Instructor Bios - Safety Fest of the Great Northwest

Instructor Bios



Linda Anyan-Brown Industrial Hygiene Consultant Department of Labor & Industries	Linda has a Bachelors of Science Degree from WSU. She was employed with the Department of Ecology as and Environmentalist and was a member of the Hazard Waste Response Team. She has worked with the Department of Labor & Industries since 1986, working in both the compliance and consultation sections. She is currently employed as an Industrial Hygiene Consultant in the Spokane Regional Office assisting employers with their safety and health programs. Job duties also require on and off-site assistance to employers, labor groups, trade and professional associations in the form of training and informational seminars.

Allan Ashby Trooper Idaho State Police	Trooper with the Idaho State Police based out of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He is currently assigned to the patrol division where he works uniformed patrol and is responsible for patrol activities in the five northern counties of Idaho. In addition to his patrol functions, Tpr. Ashby is a Crash Reconstructionist with the Idaho State Police. Prior to working with the Idaho State Police, Tpr. Ashby served at the both the city and county levels of law enforcement as a patrol officer, starting in law enforcement in 2001. Tpr. Ashby holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.

Bill Bankhead Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) OSHA Boise Area Office	Bill has been the Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) in the OSHA Boise Area Office since July 2002. Working cooperatively with the Idaho Associated General Contactors, the Associated Builders and Contractors, and local chapters of the Building Contractors Association, Bill has conducted numerous training sessions and outreach events in residential fall protection and hazard recognition for the construction industry. He has worked closely with URS and Ansley Incorporated to establish and implement the Safety Fest of the Great Northwest training programs in Boise and Post Falls with future venues scheduled for Pocatello and Twin Falls, Idaho. The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) recognized Bill, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), and Connecting Idaho Partners for their collective efforts in providing training in Work Zone Safety for ITD and road construction employees. Bill has also conducted Voluntary Protection Program audits at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and the Bangor Washington Submarine Base, as well as in the phosphate industry. Prior to becoming the CAS, he served as an OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officer for six years. During this time, he conducted hundreds of safety and health inspections in the areas of construction, general industry, and logging across the state of Idaho. Before joining OSHA, Bill served 14 years on active duty in the U.S. Army as an Armor Officer and was stationed at installations across the continental United States and completed two three-year tours in Germany. In 1993, he left active duty and joined the Idaho Army National Guard. In June 2007, Bill returned from a voluntary 16-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. While there, he worked with ambassadors and defense attachés from five countries, several non-government agencies, numerous coalition senior military officers and civil servants, and high-ranking Afghan government officials in order to establish and run Afghanistan’s first Army War College for senior Afghan officers. Bill is a Brigadier General and has over 31 years of commissioned service in the US Army. Bill has a BA from Columbus State University, Columbus, Georgia and a MA in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College.

Dan Bowen Technical Marketing Specialist DuPont Protection Technologies	Education: Rochester Institute of Technology ( RIT )- 1978 to 1984 Bachelor of Science Background: Dan joined DuPont in 1990 where he has held a number of positions with various DuPont business units. During his tenure with DuPont his roles have included; technical marketing/product support specialist, market development manager, product manager, regional sales representative, and regional channel manager. In addition to these positions Dan has also been extensively involved with research and development and been a key member and leader of many new product introduction teams. He is currently the United States technical marketing specialist for DuPont Personal Protection, a business unit that provides protective apparel for industry, law enforcement, fire service, and military applications.

Brandon Brazil PE, BSEE Team Leader Power Systems Engineering Group of Eaton Corp	Brandon J. Brazil, PE, received a BSEE degree from the University of Washington in 2003 while specializing in power. He is currently a Team Leader for the North West Region of the Power Systems Engineering group with Eaton Corporation in Bellevue, WA. For the past five years, Mr. Brazil has performed Short-Circuit and Protective Device Coordination studies, Arc Flash Hazard Analysis and training, and Power Quality investigations as a Power Systems Engineer. In addition to Mr. Brazil’s power studies and training work, he has additional key roles with the Power Systems Engineering group including Chair of the Standard Report Committee and is a member of the Arc Flash Committee. Mr. Brazil is an IEEE member, a licensed Professional Engineer in Washington, and an approved Continuing Education Course Instructor in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon.

