Kevin has over 34 years of experience in the manufacturing and construction disciplines. Kevin holds BCSP Certifications in General Industry, Construction Safety, and Safety Management. He brings many years of technical knowledge in regulatory compliance, equipment safety, construction safety, risk management, fire safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics and safety management programs, 1910 & 1926 OSHA compliance, and auditing. Kevin also has ten-plus years of experience in environmental & ISO14001 systems.

As a director with Auman, Mahan & Furry, Gary Auman concentrates his practice on occupational safety and health law and workers’ compensation defense. With 40 years of experience, Gary is a noted authority and staunch management advocate in workers’ compensation and occupational safety and health law. He regularly writes on occupational safety and health law for a number of trade publications. In addition, he is a frequent speaker on occupational safety and health topics at seminars and conferences throughout the United States. Gary represents both small and large companies and is general counsel to several national and regional trade associations. Gary is a staunch management advocate and defends employers across the United States. Gary has been recognized by a number of associations, including the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, where he was volunteer of the year in 2004. In 2002, Gary was honored by the National Safety Council when he received its Distinguished Service to Safety Award. This is the highest individual honor that can be bestowed by the National Safety Council. Gary received the Smith-Moore Award from the United Way of Greater Dayton in 2013 to recognize his dedication and commitment to that organization. In 2013, he received the Bernon G. Perkins Award from the National Frame Building Association for his efforts to promote safety in that industry. On June 18, 2014, Gary received the William R. Heaston Outstanding Member Award from the Midwest Insulation Contractors Association for his service to the industry. This is the first time in the award’s history it was presented to a non-member. In April 2015, Gary was awarded the President’s Award by the National Insulation Association. In 2016, Gary was awarded the Gene Demeter Safety Achievement Award by Allied Construction Industries and in 2022 he was recognized by the Midwest Roofing Contractor Association for their Naphis Mitchell-Reyes Safety Professional Award. Gary received his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from the University of Louisville. He received his law degree, graduating summa cum laude, from The Ohio State University College of Law. Gary served in the United States Air Force from 1969-1973.

Brian is a Structural Engineer II and OSHA Qualified Person who supports the LJB Inc. safety practice. With a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Cincinnati and three years of work experience, Brian has strong skills, and experience in structural design and knowledge of project engineering. Brian has recently served as a safety/structural engineer on multiple LJB projects, including ladder, platform, and stair design for companies like GE Aerospace, Abbott Nutrition, and Caterpillar Inc. Brian also has experience in fall protection design including ladder climbing systems, rigid rails, horizontal lifelines, etc.

Abbie is a shareholder and director practicing in the OSHA and Workers’ Compensation defense groups at Auman, Mahan & Furry. In her practice, Abbie often works with clients to develop and improve their company safety and health programs, and routinely counsels clients in issues related to compliance with OSHA’s constantly evolving safety and health regulations and the OSHA inspection process. Abbie has significant litigation experience representing employers across the United States in proceedings before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission and before the various state agencies that administer OSHA-Approved State Plans. Abbie also works with employers on all matters related to Ohio workers’ compensation.

Alex Paradies is a TapRooT® Root Cause Analysis Instructor and Vice President at System Improvements Inc. He works closely with clients to build a culture of learning and continuous improvement through world-class Root Cause Analysis. Before teaching TapRooT® RCA, he worked in Manufacturing in rolls as an operations manager, industrial engineering manager, and lean engineer. He has leveraged his knowledge of human performance and continuous improvement to help his clients get beyond programs that merely focus on blame and trying to fix the person.

FBI Supervisory Special Agent Anderson has served with the FBI for over thirteen years working computer related investigations to include crimes against children and both criminal and national security computer intrusions. SSA Anderson is also a member of the FBI’s Cyber Action Team and was a member of the FBI’s Evidence Response Team for ten years. SSA Anderson will present the FBI's perspective on cyber-crime.

Dyann is a strategic thinker who creates and implements high-performance solutions that directly impact growth, engagement, and compliance. A polished professional who specializes in Training and Development, Change Management, and Strategic Planning. Dyann engages her audience with thought-provoking insight that helps others contemplate the changes necessary to achieve success. She is frequently recognized as the catalyst for change. Dyann McDowell supports the delivery of Human Resources programs as mandated by the client's strategic plan, policy, and best practices. Amid a crisis, clients look to Dyann as a steady hand to guide, support, mitigate risk and realign the workforce.

Nick Seitz is the founder and President of Firefighter Safe, a safety company utilizing professional Firefighter/Paramedics to deliver onsite training services to corporations and small businesses. Every member of Firefighter Safe is passionate about their profession and committed to delivering exceptional classes that are engaging, informative, and empowering. Nick is a Licensed Safety Professional, spent 16 years as a career Firefighter/Paramedic and is recognized as a Fire and EMS Instructor and Fire Inspector for the State of Ohio. Using his past experience on Ohio Regional 3 Rescue and Dayton Regional Hazmat Teams, Nick expanded Firefighter Safe to include Confined Space Standby Rescue Teams in 2021. Using the expertise of members from USAR and Ohio Task Force 1, our team ensures safety and technical skills are at the forefront of its delivery.

