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                                                                      ODEAN SLATON, CSP
                                                                    4611 Galapagos Drive
                                                                     Austin, Texas 78749
                                                                     Cell (512) 422-3455     
                                                               e-mail: oslaton@austin.rr.com

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT and LOSS CONTROL
Commercial Building, Heavy, Highway and Civil Construction
 Oil & Gas Drilling, Exploration and Production
Retail and Multi-Family Construction

CAREER PROFILE

Twenty years of increasingly responsible experience in Managing and/or Directing Safety, Health & Environmental Loss Control programs. Programs have received awards and recognition from many supporting trade organizations. Incident Loss Rates were consistently below industry averages for each organization’s Standard Industrial Code (SIC). Qualifications include:

 
• Site Auditing
• Hazard Identification
• SH&E Training
• Public Speaking
• Media Affairs
• Fleet Safety
• Pipeline Safety
• DOT Auditing
• Radiation Safety Officer
• Contractor Pre-Qualification
• Accident Investigation
• Emergency Response
• Controlled Insurance Programs
• Construction Management
• Industrial Hygiene
• Statistical Analysis
• Quality Control
• Project Management
• CSP in Safety Fundamentals
• CSP in Construction
• CSP in Safety Management
• Underwriting Surveys
 

Regulatory Affairs

Expert knowledge of all Federal OSHA Regulations. Extensive knowledge of DOT, EPA (including TCEQ in Texas), American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations.

Industry Experience

Extensive experience in Commercial Construction including Semi-Conductor plants, Hospitals, Schools, Airports, Retail Shopping Centers and Multi-Family Residential. Extensive experience in Heavy Highway and Civil Construction including roads (interstate and toll), bridges, airport runways, dams/spill ways and utility infrastructures (wet and dry). Experience in Oil and Gas Drilling, Exploration and Production in US and International Land Based and Offshore operations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Safety/Loss Control Director, DONALD P. PIPINO, Youngstown, Ohio       2005-2009

• Oversight of Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program for largest retail developer in the US.
• Construction totaled over $1 Billion in 3 years.
• Program returned $6 Million to Owner.
• Duties included Multiple Project Safety Construction Management,  Oversight sight of multiple general contractor selection and sub contractor selection criteria as well as safety programs qualification.

Safety/Loss Control Director, THE FAULKNER GROUP, Austin, Texas      1991-2005

• Directed SH&E program for six companies comprising the group.
• Incident rates always below industry averages.
• All companies received numerous awards for their performance.
• All companies entered into Partnership Programs with OSHA.
• Insurance EMR ranged from 0.55 to 0.19 for the period resulting in premium savings of up to $2.7 million per year.

Area Safety Engineer, H. B. ZACHRY, San Antonio, Texas                   1989-1991

• Supervised SH&E program for Heavy, Highway and Civil projects in Houston, Texas and Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas.
• Compliant with all Federal, State and local regulations.
• Loss rates consistently lower than industry averages.

Project Superintendent, TRI-PHASE CONST., Frankston, Texas            1986-1989

• Assisted in estimating scheduling and planning for a variety of general construction projects.
• Coordinated and scheduled sub-contractors and company personnel throughout all phases of the project.
• Insured quality control and provide continuous liaison between owner and architect.
• Implemented and maintained computerized construction management programs for all major projects.

Director of Training/Safety, ABERDEEN DRILLING SCHOOL AND WELL CONTROL TRAINING CENTER,
Aberdeen, Scotland      1983-1986

• Developed materials and trained clients in high pressure well control techniques, management, technical specialties and safety.
• Clients came from all points of the world with experience in land and offshore installations.
• Courses conformed to guidelines set forth by UK Department of Energy, The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate and equivalent agencies in Germany, Denmark and Holland.
• Courses were recognized as the industry benchmark in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Asst Manager of Training, DELTA DRILLING, Tyler, Texas                        1976-1983

• Trained/Certified company personnel and clients in high pressure well control procedures mandated by the United States Geological Service.
• Designed and supervised the construction of the first hands-on realistic drilling rig simulator for classroom instruction.
• Worked on drilling rigs in all positions to gain experience prior to training.
• Drilled wells down to maximum depth of 21,000 feet.

Posted June 6, 2009


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                                                                                        John R. Billingham
                                            17725 Windflower Way, Unit 110     Dallas, TX 75252     972.529.0288
                                                              jrbillingham@gmail.com
 
Scope
Provide clients with risk management services including consultation and oversight, safety program development and evaluation, supervisory investigation training and site surveys to identify potential loss producing conditions.
                                  
