Safe + Sound Week Staff Spotlights
During Safe + Sound Week, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on staff who demonstrate a strong commitment to championing Kleinfelder’s safety culture.
Check out some of our staff from across the U.S., Canada, and Australia who were recognized by their peers and managers for being outstanding stewards of safety!
Aaron Tozer
Aaron Tozer
Technician/Analyst Aaron Tozer (Killeen, TX) was recognized by Kelly Daniel and Ruby Ruthford as an outstanding safety leader:
“Aaron is always willing to do the right thing and thinks about safety holistically. He is willing to utilize any extra tools and equipment we can give him to be protected. He is also always one of the first to have his training done and most recently reached out to ask for a sunshade for his hard hat to keep him protected from the sun during a period of extreme heat here in Texas.”
Adam Morales
Adam Morales
Doucet Crew Chief Adam Morales (Austin, TX) was recognized by John Barnard, RPLS, Director of Geospatial Services, as an outstanding safety leader:
“Adam exemplifies true leadership in his dedicated focus on the safety of his field crew and the public when working on job sites. He accurately assesses risks in a variety of field conditions and implements appropriate safety methods to mitigate these risks. Adam is clear in his communication and leads by example. Our staff and clients trust Adam to be a trustworthy leader, dedicated to providing a great product while operating under safe surveying field operations.”
Aliza Danker
Aliza Danker
Environmental Engineer Aliza Danker (San Diego, CA) was recognized by Nick Fontaine as an outstanding safety leader:
“Aliza not only participates in the Kleinfelder safety program by developing health and safety plans and participating in regular safety exercises, she also didn’t hesitate to accept a position as the San Diego H&S rep. In this last year, Aliza built and implemented health and safety kits for the SD office that can be taken into the field so our employees are prepared for many common field work hazards. Aliza saw a need and took the initiative to make a positive change that is helping to keep her colleagues safe.”
Andrew Fleming
Andrew Fleming
Program Manager and Environmental Scientist Andrew Fleming (Atlanta, GA) was recognized by Liz Bissonnette and Graham Stallings as an outstanding safety leader:
“Andrew is an exemplary H&S steward and exactly the type of senior leader we need within the Area and Kleinfelder to ensure in- and out-of-office safety and mindfulness for team members, clients, and personal relationships. He helps to coach staff on LPOs, worked with our team to roll out training, and recenty developed a fatigue management plan and telephone tree.”
Bob Frazer
Bob Frazer
Construction Inspector and Technician/Analyst Bob Frazer (San Diego, CA) was recognized by Michalle Beringhaus as an outstanding safety leader:
“Bob was responsible for developing several project-specific Health & Safety Plans, completing multiple LPOs, and has an excellent understanding of Kleinfelder’s LPS. Bob makes sure that new hires assigned to his current project in Chula Vista have a safe transition into construction inspection. I am so thankful to have Bob on our team because I know he prioritizes safety for himself and for everyone on and around the project site.”
Chad McGillivray
Chad McGillivray
Client Account Manager and Project Manager Chad McGillivray (Edmonton, Canada) was recognized by Scott Kennedy as an outstanding safety leader:
“Chad respects and facilitates our internal safety culture by following JLAs, work instructions, client requirements, and enters good catches and MSDs on a regular basis. Chad always goes above and beyond to come prepared with interesting safety moment shares for both internal and client meetings, as well as quarterly Alberta safety meetings, and fosters the safety culture we want to spread as an organization. Chad’s dedication to safety can even be seen through his hobbies, like mountain biking and fatbiking.”
Chris Walsh
Chris Walsh
Senior Construction Manager Chris Walsh (Dover, DE) was recognized by Brian Kisner as an outstanding safety leader:
“Chris is always looking out for everyone’s safety, from our employees to contractors to the traveling public. Each day he does his best to ensure everyone goes home safe. Recently, Chris was visiting a construction site and used stop work authority, only permitting work to continue after the required trench box was installed. Thank you, Chris!”