Troy Byington STS Safety Manager URS	Troy Byington has over 24 years of experience in the Mining and Construction field with the majority spent as a Safety/Loss Control Manager. He holds training credentials as an instructor for (MSHA) in surface mining, first aid, and underground since 1998. He has been an (OSHA) construction qualified trainer since 2000. He also has experience and training in Mine rescue, fire fighting, and radiation technology; (CAOHC) hearing conservation, Project Management, HR. In 2009 he completed his (STS) Safety Trained Supervisor certification from (CCHEST). Troy spent 13 of the 24 years with Newmont Mining in Nevada during his tender at Newmont he held numerous positions in Safety, HR, Mine Maintenance and Process Maintenance. After Newmont Troy returned to Idaho too work for Atlas Mechanical/Intermec as their Safety Manager. During his time with Atlas he was appointed to the board of directors of the (IAGC) Idaho Association of General contractors. Troy spent the next years working as a Corporate Safety Manager for Hansen and Rice before accepting a position as Safety Manager for RAM Enterprise in Arizona.

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Rick Callor CSP Safety Training Director URS	Rick Callor is an Environmental Safety and Health Manager with URS. He holds an A.A.S. in Occupational Safety and Health from Trinidad State Junior College. Mr. Callor has been a safety and health professional for the past 26 years in mining, construction, and environmental restoration businesses. He obtained the Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification in 1999 and the ASP Certification in 2005. Mr. Callor is also an authorized Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) instructor and an instructor trainer in all aspects of Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). He currently sits on the Board of Directors of The Council on Certification of Health, Environmental and Safety Technologists (CCHEST).

Rick Charbonneau Precision Machine and Supply Company	Rick Charbonneau is a 1975 Field Construction Boilermaker Apprenticeship graduate with journeyman Master Mechanic certification. (1975 – 1988) He held various positions on the Hanford Reservation. To include Preventative Maintenance Superintendent, Field Construction site general foreman, and Quality Control welding inspector. (1988 – 2007) He worked as a millwright in an aluminum smelter. Progressing to the position of Maintenance Manager. (2007 – 2009) He held the position of Maintenance Superintendent. Overseeing the activities in a small log mill, log yard, and plywood plant. (2007 – Present) He holds the position of Operations Manager for two machinist shop repair facilities in Idaho and Washington. For over 25 years Rick Charbonneau has been conducting employee Lockout Tagout training, program development, and implementation. Additional he has been a certified mobile crane and rigging instructor.

Steve Christ Director of Safety, Environment, & Education Idaho AGC	Steve is the Director of Safety, Environment, & Education for the Idaho AGC. Steve was a Firefighter/Paramedic and Paramedic Instructor in Pennsylvania before moving to the Southeastern United States to begin working in the Environmental, Health, & Safety field for a Highway Construction Contractor. Steve has worked in the heavy civil and highway construction industry for the last 14 years. Steve teaches OSHA 10 Hour Construction, First Aid/CPR, Forklift & Aerial Lift classes on a regular basis. Steve also has extensive experience in environmental permitting in the areas of Air, Stormwater, & Storage Tanks.

Michael Closson Safety Coordinator Star Rentals - Eastern Division	Michael Closson is the Safety Coordinator for the Eastern Washington Division of Star Rentals Inc., the preferred equipment rental provider to the west's best contractors. Michael is a certified safety instructor for multiple categories and classes of Forklifts, Aerial and Scissor Lifts. He has an extensive background in training and public speaking. His presentations will both enlighten and inform your employees on the safe practices of construction equipment.

Becky Colotti Safety Director ACI Northwest Inc	Safety Director for ACI Northwest Inc. spanning across three states at this time. She is an OSHA Outreach Instructor for General Industry and Construction. And has a Safety & Health Specialist Certification from Univ. of Wa. She is a Basic Life Support Faculty member and a Basic Life Support & Advanced Life Support Instructor for the American Heart Association. She is a Traffic Control Supervisor and writes traffic plans and holds a Pilot Escort license. She teaches classes at the AGC of Spokane, Washington and for Toney & Associates. She is an MSHA Surface Instructor for 30 CFR Part 48 Subpart B and she has her own business- Inland Northwest Safety & CPR Training for those in need of training after hours or weekends.

Stan Cooke Type III Incident Commander Battalion Chief Spokane Valley Fire Department	Battalion Chief Stanton Cooke, a 27 year veteran, is a Response Chief responsible for management of emergencies for the Spokane Valley Fire Department. Qualified as a Type III Incident Commander he is an Incident Commander for a Major Incident Support Team for Spokane County. He has been an instructor of the Incident Command System and Emergency Risk Management for the fire service as well as private industry over 10 years in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia.

