2009 Expo Presenters and Bios

Michael Alvarez – Regional Manager, Cal/OSHA Consultation

Michael Alvarez is currently a Regional Manager responsible for the statewide Consultation On-Site Assistance Program (Technical Services which total eight offices) and other specialty units (Voluntary Protection Program, Research and Education Unit, and High Hazard Consultation).  Mr. Alvarez is Vice President of the National OSHA Consultation Board which is involved in a host of developments for improving consultative techniques, services, and materials.  He previously represented Region IX Western States as a Board member of the National OSHA Consultation Board and also managed Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Education and Research Unit which primarily developed Cal/OSHA health and safety educational materials and publications.

Michael Alvarez presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Stayin on the Cutting Edge with Cal/OSHA” – malvarez@hq.dir.ca.gov

Bruce Anderson – Safety Center Incorporated

Bruce Anderson is Manager of Curriculum Development and Senior Staff Instructor for Safety Center Incorporated in Sacramento, California.  Bruce is a former law enforcement officer, field trainer, and undercover narcotics officer with the California Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement.  Mr. Anderson utilize his martial arts and law enforcement expertise in the development of personal security and self-defense training programs.  He provides workplace, personal, and field staff safety and security training to senior executives, management, and employees of a vast array of private business and corporations, state, county, city government and professional organizations and associations.  Mr. Anderson also trains teachers, parents and children in school districts nationwide in personal protection and safe school development.  In April 2006,  he joined the Occupational Health and Safety Training Department of Safety Center Incorporated where he uses his construction background to train students in mobile equipment, excavation, fall protection, Cal/OSHA-8, First Aid/CPR/AED, blood borne pathogens, defensive driving, Cal/OSHA 10/30, traffic control/flagger safety, as well as personal safety, security and emergency planning courses.

Bruce Anderson presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Flagger Certification” – “Field Safety for Construction” –  Intro – “The First 72 Hours of a Crisis: Would You be Prepared?” (this session together with Jerry Bach) – bruce@safetycenter.org

Mark Aniello – ECR, Inc.

Mark Aniello is the President and Chief Executive Officer of ECR, Inc., (Environmental Compliance and Remediation, Inc.). He is responsible for developing the vision and strategy for the company’s growth through the use of client focused initiatives.    Mark has more than 20 years of experience in the fields of health and safety compliance services. He has a thorough knowledge of the Federal and California Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA and Cal/OSHA) regulations and has helped a wide variety of clients including: automotive, manufacturing, telecommunications, and administrative settings.  Mark has experience in conducting multimedia environmental health and safety compliance audits, loss control evaluations, and ergonomics assessments and is a Registered Environmental Assessor (REA) in the State of California under the direction of the Environmental Protection Agency, an OSHA Outreach Trainer under the US Department of Labor, and is a certified ISO 14000 Environmental Management System Lead Auditor. He is also an advisory board and safety council member for the Associated General Contractors of California.  Mark graduated from Florida Institute of Technology with a BS in chemistry/marine biology, completed a three year graduate internship at University of Malaya in South East Asia, and continued his education in environmental engineering after completing coursework at the University of California, Berkeley in Hazardous Material Management.

Mark Aniello presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  OSHA 10-Hour – maniello@ecrinc.com

Jerry Bach – Safety Center Incorporated

Jerry Bach, CSHM is Vice President of Safety & Health Services at Safety Center Incorporated where he oversees the development of quality training programs.  He assists organizations in identifying workplace hazards, development of customized safety programs, and training in such areas as defensive driving, traffic control, forklift, and aerial lift.  This will be his fourth year as a presenter at the Expo.

Jerry Back presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  Intro – “The First 72 Hours of a Crisis: Would You Be Prepared?” together with Bruce Anderson – Jerry@safetycenter.org

Gail Bateson

Biography unavailable at time of print.  Gail Bateson presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Health and Chemical Hazards in Construction Including Silica” together with Barbara Materna and Kelly H0ward.

Alan Barr

Biography unavailable at time of print.

Bonnie Ellen Berger – State Compensation Insurance Fund

Bonnie Ellen Berger’s insurance career consists of experience in Casualty Multi-line Underwriting & Management, Excess & Surplus lines Brokerage duties, and Retail Agency functions.  She had recently been an Adjuster in California Workers Compensation Claims.  Her current position is a Senior Claims Liaison for State compensation Insurance Fund in the Sacramento District Office.

beberger@scif.com

Mario Bermudez – Maxim Crane Works

Biography unavailable at time of print.  Mario Bermudez presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Crane Safety Awareness” together with Steve Bukala and Les Stripe.

