Thank you to all the presenters who make this conference special! Below you will find your assignments by name. For those who have multiple workshops, your name will display multiple times for each session you are a part of. If you have questions or concerns, please contact our Workshop Coordinators Kevin Jeans and Jerrad Gonzales. The conference application will be the primary source of schedule information during the conference. The conference app will be published closer to the conference opening date.
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Amador, Tony – Human Performance Safety Specialist
Chevron Phillips Chemical Co.
Workshop: [139] Human Performance: Our Reactions Make a Difference
May 21, 2025 8:30 AM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C101/C102 Saratoga
Blackwell, Kanen – Instructor / Rescue Crew Chief
Roco Rescue, Inc
Workshop: [151] “Who Ya Gonna Call?”: Emergency Response Coordination to Technical Rescues
May 21, 2025 2:45 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C101/C102 Saratoga
Bragg, Nicole – Contractor Safety Coordinator
Chevron Phillips
Workshop: [134] Field Safety Observations
May 20, 2025 1:30 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C107 Constitution
Browning, Elgin – Chief Instructor
Industrial Rescue Instruction Systems
Workshop: [119] The Emergency is Growing, Can Your Organization Grow in Response?
May 21, 2025 8:30 AM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C104 Lexington
Buitrago, Noel – VPP Manager
US Department of Labor – OSHA
Workshop: [112] OSHA Team Leaders Workshop
May 20, 2025 1:30 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C106 Yorktown
Catinazzo, Bob – Executive Vice President
PPI Global, Ltd
Workshop: [116] Building a Proactively Accountable Culture- One that Anticipates its Vulnerabilities
May 21, 2025 2:45 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C105 Independence
Davidson, Wylie – Motivational Speaker, Safety Culture Specialist
Legacy Safety Solutions
Workshop: [109] Leaving a Safety Legacy
May 20, 2025 3:45 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C101/C102 Saratoga
DE LA MAZA, JOSE – BUSINESS PARTNER
Voltech-USA Energy Consulting
Workshop: [141] How to Build an Electrical Safety Program that Meets OSHA Requirements
May 21, 2025 1:30 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C104 Lexington
Drebinger, John – Certified Speaking Professional
John Drebinger Presentations
Workshop: [115] Top 10 Safety Communication Skills for Effective Leaders
May 20, 2025 3:45 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: Henry Garrett A
Dyer, Jonathan – Safety
Safety Resource
Workshop: [133] Where Did the Shock Go?
May 20, 2025 3:45 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C104 Lexington
Elias, Mike – Regional Manager
Newson Gale
Workshop: [106] Hazardous Area Static Control in Plant Operations
May 21, 2025 11:00 AM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C106 Yorktown
Fong, Gerardo – Associate Safety Engineer
Valero McKee Refinery
Workshop: [161] Atmospheric Monitoring in Complex Confined Spaces: “Space within a Space”
May 20, 2025 1:30 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C104 Lexington
Fowler, Josh – Deputy Chief of Training
Industrial Rescue Instruction Systems
Workshop: [136] Leadership & Communication
May 20, 2025 1:30 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C101/C102 Saratoga
Francis, Scott – Technical Sales Manager
Westex: A Milliken Brand
Workshop: [120] Comfort, Sustainability and Trust: Key PPE “Best Practice” Drivers that Mitigate the Consequences of Human Error
May 20, 2025 3:45 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C105 Independence
Francis, Scott – Technical Sales Manager
Westex: A Milliken Brand
Workshop: [118] Thermal Hazards-What to Wear?: PPE Program and NFPA Standard Best Practices Mitigate Burn Injuries
May 21, 2025 11:00 AM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C105 Independence
Franko, Kelly – President
Seraphina Safety Apparel
Workshop: [125] Moving from Awareness to Action on Women’s PPE
May 21, 2025 11:00 AM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C107 Constitution
Gibson, Sarah – Hand Safety Program Manager
Superior Glove
Workshop: [137] How to Build a Hand Safety Program: Reduce hand injuries & improve worker safety
May 20, 2025 3:45 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C107 Constitution
Gilbert, Margaret – Director of Screening-Drug & Alcohol
Health & Safety Council
Workshop: [145] The Shifting Landscape of Drug Use and Testing in the Workplace
May 22, 2025 9:00 AM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: OMNI Laguna Madre
Grubbs, John – Owner
John Grubbs
Workshop: [PRE002] Safety Culture (How to assess and measure at your site)
May 19, 2025 1:00 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: OMNI Corpus A
Grubbs, John – Owner
John Grubbs
Workshop: [148] Workshop: Responding to Safety Incidents – The Wrong Way and The Best Way
May 21, 2025 11:00 AM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C225D/E Harborview
Grubbs, John – Owner
John Grubbs
Workshop: [147] Workshop: Teach Your Supervisors to Lead Safety on the Job
May 21, 2025 1:30 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C225D/E Harborview
Hanna, Micheal – Director of Services
Usability Mapping INC
Workshop: [105] Usability is Safety! – UX Engineering Documentation for Users.