Bruce Drewes Manager Idaho Local Technical Assistance Program	Bruce Drewes is the Manager of the Idaho Local Technical Assistance Program or T2 Center, under the operation of the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC). The Idaho T2 Center provides training and technical resources to the Idaho Local Highway Jurisdictions, which would be the 295 County, City and Highway Districts in Idaho. Bruce currently teaches a number of training programs in support of the Safety efforts of the Federal, State and Local efforts to improve the safety of the state transportation system. He teaches courses ranging from Roadway Safety Fundamentals, Sign Retroreflectivity, Pavement Maintenance, Defensive Driving, Traffic Control Technician and Supervisor courses. Bruce has been very involved on the national level as well. He has served as the President of the National Local Technical Assistance Program Association, developing programs like the Safety Circuit Rider Program. Bruce has been teaching courses on defensive driving for the past four years.

Greg Ellisor CIH, CSP Corporate Health and Safety Manager Weyerhaeuser	Experience Weyerhaeuser o Corporate Health & Safety Manager, Lumber Business o Corporate Safety & Industrial Hygiene Technical Specialist o Corporate Health & Safety Network Leader o Corporate Industrial Hygiene Project Manager o Site EHS Manager, Wood Treating Operation Pre-Weyerhaeuser o EHS Instructor (Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas) o Product Safety and Industrial Hygiene Consultant o Agri-chemical exposure/risk assessor and product safety/stewardship specialist (Bayer Corp.) o Captain, U.S. Air Force (AWACS Air Weapons Director)

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Charles Greear Officer and Master Corporal Idaho State Police	21 year police officer and 10 year veteran of the Idaho State Police. He is also currently assigned to the patrol division in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, as a Master Corporal. In addition to his patrol functions, MCpl. Greear is an ACTAR Accredited Crash Reconstructionist, a Breath Testing Specialist, a Drug Recognition Expert, a Field Training Officer, and a Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor with the Idaho State Police. MCpl. Greear has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and a Master of Science degree in Inorganic Chemistry. He has worked as a Metallurgical Engineer specializing in metallurgical applications and has also taught Chemistry at the University of Nevada, University of California, and Truckee Community College. As crash reconstructionists, both Tpr. Ashby and MCpl. Greear investigate serious injury and fatality crashes using the most up-to-date and universally accepted investigative methodology and scientific principles. Using Newtonian physics, the two determine the speeds of the vehicles, and/or their relative positions at different times during a crash sequence, pre-impact circumstances, occupant kinematics, forces involved, impact angles, and other elements of crashes.

Rex Helderop Smith Equipment	Rex Helderop (Smith Equipment Regional Sales Manager) has a business degree from the University of Washington and has worked for Smith Equipment for over 15 years. He has an extensive knowledge of the welding, heating and cutting apparatus industry.

Joe Herrity Director - Security Division URS	Joe Herrity has over 35 years experience in law enforcement and security. He has been with URS and its legacy companies for 11 years. He is a board certified protection professional, fraud examiner and homeland security expert. His current responsibilities include site security planning, domestic and international travel security, emergency preparedness, workplace violence case management, evacuation planning and crisis management.

John Kathmann MSHA	John C. Kathmann is the US DOL Mine Safety and Health Administration - Educational Field Service's Boise Field Office's Training Specialist, since February 1999. Prior to this, Mr. Kathmann's mining experience began in 1972, with the State Of Pennsylvania's Water Quality Permitting, and then with Mine Reclamation - Coal; 1978 with the US Dept of Interior's Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation - regulation of coal mining throughout the US; 1995 with the State of West Virginia's Department of Tax and Revenue - Coal Geologist.

TERRY LAFRENIERE NRRPT, 1993 Training Specialist Eberline Services Hanford, Inc.	Mr. LaFreniere has nearly 30 years experience in radiological control support. The last 6 years he has provided Radiological Controls Training support for Washington Hanford Company. Prior to that, he provided radiological control management and Labor Relations support for various contractors at the Hanford Reservation in Richland, Washington. Mr. LaFreniere also served in the United States Navy and Naval Shipyards for over 10 years providing support for the overhaul and refueling of nuclear submarines and ships. B.S., Radiation Protection, Thomas Edison State University, Newark, New Jersey, 1999 Navy Nuclear Program, Orlando Fl, 1980 U. S. Navy Engineering Laboratory Technician, Idaho Falls, ID 1981 Naval Shipyards, Navships 389-0288, Article 108, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, CA 1988 Department of Energy (DOE) Radiological Control Technician Program, Hanford, WA 1990

