Maine Employers Mutual Insurance Co.

Rod is a construction worker's kind of safety guy. He has more than 20 years' experience in the construction, logging, and insurance loss control industries, and has traveled up and down the East Coast to hundreds of work sites. Employed by one of the country's largest general contractors for more than 10 years, Rod gained experience as a supervisor and safety specialist. He led and took part in many projects that realized over 100,000 work hours without a single lost-time injury. An Authorized instructor in the OSHA Construction and General Industry Outreach Programs, Rod is among the nation's leading experts in the areas of scaffolding, fall protection, and hoisting operations. In addition to his experience, Rod's formal education with the University of Southern Maine in the environmental health and safety program is an asset to his safety management consulting.

Bruce has a substantial background in environmental, health and safety sciences. His work experience ranges from construction to electrical technology, environmental engineering, and ergonomic research. He spent 8 years troubleshooting and repairing power generation systems on nuclear submarines, 4 years managing environmental engineering projects, and 4 years consulting on health and safety issues with MEMIC. His academic background includes an electrical apprenticeship with the U.S. Department of Navy, an associate's degree in Applied Science in Environmental Technology from Southern Maine Technical College, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology (Environmental Health & Safety) from the University of Southern Maine. He is an authorized instructor in the OSHA Construction Outreach Program, a licensed Electrician, Certified Safety Professional and a Certified Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST).

Ed joined MEMIC in 1996 as a Safety Management Specialist for the transportation division after more than two decades in the transportation industry. During that time, he was a long- and short-haul driver, achieving over one million miles of accident-free driving. Before MEMIC, Ed served as a terminal manager and then corporate safety director for a large New England-based company with over 100 vehicles in five locations. Ed is currently the only Certified Director of Safety in Maine and New Hampshire. This certification is considered the highest credential within the transportation industry for safety expertise. He is still CDL-A certified with several endorsements. His firsthand knowledge of handling and transporting hazardous materials under DOT regulations has worked well with his other avocation, fire safety. Ed served with a Maine fire department for sixteen years, achieving the rank of lieutenant. He is also trained as an arson investigator and in motor vehicle crash investigation and reconstruction. He is a member and past director of the Maine Motor Transportation Association and belongs to the North American Transportation Management Institute, Maine Professional Drivers Association, and the National Fire Protection Association.

Henry brings to MEMIC clients the benefits of 30 years in the manufacturing industry, having worked 24 years for a large New York state manufacturer and 6 years at Saco Defense as a Training Supervisor and Human Resource Employment Administrator. Pairing this experience with his training capabilities, Henry is able to work with all levels of an organization, from the line workers to the management team. Henry is also a specialist in Fork Lift Safety and Machine Safeguarding Training. He is certified in CPR & First Aid and is an Authorized 10-hour General Industry Outreach Program trainer.

Joan Smith, BSN has worked with MEMIC as a Safety Management Specialist with the Healthcare Division since 1999. She has been involved in developing and delivering the "Safe Patient Handling and Movement Program" as well as the Leadership Program. Joan also works as a consultant to local attorneys in Portland since 1984 specializing in personal injury cases. She received her BSN from Boston College in 1979. Her clinical experience in nursing includes both adult and pediatric nursing. She has worked in a variety of hospitals including Massachusetts General, Shriner's Burn Institute, Miami Children's Hospital and Mercy Hospital.

Lois is a Registered Nurse with over 20 years of management experience in a variety of healthcare settings. For nine years prior to joining MEMIC, Lois was the clinical director of an occupational health center, where she worked directly with employers and employees on medical and injury management. In clinical care management, she achieved success in cost benefits for employers through facilitation of quality service and care and strongly supported development of temporary alternative duty programs. A successful injury management system is designed to keep the injured worker at work, thereby eliminating lost work days and maximizing productivity. With additional experience in home health and long-term extended care as the owner/operator for several years of two small businesses providing health and wellness services, Lois understands the challenges and has the skills to assist companies in achieving excellence in safety. Lois earned her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from Saint Joseph's College and is certified as an Occupational Health Nurse Specialist (COHN-S) through the American Board for Occupational Health Nurses. She is a Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC), and pursues ongoing education and training in the Health and Safety industry.

Mary Ann brings more than 35 years of experience in the healthcare industry to MEMIC clients. As a nurse, she served in several capacities before entering the field of safety. She specializes in identifying and resolving issues related to the handling of patients and in developing ergonomic teams for all industries. She is a professional management trainer. Mary Ann has a master's degree in administration from Central Michigan University and a bachelor's degree in vocational education from the University of Southern Maine. She is a Certified Occupational Health Nurse Specialist (COHN-S), Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP), Certified Hazard Control Manager (CHCM), and Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC), as well as holding a Maine Teacher's Certification.

Workplace safety is integral to production and quality within any organization. Injuries are typically an indicator that there is a production or quality problem within an organization. By incorporating safety management principles into the production and quality control process, workplace injuries can be eliminated. Mel works with organizations to design safety management systems that are integral to production and quality. Additionally, Mel works to build specific managerial, supervisory, and employee accountabilities for safety into an organization's management system. Mel has 15 years' experience as a safety consultant. He is a Certified Safety Professional with a specialty in ergonomics. Mel's formal education includes a bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health from Keene State College and a Graduate Certificate in the Identification and Control of Ergonomic Hazards. Mel is currently seeking a master's degree with a concentration in occupational ergonomics. Additionally, Mel is an OSHA-authorized instructor in the General Industry Outreach Program and has received advanced training in machine safeguarding from the OSHA Training Institute and Rockford Systems, as well as advanced ergonomics training from Humantech.

With more than 20 years in management in the healthcare field, Nola has developed the skills to help lead organizations to safer, more efficient workplaces. Nola's philosophy helps organizations with limited resources build a work environment that values workers as important assets to the organization. As a Vice President for Operations of a long-term care organization, Nola led an effort that reversed what had been a poor safety record. Not only were the organization's workers' comp costs reduced by more than half but the program was also cited by OSHA as a shining example of safety in a long-term care facility. The Wall Street Journal was among those publications that took note of the organization's accomplishments. The key to Nola's efforts was simply to instill in the organization the philosophy that human resources are its greatest asset. Nola's healthcare experience ranges from home care to acute care to long-term care in all types of organizations (for-profit, not-for-profit as well as large and small corporations). A Registered Nurse, a certified healthcare safety professional (CHSP), a certified hazard control manager (CHCM), and a licensed Nursing Home Administrator, Nola has a certification in mediation, a bachelor's degree in business and a master's degree in human services administration. As a longtime advocate for workplace safety, Nola has worked with a host of healthcare regulatory organizations as well as the Department of Labor.

Sonny has more than 25 years of experience in the construction field. Before joining MEMIC, he worked for 23 years with a sizable Maine-based general contractor where he served in several safety management capacities. Sonny is an OSHA Outreach Program certified instructor in construction and general industry, and his down-to-earth personality makes his training sessions informative and well-received. Sonny's formal education includes certifications from Kennebec Valley Technical College, the University of Maine, and Harvard University.

Tom is a veteran in the construction and public safety fields. He specializes in training for compliance with OSHA regulations. He is an authorized instructor in the OSHA Construction Outreach Program. As a skilled communicator, Tom provides even greater value in negotiating in trade union environments. Tom is skilled in supervisory/management training and offers customers practical problem-solving techniques related to personnel resources. Tom is a graduate of the Massachusetts Police Academy and has an associate's degree from Quinsignamond Community College in Worcester, Mass. He has also worked in management positions for large and medium-sized companies.