May 21, 2025 1:30 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C107 Constitution
Hart, Kina – Safety Speaker
Hart 2 Heart Safety
Workshop: [113] “It’s Your Safety, Don’t Give it Away.” The Kina Hart Story
May 20, 2025 3:45 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: Selena Auditorium
Hart, Kina – Safety Speaker
Hart 2 Heart Safety
Workshop: [113-2] “It’s Your Safety, Don’t Give it Away.” The Kina Hart Story
May 21, 2025 1:30 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C225C Harborview
Jackson, Jack – Senior Safety Consultant
SafeStart
Workshop: [149] Flip the Script: Achieve Safety Success Through Emotional Engagement
May 20, 2025 1:30 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C225D/E Harborview
Jackson, Jack – Senior Safety Consultant
SafeStart
Workshop: [146] The Art of Storytelling—Impacting Your Audience
May 21, 2025 8:30 AM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C225A/B Harborview
Jeanes, Kevin – HSE Director
Valero McKee Refinery
Workshop: [161] Atmospheric Monitoring in Complex Confined Spaces: “Space within a Space”
May 20, 2025 1:30 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C104 Lexington
Lancaster, Jeremy – Vice President/Managing Partner
Spear & Lancaster, LLC
Workshop: [122] Trenching and Excavation Tragedy-A Personal Reflection on Loss
May 21, 2025 11:00 AM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C101/C102 Saratoga
Lancaster, Jeremy – Vice President/Managing Partner
Spear & Lancaster, LLC
Workshop: [121] Process Safety Leadership in Organization
May 21, 2025 1:30 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C101/C102 Saratoga
Lesinski, Dale – VP
DiVal Safety
Workshop: [123] 5 Keys to a Successful Safety Culture
May 20, 2025 1:30 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C225A/B Harborview
Lesinski, Dale – VP
DiVal Safety
Workshop: [124] Stop Using Half Your Brain – Emotional Intelligence Role in Safety
May 20, 2025 3:45 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C225A/B Harborview
Maloney, Grant – Southwest Region Sales Manager
Sqwincher
Workshop: [126] Heat Stress Prevention
May 21, 2025 8:30 AM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C105 Independence
Marquez Zubia, Eva – Administrative Professional
NASA/ Sierra Lobo Inc.
Workshop: [144] NASA’s Water Program
May 21, 2025 2:45 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C106 Yorktown
Martinez, Camilo – Engineering Manager
Voltech-USA Energy Consulting
Workshop: [162] Human Factor and Electrical Safety
May 21, 2025 8:30 AM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C106 Yorktown
Martinez, Camilo – Engineering Manager
Voltech-USA Energy Consulting
Workshop: [141] How to Build an Electrical Safety Program that Meets OSHA Requirements
May 21, 2025 1:30 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C104 Lexington
Martinez, Carlos – Mechanical Test Leadman
NASA/ Sierra Lobo Inc.
Workshop: [144] NASA’s Water Program
May 21, 2025 2:45 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C106 Yorktown
McCorkle, Matthew – Director – Health, Safety & Environment
TEAM Industrial Services, Inc.