Rick Maurice DBI/Sala	Rick has been in the safety industry for over 15 years. His last eleven years have been completely devoted to fall protection. In 2004 he joined the Capital Safety team as a Regional Sales Manager for the DBI/SALA and Protecta brands. His area of responsibility is WA, OR, AK and his focus is working closely with end users to establish safe working practices for individuals working and height. Rick is a certified OSHA 10 and 30 hour instructor. He has completed OSHA 510, 500, and 311 courses. He is also a Spanish trainer for Capital Safety. He is active with many different industries especially the local construction industry. His services include support, training and situational analysis. Capital Safety is the World’s leading manufacturer of fall protection safety equipment and confined space systems. Our expertise spans over 50 years, and our fall protection products and services are used in environments around the globe. At Capital Safety, we engineer and rigorously test our safety systems, which include fall arrest and prevention systems, to exceed industry standards set by the OSHA, ANSI, CSA, and CE.

Robert Montoya CMSP Training Specialist	Robert (Bob) V. Montoya, a native of Utah, began his mining career as an underground motorman December 17th, 1973 with Kennecott Copper Corporation Tintic Division in Utah. He later served an electrical apprenticeship and remained with Kennecott until 1977. He continued to work as an electrician at other mines for the next several years. In 1992, he began with the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Metal Nonmetal as a mine inspector (electrical) August 3rd, 1992 where he worked in the Western District and the Rocky Mountain District. In 2002, he transferred from enforcement into Educational Field Services (EFS) as a Training Specialist in Helena, MT where he currently works. Bob is a “Certified Mine Safety Professional” (CMSP), has a certificate of completion from Utah Technical College in Provo, UT in heavy Industrial electrical maintenance and attended the OSHA 500 class where he received status as an approved trainer.

Randy Nichols Pentad Systems	Randy Nichols has a professional safety management certification from University of Southern California and a BA in Organizational Management from Whitworth University, Spokane, WA. He has been a site safety manager for a chemical plant (1984-1992) and an aluminum smelter (1992-1989). In 1989 Randy became department superintendant where he implemented behavior-based management systems to drive incident rates to record low levels. In 2003 Randy founded Pentad Systems which provides safety-related solutions to over 120 customers worldwide.

Ron Overton President OVERTON Safety Training, Inc	PO Box 6297, Aloha, OR 97007-0297 (866) 531-0403 toll free, (503) 356-0401 fax ron@overtonsafety.com www.overtonsafety.com Owner and President of OVERTON Safety Training, Inc. (OST) which specializes in Hoisting and Lifting Equipment Training. OST employs nine full time instructors to assist clients around the Pacific Northwest and across the country in meeting their training and safety goals. OST offers Operator Training and Certification programs, Train the Trainer programs, and Custom Safety Programs designed to fit specific client needs. As a frequently requested speaker, Ron has presented at the Crane and Hoist National Safety Conference, the Aerial Work Platform National Safety Conference, and Statewide GOSH and Regional Safety Conferences in Idaho, Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington State. Ron is on the Board of Directors and the Past President of the Association of Crane and Rigging Professionals (ACRP), a National Organization with over 150 professional member companies. Ron is a Certified NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator and also a NCCCO Accredited Mobile Crane Practical Examiner. He has authored 20 safety training programs focusing on lifting equipment and rigging safety ranging from small electric pallet jacks to large mobile, overhead and tower cranes.

Joseph Rhoades Safety and Health Specialist MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION	Responsibilities include: Approval and review of training plans Parts 46, 48a and 48b Approval of instructor certification, underground and surface Monitor MSHA training and instructors Assist operators in the development of training plans Train miners and inspectors in the law under Title 30 CFR Assist operators in the development of policy and procedures Develop and present training in specialized areas for the mines Develop task training for related job hazards Assist operators in courtesy inspections to reduce violations Monitor training programs Assist in the investigation of fatalities and serious accidents Certified OSHA trainer 10 and 30 hour construction Authorized Disaster Site Trainer OSHA Joe has held positions at the following companies: State of Nevada, Mine Safety and Training Section National Mine Service College of Eastern Utah Hiawatha Coal Company Soldier Creek Coal Company Castle Gate Coal Company Beaver Creek Coal Company Bethlehem Mines Corp Diane Coal Company Consolidated Coal Company United States Navy

Dave Roller Certified OSHA instructor Trench Safety Instructor United Rentals	United Rentals Trench Safety instructor, Dave Roller, has knowledge and practical experience from years of working with trench safety and protective systems. He holds a B.A. in Education from Pacific Lutheran University, and is a certified OSHA instructor.

