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 |
| Chris Trahan Cain Co-Chair |
CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training |
| Elizabeth Garza 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 |
| Bryan Beamer | NIOSH |
| Mike Behm | East Carolina University |
| Eileen Betit | CPWR—The Center for Construction Research and Training |
| Scott Breloff | NIOSH |
| Alberto Cabán-Martinez | University of Miami |
| Kevin Cannon | Associated General Contractors of America |
| Sharon Chiou | NIOSH |
| Wayne Creasap | Iron Workers International |
| Ann Marie Dale | Washington University in St. Louis |
| Deborah Dickerson | Virginia Tech |
| Brent Doney | NIOSH |
| Alan Echt | NIOSH |
| 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 |
| Brian Kleiner | Virginia Tech |
| Randall Krocka | Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust Inc. |
| T.J. Lentz | NIOSH |
| Brian Lowe | NIOSH |
| Howard Marks | National Asphalt Pavement Association |
| Robert Matuga | National Association of Home Builders |
| Trudi McCleery | NIOSH |
| Michael Mills | Liberty Mutual Insurance |
| Daniel Moss | Association of Equipment Manufacturers |
| 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 |
| Ron Sokol | American Society of Safety Professionals |
| Charles (Chuck) Stribling, Jr. | Kentucky Department of Labor |
| Richard Tessier | United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers |
| Doug Trout | NIOSH |
| Wes Wheeler | National Electrical Contractors Association |
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 |
| Judy Coyne | NIOSH |
| Barbara McCabe | International Union of Operating Engineers |
| Dean McKenzie | US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| 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: December 12, 2019
Content source: National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA)