Tim’s career in safety began 28 years ago as a marine in Operation Desert Storm, assisting put out oil fires. After leaving the military, Tim was awarded the ASSP Society Wide Safety Professional of the Year in 2018. He also received the National Safety Council’s Distinguished Service to Safety Award (DSSA). Tim is currently the […]
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Ronald Brandon
Ronald “Chet” Brandon is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) who has over 30 years of progressive experience in the successful protection of people, businesses and the environment in global industrial organizations. Mr. Brandon is recognized in the environmental health and safety (EHS) field as an effective and accomplished leader. […]
Joshua Franklin
Joshua Franklin, MBA, CPCU, ARM is a safety and professional development expert. Josh is a military veteran who began his U.S. Air Force career in 1997 as an aircraft crew chief in Spokane, Washington and Geilenkirchen, Germany. In 2004, Josh re-trained into Occupational Safety and worked in progressive assignments in Omaha, Nebraska; Lajes, Portugal; RAF […]
Kim Kleine
Kim G. Kleine, MS, CIH, CSP is the Principal of The Kalvis Group in Nashville, TN. Kim has over 30 years of experience in the environmental health and safety profession, providing comprehensive industrial hygiene services to industrial, construction, and service industry clients across the United States. Her expertise includes environmental and occupational health exposure and […]
Regina McMichael
Regina McMichael, CSP, CIT is President of The Learning Factory, Inc., the safety passion-driven education and training company. She has over 30 years of experience in safety and health education, training, communication and leadership. Regina teaches around the world and mentors safety professionals to achieve their dream of becoming the most awesome trainer who use […]
Jessica Richardson
Jessica Richardson, CSP, CHST, STSC, CIT has comprehensive experience developing and managing occupational health and safety management systems, training, and performance improvement programs in high-risk industries, such as construction & energy. Jessica has a BS in Safety and Environmental Management from Slippery Rock University, MS in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning from Boise State University, […]
Leslie Stockel
Leslie Rex Stockel, CSP, SMS is an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice at Oklahoma State University in Fire Protection & Safety Engineering Technology as well as Instructional Director for the OSU OSHA Education Center. Leslie earned a Master of Science degree in Engineering Technology Management, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Protection and […]
Sam Gualardo
Samuel. J. Gualardo, CSP is a dynamic and nationally recognized expert in occupational safety and health management. Mr. Gualardo has lectured and consulted extensively throughout his career both nationally and internationally and has authored books and articles on safety management. His consulting firm, National Safety Consultants Inc. specializes in helping organizations significantly change their safety […]
Carl Heinlein
Mr. Heinlein joined American Contractors Insurance Group (ACIG) in February 2002, where he contributes to the successful safety initiatives of multiple construction clients. Prior to this, Mr. Heinlein worked as the Director of Construction Services for FDR Safety. He is also the past National Safety & Health Director for the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of […]
Katie Beam
Katie Beam is the owner of Beam Tutoring, a private tutoring business in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her greatest skill and joy is making complex concepts clear and accessible to frustrated students. She has nearly 8 years’ experience as a one-on-one middle school and high school math and English tutor. Katie holds a B.A. in English, Film, […]