Young Safety Professionals Recognized For Extraordinary Contributions To Workplace Safety
National Safety Council announces its 2016 Class of Rising Stars of Safety
Itasca, IL /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Safety Council is proud to announce its seventh class of NSC Rising Stars of Safety – a group of future leaders dedicated to making workplaces safer. The 43 honorees have promoted a cycle of continuous improvement within their organizations and created initiatives focused on measureable outcomes.
"Our Rising Stars understand that safety is not a spectator sport," said Deborah A.P. Hersman, president and CEO of NSC. "Their dedication to creating a safety culture at their workplaces helps ensure their colleagues go home safely every day. We are thrilled to recognize their inspiring work."
The honorees for the Class of 2016 are listed below and featured in the October issue of Safety+Health Magazine. They will be formally recognized during the 2016 NSC Congress & Expo in Anaheim Oct. 15 - Oct. 21.
|
First Name |
Last Name |
Orgnization |
Title |
|
Jordan |
Adkisson |
Timberlake Construction Co., Inc. |
Safety Coordinator |
|
Mark |
Ahner |
W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. |
EH&S Associate |
|
Demontray |
Alston |
Science Applications International Corporation |
Environmental Analyst |
|
Sonia |
Alvarez |
Johnson Controls, Inc |
Site Safety & Health Officer |
|
Corey |
Arledge |
Eldeco, Inc. |
Executive Director of Safety |
|
Daniel |
Ashworth |
BWX Technologies, Inc. |
Group Lead, Industrial Health & Safety |
|
Bilal |
Azam |
Engro Fertilizers Ltd |
Safety Engineer |
|
Neilor |
Bicomong |
1st Marine Logistics Group, USMC |
Hospital Corpsman First Class (HM1) |
|
Robert |
Bogle |
Lincoln Industries |
Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager |
|
Matthew |
Botzler |
ERM, Inc. |
Eastern Division H&S Lead |
|
Chris |
Brown |
Georgia-Pacific LLC |
Safety & Health Leader, Leaf River Cellulose Mill |
|
Muhammad Bin Khamis |
Butt |
Petro Rabigh Oil Refining and Petrochemical Comple |
Process Safety Engineer |
|
Suzanne |
Caldeira |
First Student |
Area SH&E Manager |
|
Michael |
Carbine |
Scheck Industries, Inc. |
Site Maintenance, SH&E Coordinator |
|
Robin |
Davis |
Memorial Hermann Health System |
System Emergency Manager |
|
Michael |
Day |
CribMaster Stanley Black & Decker |
EHS Coordinator |
|
Bryan |
Deemer |
Tractor Supply Company |
DC LP/Safety Manager |
|
Frank |
Downs |
Louisville Gas & Electric / Kentucky Utilities |
Sr Safety Specialist |
|
Craig |
Faulkner |
Dow AgroSciences |
Global Biosafety Officer |
|
Amy |
Ferguson |
Gulf Winds International, Inc. |
Safety Manager |
|
Thomas |
Franz |
U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory |
Safety Manager |
|
Bridgette |
Gerl |
Schneider Bulk Carriers |
Safety and Training Manager |
|
Adil |
Gohar |
Pak-Arab Refinery Limited |
HSE Engineer |
|
Brandon |
Goings |
Fluor Corporation |
HSE Supervisor |
|
Malia |
Gonzalez |
United States Navy |
Ship's Safety Officer |
|
Peter |
Gregory |
AECOM |
Multi Site Safety Coordinator |
|
Ryan |
Kelly |
Ford Motor Co.- Michigan Assembly Plant |
Risk Manager |
|
Muhammad Usman |
Khan |
Hub Power Company Limited Narowal Site |
HSE Manager |
|
Travis |
Kruse |
Lam Research |
Director, EHS & CSR |
|
Bailley |
McDonald |
Broward County, Florida |
Safety and Health Specialist |
|
Andrew |
Migel |
City and Borough of Juneau |
Safety Officer |
|
Bryan |
Netherland |
Berry Plastics |
EHS Manager |
|
Jarrod |
Newcomb |
La-Z-Boy Midwest |
Manager, Safety Health and Environment |
|
Jose |
Perez |
The Wonderful Company |
Corporate EHS Manager Learning and Development |
|
Chadwick |
Pohle |
Montage Laguna Beach |
Director of Safety and Security |
|
Mitchell |
Pryor |
ARCO/Murray Corporate Services Inc. |
Safety Manager |
|
Aaron |
Schoemaker |
M.C. Dean, Inc |
Division Safety Manager |
|
Sharlie |
Staab |
Texas Instruments |
Safety Specialist |
|
Christopher |
Stibitz |
Schneider Electric |
Manager, Safety & Environment |
|
Julie |
Thompson |
Liberty Mutual |
Technical Risk Control Consultant |
|
Jessica |
Vogt |
Viracon |
Safety Manager |
|
MSgt Ross C |
Weatherford |
66 Air Base Group |
Safety Superintendent |
|
Jacob |
Weiss |
Central Wholesalers, Inc. |
Health and Safety Manager |
Safety professionals looking to advance the culture of safety within their organizations are encouraged to join the Journey to Safety Excellence for free resources to keep workers safe.
About the National Safety Council
Founded in 1913 and chartered by Congress, the National Safety Council, nsc.org, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to save lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the road through leadership, research, education and advocacy. NSC advances this mission by partnering with businesses, government agencies, elected officials and the public in areas where we can make the most impact – distracted driving, teen driving, workplace safety, prescription drug overdoses and Safe Communities. Safety+Health magazine, the Council's flagship publication, is a leading source of occupational safety and health information.
Source: National Safety Council
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