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National Safety Council announces its 2016 Class of Rising Stars of Safety

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Sep 26, 2016, 01:00 ET

ITASCA, Ill., Sept. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Safety Council is proud to announce its seventh class of NSC Rising Stars of Safety – a group of future leaders dedicated to making workplaces safer. The 43 honorees have promoted a cycle of continuous improvement within their organizations and created initiatives focused on measureable outcomes.

The mission of the National Safety Council is to save lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities and on the road through leadership, research, education and advocacy. (PRNewsFoto/National Safety Council)

"Our Rising Stars understand that safety is not a spectator sport," said Deborah A.P. Hersman, president and CEO of NSC. "Their dedication to creating a safety culture at their workplaces helps ensure their colleagues go home safely every day. We are thrilled to recognize their inspiring work."

The honorees for the Class of 2016 are listed below and featured in the October issue of Safety+Health Magazine. They will be formally recognized during the 2016 NSC Congress & Expo in Anaheim Oct. 15 - Oct. 21.

First Name	Last Name	Orgnization	Title
Jordan	Adkisson	Timberlake Construction Co., Inc.	Safety Coordinator
Mark	Ahner	W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.	EH&S Associate
Demontray	Alston	Science Applications International Corporation	Environmental Analyst
Sonia	Alvarez	Johnson Controls, Inc	Site Safety & Health Officer
Corey	Arledge	Eldeco, Inc.	Executive Director of Safety
Daniel	Ashworth	BWX Technologies, Inc.	Group Lead, Industrial Health & Safety
Bilal	Azam	Engro Fertilizers Ltd	Safety Engineer
Neilor	Bicomong	1st Marine Logistics Group, USMC	Hospital Corpsman First Class (HM1)
Robert	Bogle	Lincoln Industries	Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager
Matthew	Botzler	ERM, Inc.	Eastern Division H&S Lead
Chris	Brown	Georgia-Pacific LLC	Safety & Health Leader, Leaf River Cellulose Mill
Muhammad Bin Khamis	Butt	Petro Rabigh Oil Refining and Petrochemical Comple	Process Safety Engineer
Suzanne	Caldeira	First Student	Area SH&E Manager
Michael	Carbine	Scheck Industries, Inc.	Site Maintenance, SH&E Coordinator
Robin	Davis	Memorial Hermann Health System	System Emergency Manager
Michael	Day	CribMaster Stanley Black & Decker	EHS Coordinator
Bryan	Deemer	Tractor Supply Company	DC LP/Safety Manager
Frank	Downs	Louisville Gas & Electric / Kentucky Utilities	Sr Safety Specialist
Craig	Faulkner	Dow AgroSciences	Global Biosafety Officer
Amy	Ferguson	Gulf Winds International, Inc.	Safety Manager
Thomas	Franz	U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory	Safety Manager
Bridgette	Gerl	Schneider Bulk Carriers	Safety and Training Manager
Adil	Gohar	Pak-Arab Refinery Limited	HSE Engineer
Brandon	Goings	Fluor Corporation	HSE Supervisor
Malia	Gonzalez	United States Navy	Ship's Safety Officer
Peter	Gregory	AECOM	Multi Site Safety Coordinator
Ryan	Kelly	Ford Motor Co.- Michigan Assembly Plant	Risk Manager
Muhammad Usman	Khan	Hub Power Company Limited Narowal Site	HSE Manager
Travis	Kruse	Lam Research	Director, EHS & CSR
Bailley	McDonald	Broward County, Florida	Safety and Health Specialist
Andrew	Migel	City and Borough of Juneau	Safety Officer
Bryan	Netherland	Berry Plastics	EHS Manager
Jarrod	Newcomb	La-Z-Boy Midwest	Manager, Safety Health and Environment
Jose	Perez	The Wonderful Company	Corporate EHS Manager Learning and Development
Chadwick	Pohle	Montage Laguna Beach	Director of Safety and Security
Mitchell	Pryor	ARCO/Murray Corporate Services Inc.	Safety Manager
Aaron	Schoemaker	M.C. Dean, Inc	Division Safety Manager
Sharlie	Staab	Texas Instruments	Safety Specialist
Christopher	Stibitz	Schneider Electric	Manager, Safety & Environment
Julie	Thompson	Liberty Mutual	Technical Risk Control Consultant
Jessica	Vogt	Viracon	Safety Manager
MSgt Ross C	Weatherford	66 Air Base Group	Safety Superintendent
Jacob	Weiss	Central Wholesalers, Inc.	Health and Safety Manager

Safety professionals looking to advance the culture of safety within their organizations are encouraged to join the Journey to Safety Excellence for free resources to keep workers safe.

About the National Safety Council
Founded in 1913 and chartered by Congress, the National Safety Council, nsc.org, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to save lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the road through leadership, research, education and advocacy. NSC advances this mission by partnering with businesses, government agencies, elected officials and the public in areas where we can make the most impact – distracted driving, teen driving, workplace safety, prescription drug overdoses and Safe Communities. Safety+Health magazine, the Council's flagship publication, is a leading source of occupational safety and health information.

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