NORA Construction Sector Council
Council Members
The Council has two co-chairs, one from the NIOSH Construction Program and one from a partner organization. Currently this role is filled by a representative from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training. The NIOSH Construction Program coordinator and assistant coordinator also help to facilitate the work of the Council. Members attend meetings and participate in workgroups. Contact the Sector Coordinator or NORA Coordinator with any questions, comments, or to volunteer.
Current Members
| Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| G. Scott Earnest Co-Chair |
NIOSH Office of Construction Safety and Health |
| Chris Trahan Cain Co-Chair |
CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training |
| Elizabeth Garza NIOSH Program Coordinator |
NIOSH Office of Construction Safety and Health |
| Doug Trout | NIOSH Office of Construction Safety and Health |
| Scott Breloff
NIOSH Program Co-Coordinator |
NIOSH |
| Bryan Wimer
NIOSH Program Assistant Coordinator |
NIOSH |
| Ahmed Al-Bayati | Lawrence Technological University |
| Henry Anderson | Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Public Health |
| James (Jim) Antonini | NIOSH |
| Mike Behm | East Carolina University |
| Scott Breloff | NIOSH |
| Jessica Bunting | CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training |
| Alberto Cabán-Martinez | University of Miami |
| Kevin Cannon | Associated General Contractors of America |
| Sharon Chiou | NIOSH |
| Sang Choi | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater |
| Wayne Creasap | Iron Workers International |
| Ann Marie Dale | Washington University in St. Louis |
| Deb Dickerson | Virginia Tech |
| Raffi Elchemmas | Mechanical Contractors Association of America |
| Michael Fiore | Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards |
| Mike Fredebeil | Willis Towers Watson |
| Mark Fullen | West Virginia University |
| Janie Gittleman | ManTech |
| Daniel Glucksman | International Safety Equipment Association |
| Carl Heinlein | American Industrial Hygiene Association |
| Palmer Hickman | electrical training ALLIANCE |
| Gayla Hurson | RUCKO |
| John Johnson | Black & Veatch Corporation |
| Michael Johnston | National Electrical Contractors Association |
| Vicki Kaskutas | Washington University in St. Louis |
| Scott Ketcham | OSHA |
| Alanna Klein | Liberty Mutual |
| Brian Kleiner | Virginia Tech |
| Randall Krocka | Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust Inc. |
| Ryan LeBouf | NIOSH |
| T.J. Lentz | NIOSH |
| Howard Marks | National Asphalt Pavement Association |
| Robert Matuga | National Association of Home Builders |
| Trudi McCleery | NIOSH |
| Daniel Moss | Association of Equipment Manufacturers |
| Jeanette Novakovich | National Transportation Safety Board |
| Christopher Pan | NIOSH |
| Travis Parsons | Laborers’ Health and Safety Fund of North America |
| Nancy Romano | NIOSH |
| Kenneth Rueter | UCOR |
| Bradley Sant | American Road & Transportation Builders Association |
| Thomas Shanahan | National Roofing Contractors Association |
| Adam Smith | NIOSH |
| Ron Sokol | American Society of Safety Professionals |
| Charles (Chuck) Stribling, Jr. | Kentucky Department of Labor |
| Richard Tessier | United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers |
| Wes Wheeler | National Electrical Contractors Association |
| Ed Zechmann | NIOSH |
A heartfelt thank you to past participants in the third decade of NORA for their contributions:
(Please note: affiliations listed were current as of the time of participation but may no longer be accurate)
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Christine Branche | NIOSH |
| Charles Austin | Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust |
| Eileen Betit | CPWR—The Center for Construction Research and Training |
| Bryan Beamer | NIOSH |
| Judy Coyne | NIOSH |
| Brent Doney | NIOSH |
| Alan Echt | NIOSH |
| Brian Lowe | NIOSH |
| Barbara McCabe | International Union of Operating Engineers |
| Dean McKenzie | US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| Michael Mills | Liberty Mutual |
| Annie Pearce | Virginia Tech |
| Andrew Peters | AECOM |
| William Piispanen | AECOM |
| Nura Sadeghpour | NIOSH |
| Tonya Smith-Jackson | North Carolina A & T State University |
| George (Don) Tolbert | Liberty Mutual Insurance |
Page last reviewed: April 28, 2022
Content source: National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA)