilities in electrical and critical infrastructure operations.
Nathan Sigars is vice chief of safety for the 433rd Airlift Wing, where he directs integrated occupational, flight and weapons safety programs. With more than 10 years of safety, quality and compliance leadership, his experience includes enterprise risk management, human factors, mishap investigation, industrial hygiene, emergency response, regulatory compliance and safety performance analysis. During 23 years of U.S. Air Force service, Nathan has advised senior leaders on operational risk and led programs in complex, high-consequence environments. He is preparing to translate this experience into executive EHS leadership in the private sector, with a focus on aviation, energy or manufacturing.
Jose Silva is a construction safety professional and consultant with more than nine years of experience supporting industrial, commercial and high-tech construction projects. His work includes audits and inspections, incident investigations, contractor oversight, employee training, hazard analysis and compliance with OSHA and EM 385-1-1 requirements. A U.S. Army veteran, Jose brings field experience to his approach to safety and provides project safety consulting through Silva Safety and Project Safety Consultants. He holds Associate Safety Professional and Construction Health and Safety Technician credentials and is expanding his technical knowledge while developing his consulting practice.
Jacob Simon is a U.S. Army senior NCO with 15 years of experience as a combat engineer, instructor and military leader. His service includes deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, leadership of engineering and bridging operations, and training and mentorship of more than 1,000 Army cadre members and hundreds of new soldiers. His operational experience includes risk management, heavy equipment, explosives, hazardous materials and technical rescue environments. Currently serving as a senior small group leader at Fort Leonard Wood, Jacob is preparing to transition into civilian occupational safety, with an initial focus on construction or heavy industry and a long-term goal of safety leadership.
Charles Smith is a safety and operations leader with extensive experience in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, emergency response, construction and facilities management. During 22 years as a U.S. Navy Seabee, he held safety leadership roles supporting construction battalions and expeditionary operations, with responsibility for programs affecting as many as 2,500 personnel. In the civilian sector, Charles has led multisite safety and facility operations, implementing safety management systems, contractor oversight, training and regulatory compliance programs. His experience spans OSHA, NAVOSH, EM 385, NFPA and ISO 45001-aligned practices, with a focus on reducing incidents and strengthening organizational safety systems.
Matthew Sonnek is safety director for Greiner Construction with nearly three decades of construction experience to his safety leadership role. He began his construction career in 1997 and spent 10 years as a superintendent before moving into dedicated safety leadership. His work emphasizes jobsite risk management, employee training, regulatory compliance and practical safety solutions grounded in field experience. During eight years in the U.S. Army Reserve, Matthew developed experience in risk assessment, hazard controls, emergency response and leading teams through high-risk activities. He completed OSHA 10 and 30 training and continues to expand his safety education and credentials.
Michael Southard is corporate safety manager for Nippon Sanso Matheson, where he directs safety, health, environmental and regulatory compliance programs across regional operations. His career includes safety leadership in chemical manufacturing and industrial environments, with experience in industrial hygiene, incident investigation, emergency response, hazardous materials, risk assessment and development of safety programs and procedures. During nearly five years in the U.S. Army, Michael served as combat engineer and NCO responsible for leading soldiers in combat and garrison environments. He has a bachelor’s in occupational safety and health and is a Certified Safety Professional.
Sterne Stfleur is an environmental health and safety professional with experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and 20 years of U.S. Navy service. His work spans operational risk management, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, safety training, root cause analysis and continuous improvement. During his Navy career, Sterne led multidisciplinary teams, managed complex compliance programs and applied structured risk management in high-consequence environments. In pharmaceutical manufacturing, he has applied that foundation to workplace risk assessments, regulatory compliance and safety education for hundreds of employees. Sterne holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and the Project Management Professional credential and is continuing to develop toward senior EHS leadership.
Steven Strickland is supervisor of safety and driver training with Interstate Waste Services, where he supports DOT, FMCSA and OSHA compliance, conducts incident investigations and root-cause analyses, evaluates driver performance and implements safety initiatives to reduce preventable accidents. His background also includes operations, logistics, manufacturing, quality auditing and employee training. During 12 years in the U.S. Navy, Steven served as defense courier, instructor and master training specialist, developing leadership, emergency response and training experience. He is continuing his safety education to strengthen his expertise in risk management and safety program leadership.
Miguel Angel Torres is a safety and medical operations supervisor with the U.S. Army, where he provides safety oversight for operations supporting more than 4,000 personnel. A staff sergeant and medic, he conducts safety inspections and hazard assessments, develops procedures, delivers safety briefings, coordinates emergency response and MEDEVAC operations, and supervises personnel in high-risk environments. Miguel is currently serving in the Army Reserve after seven years of active duty. He holds OSHA 510 certification and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health as he builds on his medical and military experience for a career in safety management.
Jack Trammell is a management analyst at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, where his work includes analyzing and reporting safety performance data such as TCIR and DART rates. His background also includes shipfitting, construction project oversight, emergency response, hazardous materials containment and more than a decade as a volunteer member of the shipyard’s Facility Response Team. During 16 years in the U.S. Navy, Jack served as a tactical craft coxswain, developing experience in real-time risk assessment, procedural compliance, crew safety and emergency preparedness. He is pursuing advanced safety education as he prepares to transition into a safety specialist role focused on incident prevention and proactive risk management.
Jammie Williams is an operations and project management leader with 20 years of service in the Tennessee Army National Guard and experience in manufacturing and industrial environments. His military roles have included drill sergeant, training NCO, master trainer, operations NCO, range safety officer and rappel instructor, with extensive responsibility for workforce training, risk assessment and high-risk operations. He holds a bachelor’s in business administration, is completing an MBA, and is a Project Management Professional and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Jammie is preparing to transition his military leadership, training and risk management experience into a safety management career.
Christopher Wilson is a construction professional with more than 28 years of experience as a supervisor, foreman and heavy equipment operator. His work has included commercial and civil construction, roadbuilding, quarry operations, site development and supervision of crews working around heavy equipment. Christopher has led safety briefings, enforced safe equipment practices and completed training in trench safety, MSHA requirements, OSHA competent-person practices and OSHA 30-Hour Construction. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he is now building on his extensive field experience and safety training as he prepares to transition into a construction safety officer or inspector role.
Kendall Wiltz is a senior military leader with extensive experience in safety leadership, risk management, logistics, transportation and emergency response. His military assignments have included squad leader, acting platoon sergeant, convoy commander and fleet marine force corpsman, with responsibility for personnel, vehicles, equipment, hazard mitigation and operational readiness. He has served as an equal opportunity leader and master resilience trainer, adding experience with human factors such as stress, fatigue and communication. Kendall is preparing to transition into a civilian environmental health and safety role, with a long-term goal of advancing into safety leadership, mentoring others and helping shape organizational safety programs.
Michael Wright is director of safety and training for Lamart Corporation, where he leads environmental and occupational safety programs, regulatory compliance, employee training and development of an ISO 45001-aligned health and safety management system. His career spans nuclear power generation, power delivery, manufacturing, organizational development and leadership training. Michael began his military career in the nuclear Navy before serving in the Army National Guard, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, where he developed extensive experience in hazard recognition, risk assessment, procedural compliance and operational leadership. He holds a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology and applies his expertise in leadership development to improving organizational safety performance.
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