Formal Education
• Master of Science, University of Arizona, Finance (Safety Management)
• Bachelor of Science, Oklahoma State University, Business Administration (Economics)
• Associate Degree, Oklahoma State University, Fire Protection Technology
  
Practical Experience
• 2006 - present, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services - Risk Consultant
• 2002 – 2006, Merit Insurance Services - Vice President, Risk Management  Services
• 1989 – 2002, Holmes Murphy - Vice President, Risk Management Services
• 1972 – 1989, The Hartford Insurance Group - Senior Loss Control Consultant
• Well experienced in coordinating the effective provision of risk and safety management services to complex, multinational accounts.
• Speaker to numerous national and regional associations and trade groups on enterprise risk management and loss control as a management function.
• Areas of specialty include public entity risk management and development and implementation of management systems for oversight of risk control programs.
 
Practical Results
• Created a safety program and risk management manual for a major client that resulted in a 52% reduction in their claim rate and annual savings in excess of $5 million.
• Implemented a hazard risk assessment program that resulted in managers being held accountable for the identification and remediation of nearly 400 potential loss producing actions and conditions, in the first three years.
• Developed a loss cost allocation that resulted in charge backs to individual departments, based on a combination of their exposure to loss plus actual loss history. The resulting accountability was instrumental in an increased awareness of risk, at the operational level.
• Installed an online training system that was enthusiastically received by employees. Over 15,000 courses were taken in the first five years.
                                       
 Professional Accreditation & Certification
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Risk Manager (CRM)
• Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
• Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)
• Licensed Risk Manager, State of Texas
• Licensed Managing General Agent, State of Texas
• Licensed General Lines Agent, State of Texas
• Professional Member, American Society of Safety Engineers
• Associate Member, Society of Fire Protection Engineers
• Life Member, National Fire Protection Association

Posted April 19, 2009
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                                                      PATRICK F. GENOVESE, CSP, CHS-II
                                       Home: 630-991-3714, genovese5050@sbcglobal.net
                                           http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickgenovese
SUMMARY

Six Sigma Green Belt trained Loss Control Management Professional with proven experience in both line and staff positions working in a Team culture.  Experience in achieving loss experience reduction through consultation and training insured’s employees.  Developed training programs, policies, procedures and customer safety materials. Provides assessment and mitigation of telecommunications, industrial, retail, commercial, educational, institutional, health care and hospitality industries safety, fire protection hazards and controls. First National Account Manager coordinating Loss Control service to multi location accounts.  Provides cost-effective solutions for reducing or eliminating loss exposures. Proactive Team member with Underwriting, Claims and Premium Audit and effective Agency partner.  Creates an atmosphere were staff and management seek advice knowing they will get realistic answers.

Interpretation and cost effective application of OSHA,NFPA,HPR Standards, Life Safety and Model building codes  Plan, coordinate and conduct training both in house, customers sites and at Oklahoma State University School of Fire Protection Technology
Created Quality Assurance and Compliance Programs emphasizing skills development Conduct root cause analysis of recordable and non recordable incidents, prepares Lesson’s Learned for future avoidance
Analysis of building construction features and conditions for fire, liability, life safety and crime exposures Designed Field Office procedures allowing for increased efficiency servicing customers
Inspection and testing of fire protection, life safety, and security systems. Perform Building ITV Valuations using M&S Segregated method. Development of training programs to support Corporate Risk Management culture
Created Underwriting Poor Risk Alert Program resulting in $55M in avoided losses in the first  year Excellent computer skills ( Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Oracle, RIMS)

DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE AND RISK PROGRAMS - Level  3 Communications        2000 –2007 
(Formerly Broadwing Corp., formerly Focal Communications; downsized after Level 3 Acquisition & Integration)
International Telecommunications provider of voice and data service with 600 sites (US and Europe), and commercial fleet of 225 units. Overall responsibilities include evaluating exposures for cost effective risk transfer and positive ROI. Managed Property, Casualty & Executive Liability Insurance programs with $8.5M in premium. Responsible for Security, Safety, Fire Protection, Business Continuity Program Development and Implementation. Worked with FBI & local law enforcement providing guidance for physical protection of sites and employee's safety regarding domestic terrorist actions taken against Focal.
• Saved in excess of $3.5m in ’05 renewal compared to ‘04 despite increases in all exposures for WC, GL, Property, D&O, Crime, E&O, EPL and Auto.

PROMOTED TO DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE & RISK PROGRAMS                              2003                            
Promoted in recognition of consistent efforts in controlling exposures cost effectively.