Mark Sandoval CSP Safety Manager TPM (Timber Products Manufacturers)	Mark Sandoval, Safety Manager, joined the TPM Team on August 3, 2009. Mark has over 28 years of safety experience, including seven years in the wood products industry while working at Boise Cascade. Mark graduated with a Bachelors degree in Environmental-Occupational Health from California State University, Northridge, and a Masters degree in Industrial Hygiene from USC, while on a National Institute of Safety & Health fellowship. Also, he earned a Green Belt Certificate in Six Sigma, from Villanova. Mark is also a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), and a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. As a former OSHA enforcement officer and OSHA consultation representative, Mark has unusual insight and experience helping the timber industry through difficult safety issues. Most of Mark’s career has been in the private sector, with substantial experience in serving multi-site locations. During his career, he gained experience in manufacturing, chemical waste, Wood products, pulp & paper, disaster preparedness, safety & health auditing, accident investigation, and EPA, OSHA & DOT compliance. Additionally, his efforts in Risk Management reduced Auto and worker compensation incident rates 51% while at a national waste transportation company.

Ron Shippy Aggregates Manager Interstate Concrete & Asphalt	Ron has worked in the construction industry with Interstate Concrete & Asphalt since 1988. Responsibilities have included Quality Control, Concrete Operations, and Aggregate Operations Manager. Ron’s dedication to safety and training has helped Interstate remain a top performer in the Oldcastle Materials organization.

Brent Smith Risk Management and Safety Consultant First Link Safety	Highlight of Professional Experience: 6/2008 – Current: First Link Safety, Risk Management and Safety Consultant 2006-2008: Safety Director for the Idaho Associated General Contractors 1999-2006: Safety Director / Branch Manager, Tates Rents, Boise Id Education: Florida Tech University, BS in Marine Biology Current Professional Affiliations: American Society of Safety Engineers Associated General Contractors, Idaho Branch Training Qualifications: OSHA 500 Instructor – Health and Safety in the Construction Industry Medic First Aid – Certified CPR/First Aid Instructor Overton Safety Training – Forklift Operator Trainer, Aerial/Scissor Lift Operator Trainer, and Bucket Truck Operator Trainer Certified Trainer for the Scaffold Training Institute

Michelle Steeler SAP Administrator / WC Injury Counselor Safety Coordinator URS	Michelle Steeler has been in the safety field for 16 years and currently works for the Risk Management Department of URS Corporation as a Substance Abuse Prevention Administrator, Return to Work Injury Counselor, and Safety Coordinator for the corporate office. As a part of the SAP Program she is also a Designated Employer Representative (DER) for the company. She is one of OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program’s (VPP) Special Government Employees (SGEs) and is a Medic First Aid trainer for first aid, CPR, AED and Bloodborne Pathogens. She is the current Delegate Representative for the Snake River Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE). She has been a member for ten years and has served on the Board of Directors for 5 years and recently earned the chapter’s Safety Professional of the Year award. Michelle is working towards her AS degree in Occupational Safety & Health through Trinidad on-line college.

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Mark Wagar Consultant Washington State Occupational Safety and Health	Mark Wagar is currently a Consultant for Washington State Department of Occupational Safety and Health. He spent 24 years as a member of the Operating Engineers, 16 years as a paving foreman for Inland Asphalt and 4 years as the Operating Engineers Training Director. Mark is a certified crane operator and practical examiner in six different categories. He spent two years as a task force member for NCCCO developing a certified rigging exam. His other list of accomplishments are: BA from EWU, twice certified OSHA 10/30 outreach trainer, certified Crosby rigging instructor, Associated Crane & Rigging Professional member and MSHA instructor .

Matt Wattles Consultant BSU Safety & Health Consultation Program	Matt received his bachelor’s degree from North Dakota State University and then completed a master’s degree from Boise State University. Matt served as the Safety Officer for Easter Seals / Goodwill Industries Northern Rocky Mountains before coming to the Consultation Program in 2004.

Terry Wolverton Community Relations TransCanada	* Integrated Public Awareness Program (IPA), Pipeline Safety & Public Awareness, Community Action Team, Charitable Contributions. ( Idaho, Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona and Nevada) * Joined company in 1977, with 7 years prior experience in field customer service at Los Angeles Department of Power and Water. Company experience includes natural gas and power project development, environmental permitting, agency and landowner relationships. * IRWA member, certified Senior Right-of-Way Agent. Significant college/graduate level coursework in land use planning and geography at University of Nevada. Terry Wolverton TransCanada/Western States Region 1440 SE Lake Rd/ Redmond, OR. 97756 phone: 541-548-9243 cell: 541-604-0271 terry_wolverton@transcanada.com