Abdelsalam Yasseen

HSE Business Partner passionate about driving change in how safety is defined, perceived and practiced. A status quo disruptor for ‘typical safety’. Seeking unconventional solutions to operational safety challenges, with focus on human performance, leadership influence, and frontline engagement.

Robert Emery

Dr. Robert Emery is the Vice President for Safety, Health, Environment & Risk Management for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Professor of Occupational Health at the University of Texas School of Public Health.

Bob has over 40 years of experience in health & safety and holds master’s degrees in health physics and environmental sciences, and a doctorate in occupational health. He is responsible for the health and safety of over 17,000 students, faculty, and staff in classrooms, laboratories, offices, and clinical care settings spread over an area equal to the size of the State of Connecticut – as well as regional campuses located across the State of Texas

Bob is also unique in that he possesses national board certification and registration in seven main areas of health & safety, and has extensive media experience.

Pete Flatten


Results driven EHS/L&D professional with 15+ years experience in construction, manufacturing, government projects, and oil and gas. Very competent program developer, culture change agent, facilitator/trainer, compliance auditor, and safety leader.

Qualifications:
Board Certified Safety Professional
Experienced and successful leader and manager
Lean certified
Culture change agent
Program development and evaluation designer
Behavior-based safety coordinator
Emergency response manager
Public relations

James Boykins

James is an accomplished Safety Professional with over 17 years of experience. He has worked on both OSHA and MSHA job sites, civil construction, industrial construction, plant operations, overhead transmission and distribution, substation construction, and warehouse/manufacturing.

He has been instrumental in bridging current industry practices with modern technology. Throughout his career, he has focused primarily on continuous process improvement and behavior based initiatives. He can best be described as a motivated team player and an energetic thinker with an unique ability to make things happen.

James is also a proud former U.S. Marine Corps Officer (Captain) and Afghanistan War veteran.

Yasser Rady

Yasser has been in the HSE field for the past 17 years, spanning Active Duty service in the US Navy, and working for and with global industry leaders across western Europe and North America across Managed Services, Heavy Industrial Manufacturing, and Supply Chain (Warehousing, Distribution, and Logistics). Yasser’s passion lies in building programs and Safety Management Systems with a focus on applying cutting edge Adult Learning psychology and change management methodologies to hone in on the most important influencing factors for those impacted by safety to make it as personal and useful to them as possible.

Juan Abdel Aziz

Passionate. Proven. Purpose-Driven.

With 16+ years of impactful leadership in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management, I bring a hands-on, strategic approach across heavy civil, transportation, general industry, and environmental sectors. As an authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer and certified professional across Construction, General Industry, and Maritime, I blend field expertise with academic strength—holding an Executive MBA, a Master’s in Integrated Management Systems, and ISO/OHSAS certifications.

Currently an adjunct professor at Florida International University, I mentor future safety leaders through the Susan Harwood Training Grant. I’m also a certified Envision Sustainability Professional, committed to driving initiatives that create real, lasting value beyond compliance.

Guided by values of Empathy, Selflessness, Authenticity, Decisiveness, and Accountability, I lead with purpose—building safe, high-performing teams and sustainable workplace cultures. Let’s shape a safer future, together.

Ray McGuire

Ray McGuire, CSP is a seasoned operations leader with more than two decades of experience driving safety, health, environmental excellence, and operational efficiency. He has successfully led large-scale projects, including the start-up of a multibillion-dollar greenfield factory and automated distribution center, overseeing safety standards, equipment and facility design, process optimization, and talent development.

With a proven track record of delivering award-winning safety performance, Ray has held senior leadership roles in safety strategy, environmental sustainability, and operations. A veteran of the U.S. Army and Army National Guard, he served as a Civil Affairs Officer in Iraq, bringing a unique blend of military discipline and corporate expertise to his work.

Nick Rodriguez

I am the Director of Employee Health, Safety, and Security at Go Rentals, a hospitality company offering elite vehicles and personalized services across the US. Working closely with Operations and Field Management, I lead and monitor all employee health, safety, and security programs.

With over 10 years of experience in aviation and hospitality, I’m passionate about creating innovative, sustainable initiatives that build diverse and inclusive cultures for employees, customers, and communities. As a DEI champion and servant leader, I design and deliver programs that promote awareness, allyship, and engagement.

Known for developing safety programs and aligning HR policies with operational goals, I deliver measurable results in OSHA compliance, recruitment, retention, and risk mitigation. I collaborate with executives and field leaders to drive employee engagement and operational excellence while supporting business growth in a dynamic environment.

Bill Kosek


I am a highly analytical and self-motivated professional with a track record of successfully overseeing all facets of environmental, health and safety processes. My employee engagement helps to build better businesses and improve safety cultures.

My professional experience in environmental, health and safety management, regulatory compliance, auditing, lean methodologies, compliance reporting, team leadership and employee training, coupled with my adaptability and determination, certainly make me a valuable asset. I am eager to demonstrate my ability to perform and coordinate safety functions in an efficient and productive manner, while maintaining exemplary standards of efficiency, accuracy and attention to detail.

During my career, I have successfully worked with senior management to effectively prioritize activities, increase engagement, achieve defined objectives and translate EHS requirements. I have also demonstrated ability to improve processes, increase efficiency, develop operational solutions, motivate teams and attain major compliance goals.

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