Daniel Kousbroek
Daniel Kousbroek
Technician/Analyst Daniel Kousbroek (Australia) was recognized by Adam Marshall as an outstanding safety leader:
“Dan is one of our busiest managers in New South Wales, but in his safety leadership, he brings that most important of commodities – time. He invests in his team, mentoring and coaching in safety skills and spending field time reinforcing those learnings and verifying our system compliance.”
Danny Deng
Danny Deng
Environmental Scientist Danny Dang (Australia) was recognized by Kristina Braun as an outstanding safety leader:
“Danny incorporates LPS tool use into his planning and execution of work to ensure he keeps himself, his teams, and the communities he works in safe. Additionally, he frequently shares LPS learnings to ensure all staff get the maximum benefit from the tool use. He is a great example for all staff in the Victoria Area.”
Denise Plummer
Denise Plummer
Senior Project Manager and Water Resources Engineer Denise Plummer (Bowling Green, OH) was recognized by Scott Schroeder as an outstanding safety leader:
“Denise has been a safety leader with her team in understanding and embracing Kleinfelder’s Health & Safety Program. She has conducted multiple Manager Safety Discussions, stewarded her team’s use of the Good Catch tool, and actively participated in monthly Health & Safety Stewardship conversions. Thank you, Denise, for your leadership!”
Elaine Spence
Elaine Spence
Senior Environmental Scientist Elaine Spence (Australia) was recognized by Damien Skinner as an outstanding safety leader:
“Elaine’s genuine and caring approach toward safety leadership has shaped the culture in South Australia and set the standard for manager stewardship across the Australian business.”
Emma Applegate
Emma Applegate
Environmental Scientist Emma Applegate (Hamilton, NJ) was recognized by Paul Lucuski as an outstanding safety leader:
“Since my first management site visit on Emma in 2020, she showed a passion for safety for both herself and others, ensuring I was aware of the hazards on the site and her mitigating actions. Since then Emma has supervised numerous jobs in the field that were both completed safely and technically as planned. She has also started planning the tasks in the office and is using what she learned in the field to ensure that that team completing them are set up for success.”
Eric Moss
Eric Moss
Construction Inspector Eric Moss (Seattle, WA) was recognized by Jim Fillis as an outstanding safety leader:
“Eric has done an outstanding job in keeping our large I-405 team safe. He is working closely with the client’s team and our personnel to maintain an excellent safety record on this project.”
Frank Steelman
Frank Steelman
Project Manager and Construction Inspector Frank Steelman (Golden, CO) was recognized by Derek Bowman and Tim Ryan as an outstanding safety leader:
“Frank goes above and beyond when it comes to safety and he shows this by frequently holding training meetings concerning LPOs. He gathers up the group and runs through the entire process using our conference room doing a step-by-step approach.”
Jamie Prosser
Jamie Prosser
Sr. Administrative Specialist Jamie Prosser (Augusta, ME) was recognized by Kyle Plossay and Matt Steele as an outstanding safety leader:
“Jamie has worked with the entire MNA team by supporting our LI reviews, LPS data input, and our monthly stewardship meetings. She has also supported field staff, providing them with needed PPE as new hires and when equipment needs to be replaced. Jamie also instructs our construction field staff on conducting and entering LPOs into the LPS database. Jamie truly is a valued member of our MNA LPS team!”
Jason Mark
Jason Mark
Biologist Jason Mark (Australia) was recognized by Adam Marshall as an outstanding safety leader:
“Jason works predominantly in the mining sector, a hazardous industry where safety requirements are stringent and client protocols frequently take priority. Despite the potential for conflicts or overlaps with our own systems, Jason’s industry knowledge and pragmatic approach provides clear direction and control for our field operations, which has earned him the confidence of our clients.”
Jessica Flores
Jessica Flores
Project Administrator and Project Manager Jessica Flores (Las Vegas, NV) was recognized by David Alexander and Jodi Preston as an outstanding safety leader:
“Jessica leads the charge in keeping safety as a priority and on our minds in the Nevada Area. She tracks and encourages our progress and suggests safety improvements. She understands Kleinfelder’s processes, requirements, and safety culture and has been integral in helping the Nevada Area to continue to increase safety awareness and meeting training requirements.”
Joanne Empasis
Joanne Empasis
Administrative Associate Joanne Empasis (Chico, CA) was recognized by Johnna Quin as an outstanding safety leader:
“Joanne exemplifies the Kleinfelder value of safety. She goes above and beyond to keep up with all of our safety requirements, assuring that people stay safe, whether working in the office, driving fleet vehicles, attending site visits, or working from home.”
Karen Cowell
Karen Cowell
Sr. Right of Way Agent Karen Cowell (Pittsburgh, PA) was recognized by Ken Hawker as an outstanding safety leader:
“Karen has spearheaded the use of Health & Safety Plans for the right-of-way agents in her span. She is always a good resource for H&S information. Thank you, Karen, for your safety focus and for being a safety role model! We are grateful for you!”
Katherine Meyr
Katherine Meyr
Environmental Scientist Katherine Meyr (Salt Lake City, UT) was recognized by Derek Bowman and Dylan Pike as an outstanding safety leader:
“Katherine stepped up by providing leadership for the fall protection program and organizing aerial lift training for members of our SLC Environmental team. Katherine’s willingness to take on new responsibilities is greatly appreciated.”
Mohsen Mahdavi
Mohsen Mahdavi
Senior Professional and Geotechnical Engineer Mohsen Mahdavi (San Jose, CA) was recognized by Bill McCormick as an outstanding safety leader:
“Mohsen managed the safety protocols and testing on a known contaminated site for a high-tech client, who has an extreme high priority and stringent requirements for facility and people safety. In order to perform the standard geotechnical exploration, Mohsen had to coordinate access and screening tests and get approval, from approximately 30 people on the client side using multiple mobilizations to the site and quick turn-around for environmental testing on groundwater as well as soils. Our client was very happy with his adherence to their site protocols, leading them to ask for a proposal for additional work. Great job, Mohsen!”
Nathan Shapiro
Nathan Shapiro
Technician/Analyst Nathan Shapiro (Allentown, PA) was recognized by Tyler Bellis as an outstanding safety leader:
“Nathan’s commitment to safety is nothing short of unwavering. Whether he is in the field, the office, or at home, he proactively identifies safety hazards and effectively uses the hierarchy of controls to mitigate risk. His stewardship of Kleinfelder safety culture is most apparent through his mentorship and training of both new and existing staff.”
Patrick Rodgers
Patrick Rodgers
Construction Manager Patrick Rodgers (Christiansburg, VA) was recognized by Joe Hamed as an outstanding safety leader:
“Patrick is dedicated to safety across all areas of his work – including using taxpayer money! Noticing that contractors can reuse traffic control devices across contracts, Patrick makes sure that his teams check their equipment and only put it into use if it is safe to do so. He also sends out reminders of these guidelines so that they are always top-of-mind. Thank you, Patrick, for keeping our team, project sites, and traffic safe and sound!”
Siddharth Saklecha
Siddharth Saklecha
Water Resources Engineer Siddharth Saklecha (Boston, MA) was recognized by Ben Stoddard as an outstanding safety leader:
“Siddharth demonstrates the best of our Health & Safety values. He is able to blend procedures and soft skills to create meaningful interactions with colleagues, keeping everyone safe. His co-workers follow his example, and it is obvious that he leads by example and care.”
Stephanie Bertagnole
Stephanie Bertagnole
Archaeologist Stephanie Bertagnole (Santa Rosa, CA) was recognized by Chris Chan as an outstanding safety leader:
“I am happy to recognize Stephanie for her commitment to safety. She makes sure that an engaged work environment is a safe environment. She provides frequent, thoughtful, and relevant safety updates to her colleagues and makes safety a top-of-mind priority. Thank you for leading by example, Stephanie!”
Taylor Goodwin
Taylor Goodwin
Environmental Scientist Taylor Goodwin (Houston, TX) was recognized by Virginia Moore as an outstanding safety leader:
“Each day, Taylor demonstrates safety leadership skills by using the LPS tool to identify potential hazards, embracing coaching moments when a safety item is discussed, and self-reporting near losses. This attitude shows Taylor’s peers that she wants to work safely and that she wants her peers to understand the importance of sharing safety issues. This is true safety leadership.”
