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Veronica Bersani
LoveLive Nutrition and WellnessVeronica Bersani is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and owner of LoveLife Nutrition and Wellness. Using her background in nutrition, public health and behavioral science, Veronica provides nutrition counseling, educational seminars, and healthy cooking classes; empowering and motivating her clients to make healthy and sustainable food and lifestyle changes. Veronica believes the key to reaching your health and wellness goals is not perfection, but balance in all aspects of life.
Brady Breaux
Senior Director, Warehousing and Distribution of The Mosaic CompanyBrady Breaux is the Senior Director, Warehouse & Distribution Operations of The Mosaic Company,
one of the world’s leading producers and marketers of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients.
In this capacity, Brady sets strategic direction for distribution and leads the safe and reliable operations of Mosaic’s owned and 3rd party warehouses and port facilities, including anhydrous ammonia and molten Sulphur terminals. Brady is responsible for creating and executing overall operations strategies for the distribution business unit; setting and ensuring proper alignment of goals, processes, activities, and metrics; managing vendor relationships; and leading talent management activities, all while ensuring an iron clad focus on EHS priorities of No Harm / No Impact.
Prior to Mosaic, Brady spent more than 20+ years in the chemical transportation industry and has an extensive background in logistics and Supply Chain within the highly hazardous chemicals space. Brady has a proven track record of driving significant costs out of logistics activities as well as increasing equipment utilization, improving reliability and overall Supply Chain optimization.
Olja Correa
OSHA at Compliance Assistance SpecialistOlja Correa, a dynamic seasoned health and safety professional. With over a decade of
experience in roles ranging from a Military Officer in the United States Army Chemical Corps
to her current position as Compliance Assistance Specialist at the OSHA Tampa Area
Office, Olja brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to the table. Her extensive
background in conducting enforcement inspections, leading special operations for WMD-E,
and coordinating strategic partnerships underscores her commitment to ensuring workplace
safety and regulatory compliance. With Olja's diverse expertise and passion for
safeguarding individuals in the workplace, you're in for an engaging and informative session
that will undoubtedly leave you better equipped to navigate OSHA updates and inspection
processes effectively.
John Esposito
Comprehensive Safety Consultants LLPJohn Esposito has over four decades of experience providing occupational health and safety leadership to the Marine Cargo and Terminal Operations Industry in the US, as a strong advocate and resource for safety and security.
Commander Stefanie Hodgdon
U.S. Coast Guard Sector St. PetersburgThe USCG plays a critical role in all facets of maritime and navigation safety and the Captain of the Port has unique authorities to manage and regulate the Marine Transportation System, vessels, and facilities.
How the Coast Guard and other public safety agencies work together to ensure a safe event that minimizes impacts to the commercial waterways?
Dwayne Keith
Chairman at Port Heavy Weather Advisory Group and Director of Operations, Marine Towing of Tampa, LLC
Charles Klug
Port Tampa Bay
Brian LaMarre
Meteorologist in Charge at U.S. National Weather Service
Richard Lubert
Senior Vice President at Safety and Members Performance, Signal MutualAs Signal Mutual’s Senior Vice President of Safety & Member Performance, Richard utilizes his leadership and global experience across industries to partner with Members, Unions, and employees to envision and implement cultural change that optimizes human and organizational performance that fosters an incident free environment and assists in achieving other organizational KPIs (productivity, quality, competitiveness, reputation). Richard previously worked for General Electric for 30 years in multiple functions including Legal Counsel, Human Resources, Operations, and Global HSE roles.
Patrick Nelson
CEO of Loyalty Point Leadership, Leadership & Safety Speaker & ConsultantFront-Line Leadership: Empowering Others to Promote a Safety Culture
Stephen Peranich
Principal at Blank Rome Government Relations LLC
Ken Serviss
Executive Director of Allied Trades Assistance Program (ATAP)Ken Serviss, has been the Executive Director of the Allied Trades Assistance Program (ATAP) since April 2007, has held an internal position in the Employee Assistance Program field for 28 years, and has served as the Director of the National Building Trades Program. Ken holds the following certifications as a Certified Employee Assistance Professional, a Certified Addictions Professional and a Qualified Substance Abuse Professional.
Captain Matthew Thompson
Port Tampa Bay at USCG retired, Vice President of OperationsCaptain Matt Thompson is responsible for facilitating cargo and cruise operations throughout the port area, by water, land or rail. He is also responsible for ensuring public terminal facilities are operated efficiently and professionally and in keeping with regulations. Additionally, he works closely with the security, facilities and business development teams to continue to expand the port and our operations.
Matt previously served as Port Tampa Bay's Director of Cruise Operations & Emergency Management. Prior to that, Captain Thompson has over 30-years of experience in maritime operations and emergency management. Before joining Port Tampa Bay in 2022, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard as Sector Commander of the St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay Area, Captain of the Port, Officer in Charge of Marine Inspection, Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator, Federal On-Scene Coordinator, and Federal Maritime Security Coordinator, while directing all Coast Guard operations along the West Coast of Florida and throughout the Tampa Bay region.
He holds a Bachelor of Science from Excelsior College in Management, and a Joint Professional Military Education certification from the U.S. Air Force, Air Command and Staff College. Captain Matt Thompson was The Propeller Club Port of Tampa's Maritime Person of the Year for 2022, and his military personal awards include: a Legion of Merit, three Meritorious Service Medals, four Commendation Medals, and three Achievement Medals.
Jere White
Vessel Movement Committee Chairman at Tampa Bay Harbor Safety & Security CommitteeCaptain White spent some 40 years in the maritime business both sailing as Master on US tankers and on the shore side operating petroleum vessels in the US and foreign trade. In retirement, Captain White occupies his time serving on the Board of the Tampa Bay Harbor Safety and Security Committee, the Vessel Movement Committee and the Tampa Bay Maritime Scholarship Foundation.
Sim Whitehill
OrangeevElectric vehicles are a key enabler in the effort to reduce carbon inside U.S. ports. Additionally, electric vehicles set a higher standard of safety relative to the traditional diesel counterparts. The session will discuss three aspects of the improved safety features to be expected from today’s electric vehicles. Fire Safety, Performance Safety, and Operator Safety.
Marianne Wolfe
Managed Care Supervisor at Allied Trades Assistance Program (ATAP)Marianne Wolfe has been the Managed Care Supervisor of the Allied Trades Assistance Program (ATAP) since April 2016. She currently holds her License in Social Work and is a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP). Marianne has served clients and families in the Behavioral Health field for over 20 years.