PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Over seventeen years' safety experience including thirteen years in the amusement and theme park industry. Extensive experience in the safe operation and maintenance of amusement attractions, thrill rides and the management decision-making process that ultimately leads to the safe or unsafe operation of the business.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CORPORATE DIRECTOR,
SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
SIX FLAGS THEME PARKS INC.
(Thirteen locations / over 22 million annual attendance)
Led Six Flags in significantly reducing claims and litigation by introducing leading-edge safety management processes and integrating safety into all aspects of the business. Designed and implemented Safety Leadership Training program for upper and middle management. Created quantitative methods for measuring safe behavior of ride operations and maintenance personnel.
SAFETY AND RISK MANAGER
SIX FLAGS HOUSTON
Created and published company's first written safety manual. Conducted safety training for management team and front line supervisors. Directed all aspects of safety and regulatory compliance including OSHA / EPA / TNRCC / NFPA / ASTM and the Texas Department of Insurance, Amusement Ride Safety Inspection and Insurance Act.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
MEDCOR, INC.
Managed numerous on-site, contract service personnel providing healthcare, Workers' Compensation claims administration, and safety functions. Acted as liaison and risk control consultant to account management teams. Accounts included Warner Bros. / Paramount Pictures / Universal Studios / Hexcel Corporation / Potlatch Corporation / Whirlpool / Stillwater Mine.
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| Accident Investigation |
Management Processes |
Codes and Standards |
| Ride Operations |
Behavioral Analysis |
Construction Safety |
| Ride Maintenance |
Medical Response |
Litigation Management |
HONORS AND AWARDS
- 1995: Six Flags Theme Parks Inc.'s Quality Innovation and Growth Award
- 1987: Medcor, Inc.'s Outstanding Performance Award
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Public Speaking Safe Behavior Sampling / Risk Insurance Management Society, Industry Session / Atlanta, 1997
Claims and Litigation Control Techniques / National Waterpark Association / Houston, 1992
AFFILIATIONS - Past & Present
Risk Insurance Management Society / American Society of Safety Engineers / National Safety Council / Texas Safety Association / American Society for Testing and Materials
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