Kathleen Davenport is a Business Consultant with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation for Southwest Ohio. She assists employers located in Butler, Hamilton, Montgomery and Preble counties. Kathleen has worked for BWC since 1994. During her tenure with BWC, she has worked both as an Employer Service Specialist and a Claims Service Specialist. She has been in her current role as a Business Consultant since 2005. Kathleen works with employers in southwest Ohio to implement risk-management strategies through various cost-control program. She partners with local Chambers of Commerce and various employer associations to educate employers on workers' compensation topics and convey industry feedback to BWC's Executive Management. Kathleen also works with employers in BWC’s Individual Retrospective Rating Program and Large Deductible Program. This has given her experience in assisting Ohio employers with their risk management, claims management and safety solutions.

Eric has worked with employee groups and organizations to address moral injury, burnout, emotional wellness, and the power of ‘Harnessing Happiness’. He has also worked in healthcare organizations in over 25 states ranging from Trauma 1 centers to small rural acute care settings. Some notable accomplishments include being nominated for Ohio Healthcare Worker of the Year by the Ohio Hospital Association in 2015, previously being involved with the Dayton Council of Health Disparities, Public Health- Dayton & Montgomery County, speaking internationally about emotional wellness and programming, and as a member of the International Leadership Association. He has an Associate degree in Radiologic Technology from Sinclair Community College, a Bachelor degree in Health and Human Services from Wilberforce University, a Master of Health Administration from Ohio University, a Master in Leadership and Change from Antioch University, and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change from Antioch University.

Helen Jones-Kelley serves as the Executive Director of the Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board. Helen leads Montgomery County’s efforts to provide treatment and supportive services to residents and their families managing mental health and substance use disorder challenges. Helen also leads prevention efforts to reach adults and children with information and resources to help prevent a mental health or substance use crisis. Helen’s passion for children and families was the driving force behind her tenure as executive director of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and Montgomery County Job and Family Services. She has received numerous honors, including the Ten Top Women of the Year Award, the Evangeline Lindsay Award, Friend of Children, African American Living Legacy and Woman of Integrity, and the YWCA’s Woman of Influence and Lifetime Achievement awards. Helen is an NCCJ Humanitarian of the Year. She was the 2021 recipient of the Katherine Kennedy Brown Award from the Junior League of Dayton. She has been recognized four consecutive years as one of the Dayton Business Journal’s Power 50 Women. Helen’s impact on the lives of families and children began with her own family, as she is the proud mother of four children and a loving grandmother to nine.

Mandy McIntyre is the founder of Level Up Consultants in Cleveland, Ohio. Before starting her business, she was vice president for a roofing contractor where she worked for nearly 10 years in the industry. She is on the steering committee for Construction Suicide Prevention Week and is a registered Mental Health First Aid Instructor through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Mandy has completed Cornell University’s Diversity & Inclusion certificate program and Harvard University’s Leadership Principles program respectively.

Chad is the owner of Upshift with Chad (Upshift). Upshift is a coaching business that he started in 2018. Chad uses Upshift as a platform to speak on mental health awareness with an emphasis on suicide awareness. He is also the Business Development Manager at Frost Roofing and has had that position for over 10 years. Chad actively serves as a board member for the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties.

Consultant, Bruce works with both private and public state fund employers and has experience working with self-insured and short-term disability policies. Bruce is a frequent speaker on the topic of Workers’ Compensation for various clients, organizations, associations and trade unions. He is a past chair of the Ohio Safety Congress (OSC), Occupational Medicine and Rehabilitation section and has presented several times at OSC. Bruce is also a developer and lead speaker for several client and colleague educational programs provided by Sedgwick. He has a B.A. in Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and a post-graduate certificate in Legal Research/Assisting from the University of Cincinnati, where he graduated with honors.

As an MCO Account Executive, Michelle works with employers that have workers’ compensation exposure in the monopolistic state of Ohio. She is proficient in providing program management services to ensure that employers and injured workers experience a seamless claim process from injury reporting to a safe return to work. Michelle joined Sedgwick Managed Care Ohio in 2010 and has worked in the workers compensation industry for more than twenty years. She assists many Ohio companies with the medical management of their workers’ compensation program. Michelle holds a B.A. in Organizational Leadership from Northern Kentucky University.

Brian is a Certified Safety Professional® (CSP) with more than 25 years of construction and manufacturing safety experience. In addition to his 16 years of safety consulting experience, Brian worked in manufacturing as a Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) leader and performed various safety roles supporting construction. Since 1997, Brian has followed his passion for working with employees to identify hazards in their work environment and processes. He also evaluates and identifies control measures to eliminate or reduce risk to workers. He takes pride in explaining how hazards may impact an employee and why controls, training, procedures, and behaviors are critical to making the workplace safe. Brian is an OSHA-authorized instructor for 10-Hour and 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health training. As a Senior Consultant at Safex, Brian is the lead instructor for several safety courses presented monthly at Safex. Brian has presented various topics for local trade associations, Safety Councils, and at the Ohio Safety Congress. He is a member of the American Society of Safety Professionals and has a B.S. in Safety Sciences from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Bryan Woodford is a third generation Lineman with 16 years of experience at AES Ohio. He took on the additional responsibility as a Union Safety Representative last year, where he continues to strive to improve safety culture, training, and public awareness about electrical equipment and systems.