More than 200 volunteers have dedicated their time and expertise to develop the educational sessions at the Ohio Safety Congress & Expo. The rewards of volunteering are numerous, including networking, visibility in the safety and health industry and first-hand involvement in the premier safety and health event in Ohio.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities email us or call 1-800-OHIOBWC.

A.S.S.E./Ohio Council
Chair - James Lopez, OSHA Cincinnati Area Office
Members - Warren Brown, ISHM; Larry Verdier, Shaw Environmental Inc.; Kent Pasko, Associated Materials; Amy Stewart, MV Transportation; Iris McCon, L'Oreal USA
Liaison -Joan McAllister, BWC

Agricultural and Green Industries
Chair - Dee Jepsen, The Ohio State University Extension
Members - Cheryl Storch, Custom Agri Systems; Ben Snyder, Mercer Landmark Inc.; Jason Johantges, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co.; Shana O'Patry Hughes, Ohio Facilities
Liaison - Craig Martin, BWC

Chemical
Chair - Eric Holleman, POET Biorefining
Members - Scott Rigsby, Babcock Wilcox Conversion Services LLC; Ralph Oliveti, Safex; Donald Elswick, Chemtrade Logistics, Inc.; Rod Wells, Troy Chemical Industries Inc.
Liaison - Patti Kapperman, BWC

College and University
Chair - Darcy Blankenhorn, Kenyon College
Members - Barb Weihe, Ohio Wesleyan University; Tim Anderson, The College of Wooster; Claudia Ferrini, Oberlin College; Chris Hassmann, Ashland University; Carolyn Waggoner, Kenyon College
Liaison - Steve Roth, BWC

Construction
Chair - Brian Basbagill, Sauer Group, Inc.
Members - David Morgan, Builders Exchange of Central Ohio; Fred Bothwell, Speer mechanical; Matt Harbuck, Continental Building Systems; Steve Kinn, Donley's; Greg Adams, Lang Masonry Contractors Inc.
Liaison - Dan Feeney, BWC

Distribution and Logistics
Chair - Rogar Peters, The Hillman Group Inc.
Members - Don Owens, Owens Corning Insulation Systems; Tom Hughes, Raymond Storage Concepts; John Maher, Comprehensive Logistics; Eric Einhorn, Comprehensive Logistics
Liaison - Deb Bailey, BWC

Drug-Free Workplace
Chair - Rich Gaul, BWC
Members - Kendy Troiano, Clark Grave Vault®; Michelle Noble, Clark County; Brad Weber, Sheakley; Dyann McDowell, Training Marbles, Inc.; Theresa Porter Patel, Ohio Dept. of Alcohol and Drug Addiction; Karen Kimbrough, Ohio Dept. of Alcohol and Drug Addiction
Co-Liaisons - Kathy Arnett and Rich Gaul, BWC

Emergency Medical Services
Chair - Robert Lantman, Clearcreek Fire District
Members - Deborah Lantman, Formica Corporation; Thomas Farley, City of Columbiana; Tim Tilton, Whitehall Fire Department; Dave Dennison, R.G. Smith Co.; Kate Earley, West Licking Joint Fire District; Frank Dispenza, Beaver Township Fire Dept.; Kat Sayre, Ohio Association Emergency Medical Services; Mike Redecker, Hocking College Police Department
Liaison - John Biedka, BWC

Employee Communications
Chair - Susan Malaby, Buckeye Power Sales
Members - Jim Saulters, CareWorks Consultants Inc.; Lorena Holiday, Prime Engineering & Architecture Inc.; Patric McCon, Zurich; Michele Blaney, Safex
Liaison - Julie Reynolds, BWC

Ergonomics
Chair - Bob Scott, The Timken Co.
Member - Steve Wurzelbacher, NIOSH; Leanne Schumacher, CSP, SGS Tool Company; David Janusik, Detroit Diesel
Co-Liaison - Mike Lampl, BWC; Mike Rienerth, BWC

Fire Prevention
Chair - Jason Corwin, Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal Members - Steve Waltman, Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal; Roger Clark, Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal; Jamie Snyder, Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal Liaison - Deb Bailey, BWC

Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Chair - Matt Beal, Anheuser Busch Inc.
Members - Jeremy Curren, Anheusher Busch InBev; Bob Wilt, Keystone Foods Equity Group Ohio Division
Liaison - Johanna Foucher, BWC

Food Services
Co-Chairs - Laura Morrison, Ohio Restaurant Association; Marcia Ginsberg, Columbus Culinary Institute
Liaison - Robin Watson, BWC

Health-Care Facilities
Chair - Stevie Wallace, Evendale Medical Center
Members - Joe Tulga, Marion General Hospital-OhioHealth; Sam Dillon, Meadow Wind Health Care; Joe Wellman
Liaison - Rick Maj, BWC

Highway Safety
Chair - Ken Stout, DriveTeam Inc.
Members - Gwen Singleton, Boyd Brothers Transportation Inc.; George Saylor, Ohio Department of Transportation; Ed Miller, Ohio Turnpike Commission; Bob Gahr, Ohio Turnpike Commission; Michelle May, Ohio Department of Transportation; Gary Lewis, Ohio State Highway Patrol
Liaison - Eric White, BWC

Industrial Hygiene
Chair - Heather Lorenz, University of Toledo
Members - Ryan Moore, Battelle Memorial Institute; Erik Shamberger, Sherwin-Williams
Liaison - Jeff Hutchins, BWC

Manufacturing
Chair - Veronica Gleason, MTD Products Inc.
Members - Albert Dantzer, Kaiser Aluminum; Tim Yoder, The Scotts Miracle-gro Company; George Barton, GP Risk Management, LLC; Jeff Martin, Trane
Liaison - Michael Marr, BWC

Metal Fabrication
Chair - Darrin Lacheta, TOSOH SMD Inc.
First Vice Chair - Amanda Marutz, AHP Machine & Tool Co.; Diane Altstadt, Crawford Machine, Inc.; Swen Hunt, Sr., THK Manufacturing of America Inc.
Liaison - Devin Keplinger, BWC

Metals
Chair - Joey Shearer, Golden Lodge USW Local 1123
Members - Randall Winn, Timken Co.; Daryl Bracken, Golden Lodge USW Local 112; Joe Sterling, USW Local 3610
Liaison - Darrel Springer, BWC

Mining
Chair - Jenifer Lehman, Martin Marietta Materials
Members - Richard Cameron, Martin Marietta Aggregates; Becky Newberry, Ohio Department of Natural Resources; Patrick Jacomet, Ohio Aggregate & Industrial Minerals; Jerry Luyster, ODNR; Calvin Currence, ODNR; Alan Soltis, ODNR Mineral Resources
Liaison - Jeff Ghindea, BWC

Motor Carriers
Chair - Jon Carper, K&W Distribution
Members - Robert Salizzoni, Tire Centers; Kirby Utt, The Motorist Insurance Group; Scott Hayden, Extreme Federal, LLC; Larry Woolum, Ohio Trucking Association
Liaison - Cari Gray, BWC

Occupational Medicine
Chair - Jane Wagner, Mercy Occupational Health
Members - Terri Shinn, VocWorks; Patty Franko, Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Corporate; MaryLouise Cachat,
Liaison - Tim Rittgers, BWC

Ohio Public Schools
Chair - Janet Strausbaugh, Sedgwick CMI Risk Services
Members - Samuel Mamula, Cincinnati Insurance; Greg Heath, Riverside Local School District; Robert Huelsman, Urbana City Schools; Van Keating, Ohio School Boards Association; Kim Laugherty, Ohio Association of School Business Officials; Neil Betts, Warren City Schools; Bill Dennis, Jr., Shafer Industrial Services; Anthony Medina, BWC; Denny Hollern, Central Ohio Technical College; Doug Dennis, Portage County Educational Service Center; Mary Dennis, Warren City Schools, Multiple Disabilities
Liaison - Renee Peck, BWC

Oil and Gas
Chair - Mark Sitch, D&L Energy Group
Members - Rhonda Reda and Charlie Dixon, Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program; Brent Bear, Ohio Department of Natural Resources; John Sabo Sr., Travelers; Bob Foust, VEC Inc.
Liaison - Sarah Ghezzi, BWC