Workshop: [142] Virtual Hazard Hunt – Gamifying Hazard Recognition for a Safer Workforce
May 21, 2025 2:45 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C225D/E Harborview
McLean, Geoffrey – Corporate HSE Manager
S&B
Workshop: [158] The First HOP Hurdle – Introduction before Integration
May 21, 2025 1:30 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C225A/B Harborview
McLean, Geoffrey – Corporate HSE Manager
S&B
Workshop: [159] The Pointy End of the Stick – Front-Line HOP Integration
May 21, 2025 2:45 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C225A/B Harborview
Meadows, Chad – Operations Technician Lead
LyondellBasell
Workshop: [150] Creating a Learning Culture: Using Data to Drive Continuous Improvement
May 20, 2025 3:45 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C225C Harborview
Mills, Wren – Technology Advisor
Valero
Workshop: [163] Operational Learning (HOP)
May 20, 2025 3:45 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C225D/E Harborview
Nelson, Barry – CEO & President
FactorLab
Workshop: [143] AI and Risk Intelligence—The Next Era of High-Performance Organizations
May 21, 2025 2:45 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C104 Lexington
Ngo, Daquynh – Training and Business Development Manager
PSRG Inc. (Process Safety & Reliability Group)
Workshop: [152] History of PSM: Where did PSM come from?
May 20, 2025 1:30 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C226 Padre Island
Ngo, Daquynh – Training and Business Development Manager
PSRG Inc. (Process Safety & Reliability Group)
Workshop: [153] PSM for Contractors
May 20, 2025 3:45 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C226 Padre Island
Ngo, Daquynh – Training and Business Development Manager
PSRG Inc. (Process Safety & Reliability Group)
Workshop: [154] PSM for Operations and Maintenance Personnel
May 21, 2025 8:30 AM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C226 Padre Island
Ngo, Daquynh – Training and Business Development Manager
PSRG Inc. (Process Safety & Reliability Group)
Workshop: [155] Safe Work Practices
May 21, 2025 11:00 AM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C226 Padre Island
Ngo, Daquynh – Training and Business Development Manager
PSRG Inc. (Process Safety & Reliability Group)
Workshop: [156] PHA and PSI for Operations
May 21, 2025 1:30 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C226 Padre Island
Ngo, Daquynh – Training and Business Development Manager
PSRG Inc. (Process Safety & Reliability Group)
Workshop: [157] PSM: What is In and What is Out?
May 21, 2025 2:45 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C226 Padre Island
Offutt, Frank – Machinist
NASA/ Sierra Lobo Inc.
Workshop: [144] NASA’s Water Program
May 21, 2025 2:45 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C106 Yorktown
Pergrem, Mark – Senior Safety Consultant
SAFEmap International
Workshop: [131] Safety, Psychology and Metrics: Oh My!
May 21, 2025 8:30 AM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C107 Constitution
Pergrem, Mark – Senior Safety Consultant
SAFEmap International
Workshop: [130] The Psychology of Risk Homeostasis: Why Smart Technology Makes Us Take More Risks
May 21, 2025 2:45 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C107 Constitution
Pergrem, Mark – Senior Safety Consultant
SAFEmap International
Workshop: [132] Leading in High-Risk Environments: Why Nothing Else Matters If We Don’t Get This Right
May 22, 2025 9:00 AM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: OMNI Nueces B
Perrett, George – Operational Excellence Director
Peri USA
Workshop: [111] Revolutionizing Scaffolding: Safety, Efficiency, and Global Best Practices
May 21, 2025 11:00 AM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C225A/B Harborview
Phipps, Juana – Level 3 Instructor
TEEX/Texas A&M University
Workshop: [135] Respiratory Protection: Assistance with OSHA Compliance and Beyond
May 20, 2025 1:30 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C105 Independence
Puig, Richard – Product Manager
Newson Gale
Workshop: [106] Hazardous Area Static Control in Plant Operations
May 21, 2025 11:00 AM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C106 Yorktown
Rath, Kayla – Motivational Safety Speaker
Safety Difference
Workshop: [110] The Ripple Effect: How Workplace Safety Impacts the Family
May 21, 2025 8:30 AM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C225C Harborview
Rath, Kayla – Motivational Safety Speaker
Safety Difference
Workshop: [110-2] The Ripple Effect: How Workplace Safety Impacts the Family
May 22, 2025 9:00 AM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: OMNI Nueces A
Robertson, Haney – Corporate Director of HSSE
Hunter Buildings
Workshop: [152] History of PSM: Where did PSM come from?