Amber Bozo – WGR Southwest

Biography unavailable at time of print.  Amber Bozo presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Cal/OSHA for Contractors” together with James Neal.

Andy Bull – CH Bull Company

And Bull is the third generation owner of the CH Bull Company, a 77-year old tool distribution company.  He speaks to thousands of contractors and industrial employees yearly about the common sense approach to safety on topics like ladders, fall protection, hand and power tools, hoist, sling and hydraulics safety.  His workshops at past Expos were some of the best attended and highest rated training sessions presented.  His dynamic-high energy, visual approach to safety offers an attendee the unique opportunity to learn from one of the best.

Andy Bull presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Fall Protection” – “Ladder Safety” – abull@chbullco.com

Scott Blunk – Greenbilt Construction

Biography unavailable at time of print.

Steve Bukala – Maxim Crane Works

Biography unavailable at time of print.   Steve Bukala presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Crane Safety Awareness” together with Les Stripe and Mario Bermudez.

Steve Brumm – WGR Southwest

Biography unavailable at time of print.  Steve Brumm presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  Storm Water Trends for the Construction Industry” together with Chris Strong. 

Dan Burgoyne –  State of California, Department of General Services

Biography unavailable at time of print.  Dan Burgoyne presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  Green 1 of 6 – LEED: An Introduction to LEED for Contractors”  

Tom Burke – Schetter Electric, Inc.

Tom Burke is a retired fire fighter with 27 years in the fire service.  He is currently the safety Manager for Schetter Electric, a 50 year old commercial electrical company.  He has seven years experience in commercial and residential construction safety with expertise in confined space, respiratory protection, and accident investigation, as well as CPR, first aid, automatic external defibrillator and blood borne pathogens.

Tom Burke presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Site Safety Basics” – “Basic Scaffold Awareness Commercial and Residential” – “Heat Illness: How It Really Happens” – “Residential Construction Accident Investigation” – together with John McCoy and Eliseo Garcia, Lake View Professional – tburke@schetter.com

Michael A. Cable – Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo

Michael Cable is a partner in the Sacramento office of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo.  His background as an attorney embraces a broad practice of representing clients in the areas of construction and labor law.  His practice emphasizes all aspects of the construction industry, including licensing issues, negotiating contracts, review and resolution of construction claims, and construction-related litigation in state and federal courts throughout California.  Additionally, he has extensive experience in the areas of competitive bidding, bid protests, substitution of subcontractors, prevailing wage, apprenticeship requirements, mechanics’ liens, stop notices, payment bond claims, prompt payment remedies, and a variety of other business and real estate transactions.  Mr. Cable conducts regular seminars and workshops on numerous construction topics such as prevailing wage, competitive bidding and public contract procurement, and construction collection remedies.

Mike Cable presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Contractors Guide to Understanding Key Labor Issues” – “Claim to Judgment Panel: Anatomy of a Construction Dispute” together with William Porter, Porter Law Group; Don Struckmann, A Professional Law Corp. – mcable@aalrr.com

Jim Cumming – Logical Construction Concepts

Jim Cumming has been a systems consultant for the past 20 years and a consultant to the construction industry for the past 13 years.  Mr. Cumming advises dozens of clients on the most efficient devices, software, and manual techniques for all phases of the construction process.  He is a certified instructor for Master Builder, and teaches classes in Project Management, Estimating, Construction Accounting, and Scheduling.  His background also includes 15 years as an adjunct instructor at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton.

Jim Cumming presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Analyzing Change Orders” – “Bidding Process and the Competive Bid” – jimc@lcc-mb.com

Richard DaRosa – Cal/OSHA Consultation Service

Richard DaRosa is currently the Area Manager for the Northern California counties for the Cal/OSHA consultation Service Program.  Mr. DaRosa is responsible for the management of the professional staff who provide direct onsite safety and health assistance to employers upon their request.  Previously, he was Senior Industrial Hygienist for the Consultation Service in Northern California, where he was responsible for technical assistance to the professional staff and quality assurance within the Consultation Service Program.  He is a Certified Industrial Hygienist in Comprehensive practice by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.  Also, Mr. DaRosa is a Certified Asbestos Consultant for the Division and a Registered Environmental Health Specialist by the State of California.

rdarosa@hq.dir.ca.gov

Carla Dhillon, PE – Lionakis

Biography unavailable at time of print.  Carla Dhillon presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  Green 2 of 6 – “Building Green for Less Green”

