Mike Behm, Ph.D, CSP
ECU Professor at East Carolina UniversityMichael Behm, Ph.D., CSP, is a professor of occupational safety at East Carolina University (ECU) in Greenville, NC, and coordinator of the Working Commission on Safety and Health in Construction for the International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB W099) in the Netherlands. He has spent the past 18 years in academia facilitating the education of future safety professionals in ECU’s ABET-accredited graduate program. He was a safety and health professional for 10 years with Lenox China and Saint-Gobain, and has been a CSP since 1995. Mike holds a Ph.D. in Public Health from Oregon State, an M.S. in Environmental Health from Temple and a B.S. in Occupational Safety and Hygiene from Millersville.
Mike is a member of the NIOSH Board of Scientific Counselors and NIOSH's NORA Construction Sector Council. As an academic he has consulted and engaged in applied research projects domestically and internationally in Singapore, Australia and the U.K. Mike was awarded a Research Fellowship at the Centre for Urban Greenery and Ecology in Singapore focusing on safe design aspects of skyrise greenery systems and was a Visiting Research Fellow at RMIT University’s Centre for Construction Work Health and Safety in Melbourne, Australia. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and has been awarded over $350,000 in research and grant funding. His research products are impactful as evidenced by Google Scholar which shows over 1,750 citations of his work.
Erik Heden
Warning Coordination Meteorologist at Nation Weather Service - Weather Forecast Office Newport/Morehead City, NC
Boris Kiprovski, ASP, CHST, SSTM, C-MESH
EHS Director of SkanskaBoris Kiprovski, ASP, CHST, SSTM, C-MESH, is an EHS Professional ensuring EHS compliance with Skanska. He collaborates with Skanska leaders to implement EHS standards, conducts audits, and leads training initiatives. He is involved with industry organizations, supports accident prevention goals, and uses advanced technology to analyze project data for risks. Collaborating with suppliers, he identifies innovative products that enhance project production, safety, and quality. With over 14 years of experience, he has demonstrated exemplary safety leadership on over 40 projects.
Jiles Manning, CIH, CSP
Industrial Hygiene Consultant at NC DOL/OSHA Consultative ServicesLance McClure
Safety and Health Specialist at NC State University OTILance D. McClure is a safety and health specialist who assists North Carolina industries in OSHA compliance, workplace safety and health program development and training. An authorized OSHA Outreach trainer for both construction and general industry, Lance conducts customized safety and health training for IES clients and customers across North Carolina and the southeastern region of the United States. Prior to joining IES, Lance was the founding executive director of Virginia Technical Institute and an assistant professor and director of technical studies at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. With a focus on training skilled craftsmen using the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum, Lance has been an NCCER master trainer for eight years and has trained others to become NCCER instructors. Additionally, Lance was the safety trainer for Southside Community College’s Power Line Worker School in Blackstone, Virginia. He has experience working in construction for Fluor, Crawford Drywall and Hayes Contractors. Lance holds both B.S and M.A. degrees from Liberty University and has earned his C-MESH (Construction Manager of Environmental Safety and Health) certificate and MESH (Manager of Environmental Safety and Health) certificate from NC State University.
Dr. Sarah Mouser, Au.D., CCC-A, CPS/A
Owner at Occupation Sound SolutionsDr. Mouser is a Dr. of Audiology and the owner of Occupational Sound Solutions. Although she is based in North Carolina, she manages Hearing Conservation Programs for companies all over the United States and serves as a CAOHC Course Director. Dr. Mouser is currently licensed in 27 states.
In addition, Dr. Mouser owns and oeprates an Opthalmology and Clinical Audiology practice, Southeastern Eye Care, PA, with her husband who is an Ophthamologist.
Anastasia Settle, RN, CCM
Carlisle MedicalAnastasia has over 25 years of experience in the Workers Compensation arena working primarily in the Case Management space. She has had the honor and privilege of speaking at many conferences about medical, ethical, and return to work solutions. Currently, Anastasia works for Carlisle Medical interacting with their multidisciplinary team, including Case Managers, Durable Medical Equipment Specialists, and Pharmacists to ensure that the care provided to our customers and their employees is exceptional. Anastasia also has a strong passion for her community, having previously served on an Ethics board for a hospital during her early nursing career, Anastasia further pursued this topic of study and currently works with the local homeless coalition. She hopes that you will find her presentation both interesting and informative.