OSHA Onsite Consultation and Federal OSHA
Chair - Greg Collins, BWC

Polymer/Advanced Materials
Chair - Tim Moore, Plastipak Packaging Inc.
Members - Dennis Eric Halverson, CSP, The Safety Ark; William Sanderson, Polymerics Inc./Akron Rubber Development
Liaison - David Costantino, BWC

Prevent Blindness
Chair - Leslie Colopy, Carskadden Optical
Members - Raefield Watkins; Alicia Sims, Transitions Optical Inc.; Jeff Kellett, Setterlin Building Co.; Dan Hodge, Atlas Industrial Holding LLC; Stephanie Lee, Department of Rehabilitation & Corrections
Liaison - Andrea King, BWC

Public Utilities
First Vice Chair - Rick Hoffman, American Electric Power
Members - Joseph Koelliker, City of Solon; Daryl Daniels, Dayton Power & Light; Josephine Gonzalez-Grim, ATT Teleholdings Inc.; Jim Stice, Dayton Power & Light; Allison Brigitzer, Veolia Water North America Central LLC
Liason - Bruce Loughner, BWC

Rehabilitation
Chair - Bobbijo Werren, CompManagement Inc.
Members - Bruce Preston, CMI/Sedgwick CMS; Lori Hansel, Sheakley Unicomp; Michelle Sallee, CompManagement Health Systems, Inc.; Doug Hunter, Sheakley Unicomp; Barb Lessman, CompManagement Health Systems, Inc.; Mary Olszewski, CompManagement Health Systems, Inc.
Liaison - Mike Donohue, BWC

Risk Management
Chair - Bryan Carpenter, CompManagement Risk Services
Members - Laura Boley, PIA of Ohio Inc.; Cassy Taylor, CompManagement Inc., a Sedgwick CMS
Liaison - Shane Mougey, BWC

Safety 24/7
Chair - Gary Ball,
Members - Vicky Crist, Licking County Chamber of Commerce; Steve Heimberger, Mondi Akrosil, LLC; Neil Sommers, Hocking Valley Community Residential Center; Eric Rodabaugh, Diamond Power International Inc.
Liaison - Michael Marr, BWC

Safety Program Development
Chair - Kent Pasko, Associated Materials
Members - Mike Parker, Clow Water Systems; Bill Dixon, Selinsky Force; Mark Schwerdtfeger, H.J. Heinz Co.; Tim Roberts, Safety Alliance LLC; Robert Shearer
Liaison - Scott McCormick, BWC

Small Business
Chair - Glorianna Cooley, KPA
Members - John Malaby, Yenkin-Majestic Paint Corp.; Michael Abicht, CareWorks Consultants Inc.; Mark Bradley, Bradley Consulting Services; Frank Maher, The Schaefer Group
Liaison - Molly Byrne, BWC

State, County and Municipal Employees
Chair - Marcia Disinger, State of Ohio Risk Management
Members - Brian Henry, Ohio Department of Mental Health; Stan Wilson, Greene County Office of Risk Management; Scott Tritt, Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District; Carl Merckle, Ohio Department of Transportation; Teresa Lenehan, MSOH, City of Columbus; Sharon Gbur, Ohio EPA, DMWM; Jim Honaker, Ohio Department of Corrections, Pickaway; Mary Ivan-Garza, City of Lorain; Pamela Courtney, Ottawa County
Liaison - Glenn McGinley, BWC

Wellness
Chair - K. Meg Morrison, Mt. Carmel Occupational Health
Members - Amber Favuzzi, Harry & David; Carol Morrison, BWC; Susan Baker, Mount Carmel Occupational Health; Jennifer Morel, City of Columbus; Kay Williams, Arensberg Pharmacy
Liaison - Karen Phegley, BWC

Workforce Diversity
Members - Brad Fisher, Jeffers Crane Service Inc.; Jean Schechtman, John Morrell and Co.; Jay Favuzzi, Columbus State Community College
Liaison - Deb Newman, BWC

Event Schedule

General Sessions

Educational Sessions

CEUs

Special Features

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