Michael  Donlon – Cal/OSHA Consultation

Mike Donlon, PE, is a senior safety engineer with 17 years of industrial, construction and electrical safety experience.  He currently works in the Cal/OSHA Professional Development and Training unit where he develops training programs for Cal/OSHA engineers.  He has worked in the Enforcement Unit as a Field Engineer and a Regional Senior Safety Engineer as well as for the Occupational Standards and Health Standards Board developing regulations.  Before coming to Cal/OSHA, Mr. Donlon worked for the Air Force as a System Safety Engineer, Industrial Safety Engineer and a Construction Safety Manager.  He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and is a registered Professional Safety Engineer.

Mike Donlon presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Cut’n Nail-Skillsaw & Pneumatic nailer Safety Cal/OSHA E-Tools” – “Don’t Get Shocked: Electrical Safety for Construction” – mdonlon@dir.ca.gov

David Dorame – Department of Industrial Relations

Biography unavailable at time of print.  David Dorame presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  EEEC Panel: “Inspections – What to Expect” together with Gloria Ramirez, Amalia Neidhart, Dept. of Industrial Relations; Carlos Marquez, Contractors State License Board; Tony Perrou, United States Department of Labor.

Robert Downey – RED Consulting

Bob Downey, CPP, CSP, is the owner and principal consultant of RED Consulting, a safety consulting firm specializing in construction safety services.  Mr. Downey is a graduate of the University of San Francisco and of Golden Gate University receiving a master’s degree in public administration.  He is both a certified protection professional and  a certified safety professional .  Mr. Downey is an instructor for the OSHA Training Institute at the University of California, San Diego and is a professional member of the American Society of Safety Engineers.

Robert Downey presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “OSHA 10″ – “Accident Investigation” – redowney@pacbell.net

John Doyle – 3M Western Regional

John Doyle is the 3M Western Regional Hearing Conservation Specialist.  John frequently gives training to companies, safety professionals and consultants.

John Doyle presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Hearing Conservation” – jpdoyle@mmm.com

 Dr. Kendon Dressel – Nibbi Brothers General Contractors

Dr. Kendon Dressel has a broad background in construction, safety and healthcare.  He has worked as an EMT, a heavy equipment operator, member of an air-mountain rescue team and  in shipping, handling and detonating explosives.  Dr. Dressel’s true passion lies in the field of healthcare; he is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic and Sports Physician.  While running a worker’s compensation and sports injury practice, he had the opportunity to work on athletes ranging from the industrial, to the professional.  Dr. Dressel is a strength and condition specialist, specialist in biomechanics, and worked as a qualified medical examiner.

Dr. Dressel presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Industrial Athlete – Management and Prevention of Injury in Construction” – kendond@nibbi.com

John Duncan – California Department of Industrial Relations

John C. Duncan, for the second time in his career, has been appointed Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR).

Duncan has had a distinguished career in both state and federal service including an appointment as special assistant to former U.S. Secretary of Defense, Caspar Weinberger. He assisted the Secretary in writing “Fighting for Peace,” an autobiographical account of the Secretary’s years at the Pentagon. In 1987, he received the Secretary of Defense Award for Outstanding Public Service.

His current state government appointment – by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on August 9, 2007 – follows previous service to DIR that included Chief Deputy Director and then DIR Director from 1995 to 1999. From 1991, he was DIR Deputy Director of Communications.

During his first DIR tenure, he was the principal advisor to Governor Pete Wilson on labor and employment issues and was a member of his Cabinet.

As DIR Director, Duncan oversees a department with 2,700 employees and a $382 million budget. He also serves as the administrator of apprenticeship and as an Ex-Officio member of the State Compensation Insurance Fund Board of Directors.

Prior to his current appointment, he was Chair of the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) from March 2004 and was a member of Governor Schwarzenegger’s transition team where he was charged with handling issues and personnel for the Labor and Workforce Development Agency.

Duncan has also had significant private sector experience in labor and regulatory matters. He was president of Duncan Consulting, Inc. where he designed communications strategy for corporate, legal and governmental clients and specialized in navigating labor-related regulatory issues. He was also President and COO of Magnitude Information Systems, a company specializing in software and internet solutions for preventing workplace injuries, for several years.

As part of his federal service, Duncan was an Assistant to the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Defense and Special Assistant to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, East Asia and Pacific Affairs.

He is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, with a Bachelor’s degree in history and of Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government with a Master’s in public administration.

