Instructor Bios

Louie Albright	Louie is the Emergency and Hazmat Coordinator for the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) He has been with ITD for 38 years mostly in the maintenance side of ITD. He has also been a volunteer firefighter for more than 30 years and a member of the State of Idaho Hazardous Materials Team for 15 years and is a State hazmat and firefighter instructor.

Bonnie Anderson	Bonnie Anderson has been at the Idaho DOE Site for 23 years, 13 of those years as a Radiological Control Technician (Bargaining Unit). She is currently the VPP Lead for CH2M-WG Idaho LLC as well as the Region X VPPPA Chairperson. She has been involved in Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) since 1996 when the program started at the then INEL. She served as Unit Employee Safety Team chairperson for 4 years, Company Employee Safety Team Co-Chairperson for 2 years, and the Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP)Company Employee Safety Team Executive Advisor. She is actively involved in Community Outreach and the Human Performance implementation at the Idaho DOE Site. She is an active member of the NVPPPA Mentoring sub-team. She has been recognized by DOE for her Outstanding Performance and Leadership as well as by OSHA being named the 2006 Region X Special Government Employee (SGE) of the Year. Bonnie has also been recognized nationally for her Safety and Health outreach. She is Chairperson for the local chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America and a member of the Employer Support of Guard and Reserve Committee (ESGR). She and her husband, Dallas, have 6 married children and 26 grandchildren.

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 Contractors, 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 Washington Division 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.

Bonnie Anderson	VPP Lead/Region X VPPPA Chairperson, CWI/INL.

David Boyce	David Boyce is the Industrial Hygienist/Health and Safety officer for the INL Fire Department. He received his Master of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, emphasizing Environmental Health & Safety from the University of Idaho and his Bachelors of Science degree from Brigham Young University in Environmental / Occupational Health & Safety. He has worked in safety over the past 25 years in the following fields: transportation, emergency services, security, heavy highway construction, mining, utility work, air quality, nuclear operations, and facility services. Professional Experience includes: Health and Safety Officer/Industrial Hygienist, INL Fire Department, Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, Idaho, November 2003 – Present; Health and Safety Engineer, INL Construction, Facility Services, & NucOps, (INL), INTEC, TRA, CFA, 2001-2003; Technical Trainer / Quality Assurance INL, TAN-SMC, 2000 – 2001; Personnel and Safety Director, Heavy Highway & Utilities Construction, H-K Contractors, Inc., Idaho Falls, Idaho 1995 –2000; Environmental Health and Safety Trainer / Industrial Safety Engineer, Babcock-Wilcox, TAN- SMC, Idaho 1990 – 1995; Environmental Health Scientist, Bureau of Air Quality State of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah (also Member of Utah State HazMat Team) 1988 – 1990; PST, Vans, Inc., Vice President over Customer Service, Salt Lake City, Utah (Nationwide FTL carrier) 1986 – 1988; Frito-Lay, Inc., Logistics Supervisor, Williamsport, Pa., 1985 – 1986.

Bill Bremer Director of Loss Prevention (Commercial Lines) Payne Financial Group Inc.	Far too many employees get hurt in the workplace and “that obviously shouldn’t happen,” Bill says. And that’s what got him working in the insurance industry with expertise in loss prevention. Understanding that some industries pose more of a risk than others, “the human behavior variant to safety is what’s intriguing,” he says. He also likes the fact that no two clients are alike. Bill’s department works with risk management services across all industry lines; under OSHA, MSHA DEQ, EPA, DOT and JCAHO regulatory standards. Bill and his wife of more than 30 years (she's also in the insurance industry) have one son, who is just starting his law enforcement career with the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agency. For fun outside work, Bill enjoys reading science topics, spending time with his wife and son (especially on the coast), and teaching kids Judo. Career at a glance - An insurance professional since 1984 - Bachelor of Science in social psychology from San Jose State University; Ph.D. from the University of California-Davis in accident/injury pathology - Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS) - Member, past president American Society of Safety Engineers - Past Board member of the Washington State Hospital Association - Member, Washington Self-Insured Association - Past member of the Washington State Governor’s Safety Advisory Panel - Past panel member, American National Standards Institute, as a consultant for regulatory standards promulgation - Member, American Correctional Association - Judo teacher and coach

Michael Caliendo Program Management Analyst, Civil Rights Specialist, & Program Manager Federal Highway Administration	Michael has worked for the Federal Highway Administration for nearly three years. Part of his regular duties includes Total Quality Management, strategic management, and process improvement. He also has Civil Rights oversight responsibilities for the ITD and NDOT Civil Rights Programs. These programs include: - Title VI, Environmental Justice - Limited English Proficiency - Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, - Internal Equal Employment Opportunity - On-the Job training & DBE Supportive Services training. - Contractor Compliance - Community Outreach Programs, - Section 504 & 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and - The American with Disabilities Act Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Management (BS), and a Master’s degree Business Administration (MBA).

Rick Callor CSP, STS, AAS Safety Training Director URS / Washington Division	Rick is the Division Safety Training Director for URS Washington Division in Boise, Idaho. 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 33 years in Mining, Construction and the Environmental Restoration Businesses. He obtained the Safety Trained Supervisor in Construction in 1999 and has since obtained his CSP Certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Mr. Callor is also an authorized Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Instructor and an Instructor Trainer in all aspects of mining with the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). Mr. Callor was elected as President of the Board of Directors of The Council on Certification of Health, Environmental and Safety Technologists (CCHEST) for 2009 after serving on the Board for 6 years. He resides in Eagle, Idaho.

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

Lavelle Coulter	I have been with Idaho Power for the last 33 years. Worked as a Journeyman lineman for 20 years. Worked in training department for 12 years. Last 2 years doing Idaho Power’s Safety and Environmental training.

Bruce Drewes Manager, Idaho T2 Center	Bruce Drewes is the Training and Research Manager for the Idaho Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) also called the Idaho Technology Transfer Center or T2 Center, which provides training and technical support to the 286 Local Highway Jurisdictions in Idaho. He came to this position from the Idaho Transportation Department in 2000. Bruce is currently certified to teach ATSSA Flagging, Traffic Control Technician courses, FHWA’s Traffic Safety Review, Road Safety Fundamentals and Road Safety Audits. In this position, Bruce delivers about 40 classes a year in the field of work zone traffic control, math, survey, Retroreflective and other courses.

Tim Garrett	Journeyman Electrician; Recognized C.E.U.Trainer by Idaho Dept. of Building Safety; Electrical Division Instructor for Southwest Idaho Electrical J.A.T.C.; O.S.H.A. Construction Outreach Trainer; Permit Required Confined Space Trainer; N.F.P.A.70E Trainer; First Aid/C.P.R./A.E.D. Instructor

Jason Giard Operations Engineer FHWA Boise	Over 30 years experience working for a consulting engineer, state and federal agencies in the transportation industry. Registered engineer in the states of Idaho and Montana.

Bowen Huntsman VPP Program Coordinator, Battelle Energy Alliance-Idaho National Laboratory	Bowen has been in the safety profession for over 30 years at the Idaho National Laboratory. He received his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University. He is an Industrial Hygienist and has been an ES&H Manager and Supervisor. Bowen is also a certified safety specialist with the World Safety Organization. He has been directly involved with the Voluntary Protection Program over the past decade. Bowen has been recognized numerous occasions by the Voluntary Protection Program Participants Association, both regionally and nationally, for his leadership in employee involvement and community outreach programs. Bowen has an extensive, experienced working knowledge of the VPP criteria and has developed many employee involvement programs and communication tools to promote safety awareness and encourage the collaboration of management, the regulator and the worker.

Dennis Jackson	Technical Training Specialist for District Six, Idaho Transportation Department, Rigby.

Ron Jacobson

Lance Johnson Safety and Traffic Program Manager Federal Highway Administration Division Office in Boise	Over 20 years of experience working for city, state and federal agencies in the water, power and transportation fields. Registered Professional Engineer in Idaho. Father of 3 and expecting to be a grandfather very soon! I enjoy cycling, hiking and camping.

Bob Kohnke First Link Safety	SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Background Encompasses over 28 years of professional business sales and risk management experience covering a wide range of responsibilities, including: • Risk Management and Safety Training • Project Management • Marketing • Full Personnel Control • Advertising and Promotions • Bottom Line Financial management and Business Planning • Budget Establishment and Allocation • Policies and Procedures Development HIGHLIGHT OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1990 – Current Safety Consultation Service & Training for the Construction Industry 1986-90 CM Company, Inc., Boise Idaho – Client Relations Manager / Director of Safety 1982-85 GELCO Corporation, Los Angeles, California – Major Project Sales 1978-81 Boise Cascade Corporation, Boise, Idaho – Major Project Sales 1976-78 General Fiber Corporation, Denver, Colorado – President and General Manager 1973-76 Owens Corning Fiberglass, Toledo, Ohio – Commercial Products Sales Representative EDUCATION Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio Bachelor of Science – Public Relations / Marketing, 1973 CURRENT PROFESSIONAL AFFILITIATIONS American Society of Safety Engineers Associated General Contractors, Idaho Branch OSHA Training Instructor – Health and Safety in the Construction Industry Medic First Aid – Certified CPR First Air Instructor

Daniel J. Lamczyk Environmental Safety and Health Trainer	Extensive OSHA Standard background relevant to construction Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer for construction Involved in safety issues and planning for several projects Leadership role in company safety policies 32 years working in the construction industry PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Responsible for development and implementation of all safety programs Give quality safety training to all employees (all topics) Implement and oversee hazard identification program (J SA) Conduct annual reviews of safety policies and programs (revise as necessary) Involved in management staffs planning efforts Conduct regular safety audits to insure a safe worksite Safety Training Specialist Safety Manager Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer for construction (both 10 and 30 hour) Completed Scaffold Train The Trainer Course Completed Rigging Train The Trainer Course Evaluate employee safety performance through observation Investigate accidents and apply lessons learned Conduct annual and ongoing safety training Maintain files for documentation of training EDUCATION University of Washington - Seattle, Washington OSHA Outreach Training Institute Scaffold - Train The Trainer - Las Vegas, NV Rigging - Train The Trainer - Las Vegas, NV

Julee Leavitt, PhD, PMP – Battelle Energy Alliance, INL	Dr. Julee Leavitt’s 19-year career in industrial engineering competencies includes expertise in the fields of construction, waste management, facilities and utilities, planning and performance monitoring, and safety leadership. Her work has involved such prestigious companies as EG&G, Lockheed Martin, Bechtel, CH2M Hill, and Battelle. Since 1999, Dr. Leavitt has been a Project Management Professional, certified through the Project Management Institute. Dr. Leavitt holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Graceland University, a Master of Education degree from Idaho State University, and a Master of Science degree from the University of Idaho. Via a grant from the NASA Ames Research Center, Dr. Leavitt conducted research in Human Factors in order to obtain her MS from the University of Idaho. She then continued her research to obtain a Ph.D. in 2007, also from U of I, where she teaches Operations Management, Construction Management, and Project Management.

Trey Mink, Technical Training Specialist Idaho Transportation Department Division of Highways District Four	Trey Mink is a Technical Training Specialist with the Idaho Transportation Department. He has 12 years of construction experience, including highway & bridge construction, general industry, and residential construction. Born and raised in Southern Idaho, Trey has an agricultural background and is experienced in the operation of farm and heavy equipment. Trey earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Training and Development from Idaho State University in 2005. He is an authorized Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) instructor providing OSHA 10-hour Outreach Training, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Hazard Recognition Training, and other construction-related training to transportation technicians and contractors’ personnel throughout the state.

Aaron Moore, CSP, MBA, ARM, ALCM, STS	Aaron Moore works for CWI as the industrial safety lead on the Idaho Cleanup Project. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety from Brigham Young University. Aaron is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and has fifteen years of experience in the safety field. He has a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Phoenix and holds the Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Associate in Loss Control Management (ALCM), and Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) designations.

Bret “Duke” Moscon Industrial Hygiene Lead, CWI, Idaho Cleanup Project	Duke (as he is known by family and friends) attended Utah State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Hygiene in 1989, working in the Environmental Remediation field for 2 years before returning to Utah State for a Master of Science degree in Toxicology, March 1994. Upon graduation he was commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy that same month and spent the next 9 years as a Medical Service Corps Officer (Industrial Hygiene Sub-specialty). After his active duty time in the Navy he spent 2 years as the Deputy Manager for the 22 member Industrial Hygiene Department at the Nevada Test Site until coming to the Idaho Cleanup Project (Dept of Energy) July of 2005 where he now serves as the Industrial Hygiene Lead for CWI in the Safety and Health Directorate. Duke is responsible for ensuring that the Industrial Hygiene program is consistently and correctly implemented throughout the company. He is also the technical lead for programmatic interpretations and overall IH SME. Duke maintains board certification in the comprehensive practice of Industrial Hygiene.