SENIOR MANAGER RISK & INSURANCE  PROGRAMS                                            2000-2003
First in this new position changed Insurance programs resulting in premium & commission savings $4m.
• Wrote  and implemented Corporate Safety program including LOTO ,PPE,  Ergonomics &  HAZCOM
• Established and Managed Corporate Security Program
• Established and Managed Risk Management website
• Established and Managed Corporate Fire Protection Program, including vendor selection and management
• Managed development of Corporate Business Continuity Program
• Developed and implemented Corporate Emergency Floor Team procedures for all sites including training floor teams to respond to medical, fire, security incidents and bomb threats
• Selected and sold management on improved fire protection systems for central offices reducing capital expense by $1M
• Emergency Site Manager for Corporate office with overall responsibility  of Floor Teams for safe evacuation
• Reduced Office Ergonomic injuries and Lost Time days by 75%


CNA INSURANCE COMPANIES                                                                                                                                 
Worldwide, all-lines insurance conglomerate. Held numerous Line and Staff positions with increasing responsibilities, from Branch Commercial Underwriter Trainee to VP Home Office Commercial Property Loss Control. Created college graduate Loss Control & Underwriting Training program from hiring to matching graduates carrier goals to company's profit goals. Performed OSHA Surveys and provided HPR Engineering advice to major customers. Team Leader and Project Manager on numerous Cost improvement and Customer Service initiatives. Provided Loss Control Casualty and Property service to many National Accounts including Allied Van Lines, National Steel, Canteen Corp., Oscar Mayer, Mercy Hospital, and Field Museum of Chicago. Most recent positions:

DIRECTOR, HOME OFFICE COMMERCIAL LOSS CONTROL, Chicago, IL             1995 - 1999
                                                                                      
Responsible for Directing Fire protection, Life Safety, Security, Inland Marine Loss Control policies, procedures and training of all Field Personnel. Hired staff.
• Provided Loss Control strategies for National Association business
• Project Manager for corporate workplace violence policy and physical office security improvements countrywide
• Created Quality Assurance and Compliance program emphasizing opportunities for skill development
• Wrote Safety & Health standards and procedures for field staff to aid them in assisting customers and agents
MANAGER MIDWEST REGION LOSS CONTROL                                                                                          1985-1995
First Regional Property Loss Control Manager in company. Established position responsibilities, hired and developed staff and developed training program for underwriters to enhance their understanding of property and life safety exposures.
• Created “Pink Sheet” Program resulting in improved Property Loss Ratio’s leading to Underwriting profitability in Commercial Property. This procedure was adopted corporately and resulted in improved underwriting LR’s nationally.
• Developed Regional procedures allowing LC staff to become more efficient and cost effective in providing service to HPR customers.
• Conducted risk surveys with field personnel to train them in WC, Fleet, PL, GL and Property exposure recognition, including testing of fire protection systems, performed Insurance to Value calculations and provided consultative service to customers.

CONSULTANT, MIDWEST REGION LOSS CONTROL                                                1981-1985                     
First Regional Loss Control Consultant, Applying Casualty experience into new Property position responsible for reducing high loss ratios and improving technical quality of 80 personnel in 13 states.
• Provided consultative service to (National Accounts) customers assisting them in their loss prevention and control efforts.
• Developed one on one training program for advanced Specialists, mentoring and coaching them in skill improvement including customer and agency relations.
• Account Manager for National Multi location accounts.
• Developed Large Loss Investigation procedure including onsite investigations with Claims.

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS
BA, Parsons College, Fairfield Iowa, Sociology
Lewis University, Romeoville, IL, Business Major
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, Certificate in Fire Protection Engineering
Certified Safety Professional, # 4869, maintaining designation via continuous education
Certified in Homeland Security Level II, maintaining designation via continuous education
Six Sigma Green Belt Trained-Chicago Deming Association-Six Sigma Masters Program, Naperville, IL
Instructor and course developer Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

RECENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
OSHA General Industry 10 Hour Certification ‘05 Business Continuity Planning ‘04
OSHA Construction 10 Hour Certification ‘05 ATF Bomb Recognition ‘06
Homeland Security Conference College of Lake County ‘07 Hazwoper 8 Hour Refresher ‘07
OSHA 7100 Machine Guarding ‘07 Workplace Violence Prevention ‘08
Emergency Response Planning ‘08 OSHA Combustible Dust Hazards in Industry  ’09
Strategic Advantages of  Captive Insurance ‘09 
NFPA, Fire Protection Training for EDP & Telecommunications Facilities ‘06

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member Board of Certified Safety Professionals Examination Item Writing Team
Professional Member, American Society of Safety Engineers, (ASSE)
Professional Member Society of Casualty Safety Engineers (SCSE)
Member, National Association of Chiefs of Police, (NACP)
Member, National Fire Protection Association, (NFPA)
Member, American Society for Industrial Security, (ASIS)
Associate Member, Society of Fire Protections Engineers, (SFPE)
Member American College of Forensic Examiners International (ACFEI)
Primary Corporate Representative, Risk Management Society, (RIMS)
2nd Vice President- 3 Rivers Chapter of ASSE
ASSE Chapter Delegate at 2008 House of Delegate Meeting
Past Chairman, Fire Protection Committee, Engineering & Safety Services Group, a unit of Insurance Services Office (ISO)
Past Chair, Health Care Committee, Engineering & Safety Services Group, a unit of Insurance Services Office (ISO)

PUBLICATIONS and GUEST SPEAKER
Instructor and seminar speaker for American Insurance Association (ISO) and Alliance for American Insurer’s.
Reviewer of texts used by the American Institute of Property and Liability Underwriters for CPCU Designation.

Posted April 7, 2009
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                                               William J. Hinderks, CSP, CPCU, ARM-P, ALCM
                                               5 Treyburn Court, Bloomington, IL 61704-4598
                                  309.664.4404 (home) - 309.664.1234 (office) - 309.824-4680 (mobile)
                                                                         sspcro@msn.com

CAREER SUMMARY:
Highly successful credentialed and certified professional with over 20 years experience delivering exceptional results within the risk management profession and property casualty insurance industry.  Extensive insurance company operations management experience coupled with a diverse background in risk management, loss prevention and safety management technical consulting.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Strategic business planning
• Marketing and business development
• Risk assessment and consulting
• Risk control program development
• Regulatory compliance
• Data research and evaluation
• Organizational training and development
• Corporate and public presentations
• Customer relations and satisfaction
• Business operation management
• Staff recruitment, training and supervision
• Workload scheduling and coordination
• Process evaluation and improvement
• Fiscal budgets and planning
• Asset management and utilization
• Business mergers and acquisitions

ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Developed strategic direction and a copyrighted risk control process for start-up risk management consulting firm
• With a primary client, reduced injury frequency by 25% and loss severity by 76% in fifteen months, while improving operational performance
• Key contributor to the firm’s marketing and new member transition teams
• Created professional liability risk management programs including employment related practices and law enforcement liability
• Provided consulting services to customers and internal staff with regard to risk control best practices, regulatory issues, codes and standards.  Working knowledge of NFPA, OSHA and other codes and mandates
• Initiated new risk control strategy for a large multinational toy manufacturer that ultimately reduced injury costs by over $1 million per year
• Managed safety activities for a fleet in excess of 300 vehicles.  Accident frequency was reduced to a level of 50% of the national average for similar fleets
• Regularly delivered public, customer and internal educational and business presentations to large and small groups to train, promote and implement improved safety procedures
• Recruited, hired and directly supervised teams of professional staff ranging in number from ten to twenty-one while improving workload management that resulted in better timeliness and reduced redundancies in work activities and unnecessary travel
• Negotiated service agreements with vendors that improved customer service, timeliness and reduced expenses
• Assessed, evaluated and implemented changes to customer service procedures that improved relations, increased demand for professional services and increased customer satisfaction above benchmark levels
• Analyzed and developed business plans for professional staffs in two regions; implemented concentrated training programs; added technical capabilities and customer service focus which enhanced professional attitudes and customer perceptions
• Led and managed numerous corporate projects and initiatives related to operational and administrative merger and upgrades of systems
• Developed a move strategy with detailed time lines and defined responsibilities for the largest field office move in company history; received corporate recognition for this 350-person move which was completed within budget, prior to scheduled completion date, and with no interruption to normal daily service

EXPERIENCE:

RISK & INSURANCE MANAGEMENT COMPANY 2001 - Present
Director of Loss Prevention
Senior Loss Prevention Specialist
Company Location:  Bloomington, IL

ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY 1980 – 2001
Senior Risk Control Consultant
Regional Loss Control Manager
Risk Management Services Manager
Risk Management Services Account Specialist
Risk Management Services Representative
Loss Prevention Representative
Company Locations:  Syracuse, NY; San Antonio, TX;
Bloomington, MN; Cleveland, OH; Saint Paul, MN

EDUCATION:

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DULUTH 1980
B.A. in Chemistry and Psychology

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
American Society of Safety Engineers
Risk & Insurance Management Society (currently serving on the board of directors of the Mid-Illinois Chapter of RIMS)
American National Standards Institute (Vice Chair of the ANSI Z15.1 standard entitled Safe Practices for Motor Vehicle Operations)
Society of Property Casualty Underwriters
National Safety Council
Public Risk Management Association

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
Associate in Risk Management–Public Entities (ARM-P)
Associate in Loss Control Management (ALCM)
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
Associate in Management (AIM)
Associate in Research and Planning (ARP)
Certified Defensive Driving Instructor (DDC-4) through the National Safety Council

Posted April 7, 2009
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                                                                    MARK LAWRENCE
                                            P.O. Box 1569 • Santa Cruz, California 95061-1569
                                                    831-427-3065 (Office); 831-419-6766 (Cell)
                                                              MarkLawrence@sbcglobal.net