Duncan is a board member of the Yosemite National Institute and California Conservation Corps. Foundation, a former President of the Industrial Relations Association of Northern California, and a former Chair of the California Employment Training Panel.

John Duncan presented introductory remarks at the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “View From the Top” with Len Welsh

Andrea M. Ehrman – State Compensation Insurance Fund

Biography unavailable at time of print.  Andrea M. Ehrman presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Taking Charge of Workers Compensation Claims” together with Jan Smith. 

John Ford – Cal/OSHA

John ford is a Cal/OSHA Senior Safety Consultant, based in San Bernardino, California.  Mr. Ford has been with Cal/OSHA since 1984 and worked on the Cal/VPP team from 1989 to 2000.  He has more than 20 years experience in the safety and health field.  Mr. Ford also worked for McCarthy Contractors and Jacobs Engineering Group as a Safety Engineer from 1987 to 1989 during the Cal/OSHA disengagement.

John Ford presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Cal/OSHA Construction Fall Protection” – jford@hq.dir.ca.gov

Robert Fried – Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo

Robert Fried is a partner in the Pleasanton office of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo. Mr. Fried has represented clients before the United States Supreme Court, the California Supreme Court and other state and federal appellate courts, including many of the leading cases determining the scope and application of California public works law and such issues as extension of prevailing wage to private and off site construction, special districts and charter cities.  Most recently he was amicus counsel for a coalition of industry groups in Chamber of Commerce vs. Brown (US S.Ct 2008), in which the Court invalidated a California statute that would have restricted an employer’s right to free speech in workplace during organizing campaigns when they receive state funds.

He serves as outside general counsel to construction industry associations where he regularly consults with and advises contractor and developer members.  His practice ranges from representation of the employer facing a labor commissioner, DFEH, NLRB or OSHA case to class action wage and hour, and unfair business practices defense. He is active as a mediator and expert witness in employment and public works matters.

Mr. Fried was named one of 12 outstanding attorneys by the East Bay Business Times in their annual review of area attorneys and has been consistently listed as one of the top litigators in the San Francisco Bay Area (Top Lawyers in the Bay Area, Bay Area Lawyer Magazine, July/August 2006). Mr. Fried currently serves as an appointee of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to the Governor’s Committee on the Employment of Persons with Disabilities. He was also an appointee of Governor Pete Wilson to the Transportation Industry Panel of the Industrial Welfare Commission of the State of California. His extensive background in teaching and writing includes a key authorship role in the creation of California’s most respected publications on human resources and labor and law, published by the California Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Fried received his BA degree, magna cum laude, from the University of California, Berkeley, and his JD degree from Santa Clara University School of Law, where he was Technical Editor of the Santa Clara Law Review. Mr. Fried manages the Northern California private sector labor employment practice for the AALRR Employer Services Practice Group.

 Robert Fried presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “California Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements”

Eliseo Garcia – Residential Wall Systems

Biography unavailable at time of print.  Eliseo Garcia presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Site Safety Basics”  -”Basic Scaffold Awareness Commercial and Residential” – “Heat Illness: How It Really Happens” – “Residential Construction Accident Investigation” – together with John McCoy, Lake View Professional and Tom Burke, Schetter Electric, Inc.

Kevin Gibbons – California Highway Patrol

Biography unavailable at time of print.

Daniel Gonzales – Virtual Design and Construction, Swinerton, Inc.

Biography unavailable at time of print.  Daniel Gonzales presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Introduction to BIM”

Jim Hay – State Compensation Insurance Fund

Jim Hay is the Corporate Ergonomics and Safety Consultant in the Safety and Health Services Department of State Compensation Insurance Fund.  As a Loss Control professional in the workers’ compensation insurance industry.  Mr. Hay has more than 23 years of experience assisting policy holders in maintaining a safe workplace for their employees.  His current duties include developing products and training for State Funds loss control personnel and employers throughout California.  He was the project coordinator for the innovative back injury prevention process, State Funds Back Connection.  Throughout his career he has worked with the construction industry in training and accident prevention.

Jim Hay presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Cal/OSHA 8 Commercial/Residential Construction Combo” – jahay@scif.com

Richard Heberlein – R & L and Associates

Richard Heberlein worked as a regional EHS manager for a Fortune 500 company until he started his own business in Environmental and Safety Training and Consulting.  Mr. Heberlein now works with Fortune 500 companies and many smaller companies throughout California to improve their safety program and improve their OSHA compliance.  He is a member of the Sacramento Builder Association and a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers.

