Career

Selected projects

Where the Stakes Were Highest

Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Energy Savings Performance Contract

Siemens Government Technologies | 2019 to 2020

An $828.8M NAVFAC program described by Siemens leadership as the largest Energy Savings Performance Contract in U.S. Government history. A three-year, fence-to-fence energy improvement program involving more than 1,800 workers over its full duration. Wrote the Siemens safety manual and the Accident Prevention Plan submission program required before USACE energy projects could begin; selected to oversee safety for the entire program, aligning expectations across all five U.S. military branches and contractor partners.

Helicopter Crane Operation, U.S. Government Manufacturing Facility

Siemens Government Technologies | Lima, Ohio

Personally oversaw the most demanding helicopter operation in company history: 100+ helicopter crane lifts completed over a holiday weekend to prevent disruption of government operations, without a single safety incident. Commended by Siemens and U.S. Army leadership for planning and oversight.

~$1B Construction Project, Site-Wide Safety Leadership

Mortenson | 2025 to 2026

Implemented the Zero Injury Program and developed the Site-Specific Safety Plan for a three-year, roughly $1B construction project. Developed a new air-quality policy that earned VP approval and advanced to legal review for companywide adoption. Led site safety through approximately 27,000 project man-hours with no injuries or incidents.

117-Mile High-Pressure Pipeline

Willbros Engineers | 2008

Directed EHS across three pipeline spreads supporting a workforce of up to 1,500 during construction of a 117-mile, 42-inch high-pressure pipeline and associated metering stations.

Multi-Site Coatings Manufacturing

Valspar | 2010 to 2013

Led EHS across five profit centers and 10 distribution locations supporting a 175-person manufacturing workforce, applying behavior-based safety and Lean Six Sigma methodologies to raise compliance and incident prevention sitewide.

Multi-site manufacturing
Enterprise EHS Across Five Profit Centers and 10 Distribution Locations
Career timeline & credentials

37 Years Across Federal, Energy, Utility & Industrial Operations

Career Timeline

11/2025 to Present
Senior Safety Engineer II, Mortenson
06/2025 to 11/2025
Site Safety Representative, Hunt Electric
03/2025 to 06/2025
Field Safety Manager, Midwest Safety
01/2025 to 03/2025
Safety Coordinator, J.W. Didado Electric
02/2024 to 12/2024
Senior Safety Specialist, Lakehead Constructors, Inc.
03/2023 to 06/2023
EHS Specialist, Hooper Corporation
08/2022 to 01/2023
Senior EHS Manager, Haleon
08/2020 to 07/2022
Senior Lead of Safety, Enbridge (US Liquids)
04/2017 to 08/2020
EHS Manager, Eastern Region, Siemens Government Technologies
04/2016 to 03/2017
Senior Safety Coordinator, Enbridge
03/2015 to 01/2016
Senior Safety Inspector, Enbridge
09/2013 to 12/2014
Field EHS Coordinator / CUSP, MJ Electric, LLC
09/2010 to 09/2013
EHS Manager, Valspar
1989 to 2010
EHS & Safety Leadership: H&H Utility Contractors, REGENCO/Toshiba, Willbros Engineers, Michels Corp, and earlier roles

Key Credentials

Professional
Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP), ET&D and ULCA
MEA Evaluator
Regulatory Training
40-Hour HAZWOPER | OSHA 30-Hour Construction | MSHA Part 48B | EM 385-1-1
Field Qualifications
Competent Person, Scaffolding | Qualified Rigger & Signal Person | NFPA 70E & Lockout/Tagout | TWIC
Training Authority
24-Hr Fall Protection Train-the-Trainer | Powered Industrial Truck Train-the-Trainer | Confined Space Entry & Rescue Instructor
Education
B.S., Environmental Biology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee