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BORN TO BUILD MY FOCUS AT ROSENDIN
Like many of you, my passion for construction started I have much to learn about Rosendin’s culture and many
the moment I walked on to my first job. I was a high school people to meet, so it’s only fitting to start by living Rosendin’s
graduate, just 18 years old, when I joined the electrical core values. We Care. We Share. We Listen. We Innovate.
industry. The work was challenging, the environments We Excel. In 2024, the focus will be on forming authentic,
were constantly changing, and the camaraderie was fun. caring relationships to understand the WHY behind processes.
A lot has changed since then, but I still get that feeling I’ll seek input from teams, look for innovative solutions, and
walking onto a job site. identify actionable steps to maintain and enhance our culture.

I take considerable pride in the projects I worked on and the Another focus is BUILDING PEOPLE. To support Rosendin’s
programs I developed that keep people safe. Rosendin is known growth, we will ensure every individual on the EHS team
for putting its people first. So, when the opportunity presented has opportunities for professional development, such as
itself, joining Rosendin felt like the natural thing to do. In just a certifications, training, and educational experiences.
few months, I have met so many amazing people who are truly Our team is already working on expanding the career
passionate about our industry. That is exciting. structure to align industry and operations so we can
provide the best support at all levels of our organizations.

From the moment I started Much of 2024 will be spent learning and meeting new
people. Rosendin is doing many remarkable things; we
working at Rosendin, have some of the world’s most extraordinary people.
Success begins with leadership, and I am committed to
seeking the best solutions for the safety of our people.
I quickly realized we

have something special. BACKGROUND
My passion comes from working with some of the
industry’s best leaders in a collaborative environment,
We have the best people in the industry. Company leaders visiting projects, and discussing programs. Before joining
genuinely care. And everywhere I look, teams are deeply Rosendin, I served as a Director of Health, Safety, and
committed to building people and supporting families and Environmental for The Walsh Group, overseeing programs
the communities in which they live and work. The drive for that supported $6 billion in construction services, 8,000
excellence is contagious. You can see the joy on people’s faces, employees, and fifteen million hours. Working closely with
feel it in their hearts, and witness it in their actions. my team, we cultivated a continuous improvement mindset
and implemented new training programs, processes, and
A COMMITMENT TO SAFETY technologies that significantly reduced incident rates.
I’ve been in the global construction industry for over As a master licensed union electrician with IBEW Local 369,
25 years. When I joined Rosendin as Vice President of I understand job constraints like working in challenging
Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS), I knew I was conditions. For example, I led field safety programs in Iraq
exactly where I wanted to be. Rosendin’s top value is as a contractor for the Department of Defense in support of
its commitment to safety. That aligns perfectly with my Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
passion for building cross-functional, multi-site teams
dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of I also hold certifications as a Construction Health and Safety
every individual. Technician (CHST) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
My bachelor’s degree in occupational safety comes from
I’ll work within Rosendin’s safety team to develop new Eastern Kentucky University, and I am nearing the end of
initiatives to continue our journey of safety excellence while an MBA program in construction management.
prioritizing the health and wellness of each team member,
partner, and client. My vision is to grow Rosendin’s strong
safety culture by connecting employees around the value THE ROLE OF EHS
of making safety a personal choice.
AND ITS IMPORTANCE
Growing a safety culture takes commitment and continuous The role of EHS is constantly evolving as we grow, but the
effort, which we must all embrace. Effort to show up every purpose is always the same – improving the lives of our
day, engage, ask questions, support, and follow up. Early in people, supporting their families, and enhancing their
my career, I knew a leader who would say, “Safety First, communities. It’s hard to fathom that there is a job
People Always.” I’ve lived by those words because safety with the sole purpose of building relationships, teaching,
is about people. coaching, mentoring, and serving in a way that is aimed
at enhancing lives, but I am grateful I found it.