Richard Heberlein presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Intro HazWhopper Certification” – rheberlein@surewest.ent

Kelly Howard – Cal/OSHA Consultation 

Senior Industrial Hygienist with Cal/OSHA Consultation Service; 29 years of industrial hygiene experience working in aerospace and Cal/OSHA Consultation.

Kelly Howard presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Silica Dust Hazards in Construction: Best Exposure Control Practices” – “Health and Chemical Hazards in Construction Including Silica” together with Barbara Materna and Gail Bateson.

Ken Howarth – Sunbelt Rental

Biography unavailable at time of print.

Randy Hudson – CMA Insurance Services, Inc.

Biography unavailable at time of print.  Randy Hudson presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Design a Benefit Program in a Tough Economy”

Elizabeth Ison – Ison Law Group

In 1984, Ms. Ison graduated with honors from the University of California at Santa Barbara. She received her B.A. Degree in Communication Studies. Ms. Ison received her Law Degree from Santa Clara University in 1988. While in law school, she was the Articles Editor of the Santa Clara University Law Review and the Recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Remedies. In 2006, Ms. Ison received her Masters of Science (with High Honors) in Human Resource Management from Golden Gate University where she is an Adjunct Professor of Employment Law in the Masters in Business Program. Ms. Ison clerked for Natalino Agliano, Presiding Justice, State Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, where she researched and drafted proposed published opinions for the court. In December 2003 she was awarded the “Outstanding Service Award” from the University of California at Davis, Extension for her “excellent teaching and service.”

Ms. Ison has been engaged in the private practice of employment law since her admission to the California State Bar in December 1988. Ms. Ison began her legal career with the law firm of Weintraub Genshlea Hardy Erich and Brown in December of 1988. In 1990, she became an associate with Weissburg and Aronson, which is now known as Foley & Lardner. In 1996, Ms. Ison opened her own practice in an effort to bring superior labor and employment law services to small-and mid-sized employers. She is admitted to the practice of law before all relevant courts. Ms. Ison defends employers in all forums, state and federal, civil and administrative with respect to employment law matters. She is a frequent lecturer and trainer on employment law topics and has published articles relating to the same in a variety of regional and national publications. Ms. Ison acts as an expert witness with respect to human resource compliance issues. Ms. Ison specializes in conducting neutral workplace investigations for the public and private sector employers.

Elizabeth Ison presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Promoting a Positive Working Environment: Top 10 Ways to Stay Out of Court” 

Darryl Kielich – Sunbelt Rentals

Biography unavailable at time of print.  Darryl Kielich presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo: Aerial Boom and Scissor Lift Certification; Forklift Class 4&5 Certification; Forklift Class 7 Certification and his team of Sunbelt Instructors.

 Marilyn Klinger – Sedgwich Detert Moran & Arnold LLP

Marilyn Klinger heads the Los Angeles Construction Practices Group for Sedgwick  Detert Moran & Arnold LLP, and is involved in all aspects of construction law on a state and national level. Ms. Klinger represents the full spectrum of the construction industry, from owners, contractors, subcontractors, and sureties.  Her practice includes time-related claims and litigation (e.g. bid and contract disputes/performance bond claims), payment enforcement/defense (e.g. payment bonds/mechanic’s liens/stop notices/insurance claims), administrative and scope claims and litigation (e.g. differing site conditions, change and extra work orders/inadequate plans and specifications).  She also provides counseling and transactional services to the construction industry (e.g. general advice and counsel, including contract preparation and negotiation.)

Marilyn Klinger presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Avoiding Project Failure in a Difficult Economy” – Marilyn.klinger@sdma.com

Aston Ling – State of California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Occupational Safety and Health

Carlos Marquez – Contractors State Licensing Board

Biography unavailable at time of print.  Carlos Marquez presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  EEEC Panel: “Inspections – What to Expect” together with David Dorame, Gloria Ramirez, Amalia Neidhart, Dept. of Industrial Relations; Tony Perrou, United States Department of Labor.

Barbara Materna, PhD. – California Department of Public Health

Barbara Materna, PhD., CIH is the Chief of the Occupational Health Branch, which is now located in the newly established California Department of Public Health.  Dr. Materna is a Certified Industrial Hygienist with more than 25 years of occupational health experience working for the most part in state and local government public health programs.  She has her PhD in Environmental Health Science from the University of California, Berkeley.