May 20, 2025 1:30 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C226 Padre Island
Robertson, Haney – Corporate Director of HSSE
Hunter Buildings
Workshop: [153] PSM for Contractors
May 20, 2025 3:45 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C226 Padre Island
Robertson, Haney – Corporate Director of HSSE
Hunter Buildings
Workshop: [154] PSM for Operations and Maintenance Personnel
May 21, 2025 8:30 AM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C226 Padre Island
Robertson, Haney – Corporate Director of HSSE
Hunter Buildings
Workshop: [155] Safe Work Practices
May 21, 2025 11:00 AM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C226 Padre Island
Robertson, Haney – Corporate Director of HSSE
Hunter Buildings
Workshop: [156] PHA and PSI for Operations
May 21, 2025 1:30 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C226 Padre Island
Robertson, Haney – Corporate Director of HSSE
Hunter Buildings
Workshop: [157] PSM: What is In and What is Out?
May 21, 2025 2:45 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C226 Padre Island
Rodriguez, Jerry – Senior Safety Engineer
Valero McKee Refinery
Workshop: [161] Atmospheric Monitoring in Complex Confined Spaces: “Space within a Space”
May 20, 2025 1:30 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C104 Lexington
Royall, Randy – Owner
RandyRoyall.com
Workshop: [PRE001] Effective Leadership: If You Get This Right, Everything Else Works Out!
May 19, 2025 8:00 AM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: OMNI Corpus C
Royall, Randy – Owner
RandyRoyall.com
Workshop: [108] Randy’s Story: How an Accident IMPACTS More Than Just You!
May 20, 2025 1:30 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: Selena Auditorium
Royall, Randy – Owner
RandyRoyall.com
Workshop: [108-2] Randy’s Story: How an Accident IMPACTS More Than Just You!
May 21, 2025 11:00 AM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C225C Harborview
Sarnie, Rich – Senior Safety Executive
United Safety
Workshop: [114] Calling 911 is NOT an Emergency Plan: Ensuring Safety for First Responders
May 21, 2025 11:00 AM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C104 Lexington
Schroeder, Brandon – Speaker
Believe In Safety
Workshop: [117] Believe In Safety (A Survivor’s Story)
May 20, 2025 1:30 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: Henry Garrett A
Schroeder, Brandon – Speaker
Believe In Safety
Workshop: [117-2] Believe In Safety (A Survivor’s Story)
May 21, 2025 2:45 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C225C Harborview
Sutliff, Liza – GoalZERO Champ, BBS & VPP Facilitator
LyondellBasell
Workshop: [150] Creating a Learning Culture: Using Data to Drive Continuous Improvement
May 20, 2025 3:45 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C225C Harborview
Svoboda, Camrin – Operations Technician
LyondellBasell
Workshop: [150] Creating a Learning Culture: Using Data to Drive Continuous Improvement
May 20, 2025 3:45 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C225C Harborview
Terro, Weldon – Maintenance Tech – Millwright
Westlake Corporation
Workshop: [138] VPP Complacency: Reinvigorating Our Program
May 21, 2025 1:30 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C106 Yorktown
Tout, Casey – Specialist II – HSE
Westlake Corporation
Workshop: [138] VPP Complacency: Reinvigorating Our Program
May 21, 2025 1:30 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: C106 Yorktown
Trahan, Lesli – Star Safety Facilitator
Chevron Phillips Chemical Cedar Bayou
Workshop: [PRE003] Conference Essentials
May 19, 2025 4:00 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: Selena Auditorium
Trahan, Lesli – Star Safety Facilitator
Chevron Phillips Chemical Cedar Bayou
Workshop: [160] SGE and Mentoring
May 20, 2025 3:45 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: Henry Garrett C/D
Turner, Bill – Owner
Turner Safety Consulting, LLC
Workshop: [128] The 6 UPs of Leadership
May 20, 2025 1:30 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: Henry Garrett B
Turner, Bill – Owner
Turner Safety Consulting, LLC
Workshop: [127] Understanding and Overcoming the VPP Slump
May 20, 2025 3:45 PM (GMT-06:00) Central [US & Canada]
RM: Henry Garrett B