Patrick Nies	I have worked in the construction and maintenance fields throughout my 34 year career of federal service. During this time, I've worked for seven different agencies throughout the west and on the east coast with 12 years in and around the NYC area. I have worked in and/or supervised the majority of the various construction and maintenance trades. After many years as a field supervisor, I eventually moved into project development and management of multi-million dollar federal construction projects. The project management included the collateral duty of safety enforcement on the various projects. I eventually became a department head and a construction project administrator at a federal facility in NYC. In 1999, I transferred to OSHA as a senior Compliance Officer and spent 5 years working in the Parsippany Area Office in New Jersey. I transferred to the Boise Area Office in 2004 as a senior Compliance Officer. In the 10 years I have been with OSHA, I have completed hundreds of inspections with an emphasis on construction safety. My specialties/areas of expertise are excavations, steel erection, roadway work zones/traffic control, scaffolds, fall protection and construction equipment. I have completed a variety of pre/post OSHA safety and health courses as well as having trained/instructed for the same. Prior to working for OSHA, I was a designated Competent Person for excavations, scaffolds and fall protection. I have also initiated and/or performed a variety of safety outreach, compliance and technical assistance activities including OSHA partnership efforts in New Jersey and Idaho.

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

BP Shagula CSP, Speaker	Mr. Shagula has worked in law enforcement, mining, construction and demolition which accounts for over 30 years of safety and health experience.

John Standfield

Michelle Steeler SAP Administrator / WC Injury Counselor Safety Coordinator URS / Washington Division	Michelle Steeler has been in the safety field for 16 years and currently works for the Risk Management Department of the URS Washington Division 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.

Dan Stoddard	Dan Stoddard grew up in Pocatello working in the construction industry. He worked at his father’s concrete supply business after school and summers, learning to operate a forklift before learning to drive a car. For the last 10 years Dan has worked for Western States Equipment Co., an authorized Caterpillar dealer for 5 mountain states, where he is currently the rental coordinator for The Cat Rental Store in Pocatello. Dan has accomplished several hours of product and application training over the past 10 years with Western States and demonstrates a broad knowledge of construction equipment. Dan currently coordinates 271 pieces of equipment out of our Pocatello Branch and is responsible for all daily business transactions . He acts with professionalism and is highly respect amongst his team at Western States Equipment Company. Dan lives in Chubbuck with his wife Barbie; together they enjoy their 2 dogs, traveling and ATV riding.

Susie Vader URS Corp.	For over 30 years Susie Vader has helped URS (and its predecessor companies) comply with ever-changing environmental, transportation, and safety regulations. She specializes in regulatory analyses and compliance planning, and provides training in environmental regulations, DOT hazardous material transportation, waste management, emergency planning and spill response, and topics as diverse as terrorism, hazard communication and global harmonization standards, and various biological, health, and safety hazards.

Betty Warner, R.D. L.D. CH2M-WG Idaho, LLC Illness and Injury Coordinator	Betty received a BS degree in Dietetics from Idaho State University and a Masters in Industrial Technology (Safety and Health Emphasis) from University of Idaho. Keeping healthy and not having injuries is important to living a high quality active life. She is currently working as the Illness and Injury Coordinator in Industrial Safety which includes experience and knowledge with workmen’s compensation, accident recording and reporting, working with the Physicians and Nurses in Occupational Medicine, and providing case management for work related injuries or illnesses. She enjoys mountain bike riding, skiing, aerobics, golfing and eating healthy!

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.

Greg Weatherby CH-2-WGI Idaho Integrated Waste Treatment Unit (WTU) Project in Eastern Idaho	Greg is currently assigned to the CWI-WGI Integrated Waste Treatment Unit (IWTU) project in eastern Idaho. IWTU is a $500 Million nuclear waste treatment project that will remove and stabilized radioactive waste currently stored above the Snake River plain aquifer. Responsibilities include safety and health oversight of the project as well as assuring a seamless transition from the construction phase to the plant’s operational phase.>Greg has managed safety and health programs for rail transportation, government and private entities, and designed several products for the safety industry. His specialty areas include human performance in safety systems, event investigation, and cause analysis. He holds a Master’s degree from the University of Idaho with emphasis in the areas of Systems Engineering and Organizational Behavior.

Craig Wells Safety Professional Norco, Inc.	Craig Wells - Safety Professional, Norco, Inc.: 15yrs experience in the Welding and Safety industry.

Lance Williamson	Lance Williamson has represented DBI-SALA in the Rocky Mountain States for 10 years and has conducted hundreds of fall protection classes for companies in a variety of industries.