Barbara Paterna, PhD presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Health and Chemical Hazards in Construction Including Silica” together with Gail Bateson and Kelly Howard – Barabra.materna@cdph.ca.gov

John McCoy – Lake View Professional

John McCoy brings to the Expo more than 35 years of safety experience and background.  His 35 years of experience range from 30 years working with the Disney organization where he was responsible for all Disney Resort operations worldwide.  Currently, Mr. McCoy is an Environmental and Safety Director for a family of residential and light commercial construction trades including MidCal Plastering and Quintessential Construction.  He works daily with plastering, drywall, insulation, scaffold and paint activities.  Mr. McCoy is a speaker at various development safety fairs and training as well as a charter presenter for the 2009 Annual Expo.

John McCoy presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Site Safety Basics” – “Basic Scaffold Awareness Commercial and Residential” – “Heat Illness: How It Really Happens” – Residential Construction Accident Investigation” – together with Eliseo Garcia, Lake View Professional and Tom Burke, Schetter Electric, Inc. – Mccoy3737@yahoo.com and/or jcm@lakeviewpro.com 

Lowell “Gene” McGranahan – Travelers Property & Casualty Insurance Company

Gene McGranahan is a Safety Specialist located in Rancho Cordova, California. Mr. McGranahan has been involved in the transportation industry since 1975.  His current responsibilities with Travelers Property Casualty include consulting field engineers, underwriting and claims departments.  Mr. McGranahan performs field fleet surveys, technical support, guidance to customers, training in transportation safety management and defensive driving.  He also served as a Travel Transportation Specialist for Travelers, where he provided consultation to various types of transportation from  agriculture, manufacturing, heavy trucking, construction, sales and service, and the distribution industry.

Gene McGranahan presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Effective Fleet Management Practices: A Road to Success” – lmcgrana@travelers.com

Chuck Mitchell – McGriff Seibels & Williams

Chuck Mitchell is a risk management professional with more than 35 years experience and an extensive background in safety.  He has taught technical safety and risk management courses for several colleges and universities and is an adjunct professor of safety engineering for the University of Southern California. Chuck has also held positions of responsibility with manufacturing companies and with workers’ compensation and general liability insurance carriers. He has represented these companies in marketing and servicing their accounts and in building their loss control servicing functions.  His consulting experience covers a wide range of safety, health and liability exposures for heavy construction, and general industry clients.  He has developed and implemented injury and illness prevention programs, investigated accidents involving injury and property damage, conducted safety training sessions for employees at all levels and conducted risk management surveys of service, above and under ground construction, manufacturing and fleet trucking industries.

Chuck Mitchell presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “What the Hell is an X-Mod?”

Peter Morris – Davis Langdon Company

Biography unavailable at time of print.  Peter Morris presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  Green 5 of 6 – “Legal Ramifications of Building Green”

Deanna Mouser – Atkinson,  Andelson,  Loya,  Ruud & Romo

Deanna Mouser is an attorney who has successfully represented contractors on labor and employment law issues for close to 20 years.  Ms. Mouser provides cost-effective and practical advice to assist employers in all aspects of their relationships with their employees, including overtime and wage issues, harassment, discrimination, termination, layoffs, union issues, reasonable accommodations for disabilities, unemployment benefit claims, workplace violence response and prevention, safety issues, and leave of absence.  Ms. Mouser presents practical and energetic employment workshops including for the University of California Santa Cruz Extension.  She currently practices law in the Pleasanton office of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo.

Deanna Mouser presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Practical Tips for Employee Handbooks” – “Managing Your Employees Within The Law” –  dmouser@aalrr.com

James Neal – WGR Southwest

Biography unavailable at time of print.  James Neal presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Cal/OSHA for Contractors” together with Amber Bozo.

Amalia Neidhart – Dept. of Industrial Relations

Biography unavailable at time of print.  Amalia Neidhart presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  EEEC Panel: “Inspections – What to Expect” together with David Dorame, Gloria Ramirez, Dept. of Industrial Relations; Carlos Marquez, Contractors State License Board; Tony Perrou, United States Department of Labor”

Tom Nista – Residential Wall Systems

Biography unavailable at time of print.

Tyler Nguyen – County of Santa Clara 

Tyler Q Nguyen is a Board Certified Safety Professional (CSP) currently employed as an Advisory Safety and Loss Control Manager for the County of Santa Clara, State of California.  Tyler has worked extensively with small business owners, larger-size companies and global organizations delivering progressive risk control management techniques. His efforts resulted in hundreds less workplace accidents reported, thousands less injuries and illnesses to workers, and millions of dollars saved in accident and claim costs. He has been a professional member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) since 1998 during which time he also achieved the CSP designation. He is President-elect of the American Society of Safety Engineers, Greater San Jose Chapter for the 2008-09 fiscal year.

