Michael Kerns
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Erin Jones
Michael is great to work with. He is very knowledgeable and understands the true meaning of safety, but he also is very practical. He is very up to date on regulations and technology and brings a wealth of knowledge to the industry.
Mary Ann Hance-Lovejoy
Michael has been a great resource and support for the many aspects of the ASSE Professional Safety group and has gained the respect of any co-peers I've had an opportunity to network with.
Erin Jones
Michael is great to work with. He is very knowledgeable and understands the true meaning of safety, but he also is very practical. He is very up to date on regulations and technology and brings a wealth of knowledge to the industry.
Mary Ann Hance-Lovejoy
Michael has been a great resource and support for the many aspects of the ASSE Professional Safety group and has gained the respect of any co-peers I've had an opportunity to network with.
Erin Jones
Michael is great to work with. He is very knowledgeable and understands the true meaning of safety, but he also is very practical. He is very up to date on regulations and technology and brings a wealth of knowledge to the industry.
Mary Ann Hance-Lovejoy
Michael has been a great resource and support for the many aspects of the ASSE Professional Safety group and has gained the respect of any co-peers I've had an opportunity to network with.
Erin Jones
Michael is great to work with. He is very knowledgeable and understands the true meaning of safety, but he also is very practical. He is very up to date on regulations and technology and brings a wealth of knowledge to the industry.
Mary Ann Hance-Lovejoy
Michael has been a great resource and support for the many aspects of the ASSE Professional Safety group and has gained the respect of any co-peers I've had an opportunity to network with.
Experience
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Western Transportation Group
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President, Safety & Risk Management
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Sep 2021 - Present
Manage company's safety & risk management programs. Manage company's safety & risk management programs.
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Fusion Logistics, Inc.
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United States
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President, Safety & Risk Management
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May 2019 - Jul 2021
Manage corporate and fleet safety programs, including implementation of risk reduction initiatives. Manage corporate and fleet safety programs, including implementation of risk reduction initiatives.
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Diakon Logistics
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United States
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Safety & Risk Management
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Mar 2017 - May 2019
Management of environmental, health & safety, including insurance, claims, workers compensation and risk management. Management of environmental, health & safety, including insurance, claims, workers compensation and risk management.
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Interstate Van Lines
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Safety & Fleet Services
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Sep 2015 - Mar 2017
Manage all aspects regarding safety, compliance and fleet maintenance operations. Duties include workers compensation and auto claims, licensing and permits, driver qualifications, insurance, DOT, FMCSA, IFTA, IRP, EPA, OSHA, FHUT and other federal and state regulatory compliance. Manage all aspects regarding safety, compliance and fleet maintenance operations. Duties include workers compensation and auto claims, licensing and permits, driver qualifications, insurance, DOT, FMCSA, IFTA, IRP, EPA, OSHA, FHUT and other federal and state regulatory compliance.
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American Society of Safety Engineers
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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Region VI Assistant Vice President for Council on Practice and Standards
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Aug 2011 - Jan 2017
Assistant Region Vice Presidents for Practice Specialties , (ARVP) act as liaisons facilitating interactions between respective chapters/sections and the Practice Specialties, Branches, Common Interest Groups and the Standards Development Committee. Assistant Region Vice Presidents for Practice Specialties , (ARVP) act as liaisons facilitating interactions between respective chapters/sections and the Practice Specialties, Branches, Common Interest Groups and the Standards Development Committee.
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Secor Group
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Risk Management
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Mar 2000 - Sep 2015
Chief Risk Officer for an international transportation company. Also responsible for creating policies and procedures for Safety Management, Quality Management System, Environmental Management System, Information Security Management System. Responsibilities include workers' comp. claims, security, insurance, internal audits, and risk management. Chief Risk Officer for an international transportation company. Also responsible for creating policies and procedures for Safety Management, Quality Management System, Environmental Management System, Information Security Management System. Responsibilities include workers' comp. claims, security, insurance, internal audits, and risk management.
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President
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Nov 2012 - Aug 2015
Safety and Compliance Management Services Company for NASCAR motorsports teams. Consulting services for safety regulations regarding OSHA and FMCSA. Management of workers' compensation claims and auto claims, licensing and permits. Safety and Compliance Management Services Company for NASCAR motorsports teams. Consulting services for safety regulations regarding OSHA and FMCSA. Management of workers' compensation claims and auto claims, licensing and permits.
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BK Racing, LLC
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United States
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Safety Director
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Feb 2012 - Aug 2015
Burger King NASCAR Sprint Cup Race Team. Manage all safety and compliance for DOT, FMCSA, OSHA and DOL. Perform risk assessments and manage all workers' compensation claims. Burger King NASCAR Sprint Cup Race Team. Manage all safety and compliance for DOT, FMCSA, OSHA and DOL. Perform risk assessments and manage all workers' compensation claims.
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President
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Jun 2009 - Jun 2011
President of the National Capital Chapter of ASSE President of the National Capital Chapter of ASSE
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Education
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2003 - 2005
Kennedy Western University
BS, Safety Engineering -
Fairfax High School 1978
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