Tylier Nguyen presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Prevent & Reduce Soft Tissue Injuries to Your Experienced Crew” – “Safety for Supervisors and Managers” – Tyler.nguyen@esa.sccgov.org

Jitan Patel – Cal/OSHA Consultation Service

Biography unavailable at time of print.

Tony Perrou – United States Department of Labor

Biography unavailable at time of print.  TonyPerrou presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  EEEC Panel: “Inspections – What to Expect” together with David Dorame, Gloria Ramirez, Amalia Neidhart, Dept. of Industrial Relations; Carlos Marquez, Contractors State License Board. 

Charles Perry – 3M Corp. Occupational Health & Safety Division

Charles Perry is the Northern California Representative for 3M Occupational Health and Environmental Safety Division.  In the more than 20 years Mr. Perry has worked for 3M Corp., he has provided respiratory protection training to end users, supervisors, safety professionals and industry consultants.

Charles Perry presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Train the Trainer – Respirator” – Ceperry1@mmm.com

David Pierson, PhD – Education Consultant

Dr. David Pierson holds a Bachelors and Masters of Science in Industrial Technology, and a PhD in Organization and Management.  He also has a Power Plant Operators License from the US Navy and Department of Labor that he obtained while serving in the US Navy as a boiler technician. Dr. Pierson has structural framing and concrete laying experience in the construction industry.  Other experiences include working in architectural and engineering support, and as a manufacturing engineer. Additionally, he has worked as a college instructor and program chair of a drafting and design department of a college.

David Pierson presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “On-line Estimating: Quick-Accurate-A Must For This Economy” – Dmca95@aol.com

William Porter – Porter Law Group

William Porter has been a construction litigation attorney for 20 years.  Mr. Porter is principal of Porter Law Group, Inc. in Sacramento.  His practice focuses on public and private construction claims before state and federal courts and in mediation and arbitration.  He regularly represents contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, developers and owners in complex multi-party construction litigation.  Mr. Porter’s areas of expertise include construction defects, construction collections, mechanics liens, stop notices, bond claims, prompt payment remedies, construction contracts, competitive bidding and construction-related labor and employment matters.

William Porter presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  Construction Claims Remedies, Procedures, Forms and Deadlines” – “Advanced Construction Claims Seminar” – “Claim to Judgment Panel: Anatomy of a Construction Dispute” together with Mike Cable, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo; Don Strucmann, A Professional law Corp. – bporter@porterlawcorp.com

Gloria Ramirez – State of California – Department of Industrial Relations and Labor Commissioners’ Office

Biography unavailable at time of print.  Gloria Ramirez presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo: EEEC Panel: “Inspections – What to Expect” together with David Dorame, Amalia Neidhart, Dept. of Industrial Relations; Carlos Marquez, Contractors State License Board; Tony Perrou, United States Department of Labor.

Dr. David Rempel

Biography unavailable at time of print.  Dr. Repel presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “A Safer Method for Drilling Overhead: The Overhead Drill Press”

Jan M. Smith – State Compensation Insurance Fund

Biography unavailable at time of print.  Jan Smith presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Taking Charge of Workers Compensation Claims” together with Andrea M. Ehrman.

David Strickler – Cal/OSHA Consultation

Biography unavailable at time of print.  David Strickler presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Cal/OSHA Heat Illness”

Les Stripe – Maxim Crane Works

Biography unavailable at time of print.  Les Stripe presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Crane Safety Awareness” together with Mario Bermudez and Steve Bukala – lstripe@maximcrane.com

Chris Strong – WGR Southwest

Biography unavailable at time of print.  Chris Strong presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Storm Water Trends for the Construction Industry” together with Steve Brumm.

Donald K. Struckmann Esq. – Donald K. Struckmann, A Professional Law Corporation

Donald K. Struckmann, Esq. with Donald K. Struckmann, A Professional Law Corporation, is a trial lawyer with more than 34 years’ experience focusing on construction law.  Mr. Struckmann was admitted to the California Bar in 1974 and to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in 1978.  Mr. Struckmann has developed extensive contractor training materials on issues including public works, contract review, AIA contracts, change orders, delays, collections and construction accounting.  The programs are represented at various builders’ exchanges and in-house corporate training sessions as well as Lorman Education Services.

Donald Struckman presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Crisis Management – First Aid in the Event of a Conflict” – “Claim to Judgment Panel: Anatomy of a Construction Dispute” together with William Porter, Porter Law Group; Mike Cable, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo – Struckmann@surewest.net

Vicki Suiter-McNickle – Suiter Financial Systems

Vicki Suiter-McNickle has over two decades of experience as a financial manager and business consultant.  She has been helping construction and contracting companies realize an appreciable increase in their profitability and cash flow.  She is dynamic and energetic with a straightforward style, and offers practical methods that are easy to grasp and use immediately.  Her audience’s walk away feeling more confident and skilled, helping them take their businesses to the next level.  Her specialty is working with contractors; she understands the unique concerns of this industry.

Vicki Suiter-McNickle presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Where is the Money? Increase Cash Flow…NOW!” – “Beyond Breakeven – Making a Profit on Every Job You Do” – Vicki@suiterfinancial.com

Marty Tamayo – California Department of Transportation

Marty Tamayo is currently a Senior Safety Specialist with HQ CalTRANS and has 17 years experience in loss control and risk management.  Mr. Tamayo is the “Train the Trainer” for CalTRANS headquarters and district safety officers throughout California.  He has designations as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and an Associate in Risk Management (ARM).  Mr. Tamayo is a Professional Member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).

Marty Tamayo presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Cal/OSHA Just Showed Up! What Now?” – “What You Wanted to Know About Hazard Communication” – Martin_tamayo@dot.ca.gov

Tim Thrift – TNT Enterprises

Tim Thrift has over twenty five years of experience in safety, maintenance an d operations of mobile equipment and shop repair facilities.  Mr. Thrift has been the Service/Maintenance Manager as well as a First Aid and/or Safety Officer for several companies.  He has been a certified instructor for the past ten years.  Additionally, he has taught safety awareness classes in basic electricity, hydraulics, power generation, and repair shop.  Mr. Thrift is a graduate of the Professional Safety Institute and is certified as a Occupational Health and Safety Technologist.  He is also a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers.

Tim Thrift presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “New Regulations Changes to 1541 – Excavation: An Update” – “Competent Person Excavation” – tim@maintainsafety.com

Jeff Tiedeman – State Compensation Insurance Fund

Jeff Tiedeman has worked in the safety and health field for the State Compensation Insurance Fund since 1990.  He has consulted with numerous companies in a wide variety of industries, helping to identify problems and offering potential ergonomic control measures.  Mr. Tiedeman has presented at numerous conferences, including the American Industrial Hygiene Conference, the National Ergonomics Conference, and the Safety Expo, among other, and has written a number of articles on industrial ergonomics topics.  Mr. Tiedeman is a Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Ergonomist, and an Associate in Risk Management.

Jeff Tiedeman presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Down Economy? Ergonomics Could be the Answer” – jctiedeman@scif.com

Len Welsh – California Division of Occupational Safety and Health

Biography unavailable at time of print.  Len Welsh presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “View From the Top” – Mr. Welsh’s appearance courtesy of Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC).

 Elizabeth White – Air Resources Board

Elizabeth White is an Air Pollution Specialist at the California Air Resources Board.  She assists with the implementation of the off-road regulation by heading ORIAG and by researching and developing guidelines for the safety aspects of the regulation. 

Elizabeth White presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation”

Phil Williams – WEBCOR Builders

Biography unavailable at time of print.  Phil Williams presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  Green 3 of 6 – “Green building from the Contractor’s Perspective” together with Scott Blunk, Greenbilt Construction.

Ed Yarbrough – CalTRANS

Ed Yarbrough is currently a CalTRANS North Region Construction Safety Coordinator.  His primary job is to conduct field safety reviews of all CalTRANS Construction projects to ensure contractor compliance with Cal/OSHA Title 8 laws and also to ensure any potential Cal/OSHA Multi-Employer or tort liability is minimized for CalTRANS.  Mr. Yarbrough also conducts Design Safety Reviews of projects at the 95% Design phase to ensure that projects meet all safety requirements.  He conducts regular safety trainings for all construction personnel, teaching 20-30 classes per year on both general safety and traffic control.

Ed Yarbrough presented the following session(s) at the 2009 Safety Expo:  “Emergencies and Major Incidents: Is Your Company Prepared to Respond?” – “Working Around Heavy Equipment Operations” – Ed_yarbrough@dot.ca.gov