SAFETY RESOURCES - Key Persons
A graduate of Indiana University with a B.S. in Occupational Health and Safety Management and an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University, Kristin is a certified OSHA Outreach Instructor for General Industry as well as a Certified Slip and Fall Accident Prevention Specialist. Kristin now serves as the President of Safety Resources. Safety Resources is a Certified Woman-Owned Business (WBE) with the City of Indianapolis, a Certified Woman-Owned Business (WBE) with the State of Indiana, A Certified Woman-Owned Business with the National Council (WBENC), and a Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) through the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), in addition to DBE Certification in the following states: Ohio, Florida, West Virginia, Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, Nevada, California, Illinois, and Kentucky.
Kristin teaches ‘Safety Management' as an adjunct professor at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, within the IU School of Public Health. She is a board member (Program Chair) of the Central Indiana Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). Kristin also sits on the board for the Indiana University (IU) School of Public Health (SPH) Alumni Board and is active in the IU SPH Alumni Membership Committee. She is on the Safety Program Committee with the Coalition for Construction Safety (CCS). She is an active participant in Association of General Contractors of Indiana (AGCI)) and a member of the AGCI Safety Leadership Task Force and the Safety Committee. She is a professional member of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), the National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC) and the International Contact Group for Slips, Trips and Falls. Kristin has most recently been involved with NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) and the Indiana Subcontractors Association (ISA).
Specializing in General Industry, with a focus on the measurement of coefficient of friction on walking/working surfaces, Kristin's article on Slips, Trips and Falls was recently published in the trade magazine Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration. Kristin's article titled "Lead SAFE, Think SAFE, Act SAFE" was recently published in Building Excellence magazine. Kristin has been a recurring speaker for Business and Legal Reports audioconferences, casing Slips and Falls Management as well as OSHA 300 Recordkeeping Laws. She has also been invited as a guest speaker from a local association discussing Accident Investigation Strategies.
Kristin was the moderator for a panel discussion casing OSHA partnerships at the project level, company level and for association involvement in 2011 for the Indiana Construction Association. Kristin continues to travel to various companies to present on Leadership Strategies and Earning Trust from the workforce in an effort to improve overall company / safety culture. Kristin continues to remain active within the Indiana University safety department by speaking to the student section of ASSP, as well as multiple classes at various levels of the program. She has been a guest speaker for multiple events and organizations, and continues to stay active in the following charities: TheraPlay, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Indy Do Day, Bosma Enterprises, Toys for Tots and St. Mary's Child Center.
Kristin received an "Outstanding and Dedicated Vendor Support" award in 2004, and the "Outstanding Client Services" award in 2004 - 2007 from a national client for her insight and risk liability assessments at both the management and operations levels. In 2015, Kristin received the "Distinguished Alumni Award" from her alma mater high school, Caston High School, in Fulton, Indiana, for her ongoing success and leadership role.
Kristin is married to her husband, who is a High School English Teacher, and they have two daughters, Ainslee and Anniston. She enjoys camping, interior design, reading, fashion, gardening, and all things DIY.
Matt began his career with Safety Resources, Inc. in 2006 first as a Safety Intern, then a Safety Consultant, and continued up the ladder to Director of Safety Services as a Senior Safety Consultant. Most recently, and for the past 12 years, he has been the Director of Client Development, managing client services, consulting and site team personnel, and new and existing business development. Recently Matt's dedication to the Safety Resources team earned him a promotion to Vice President in 2020.
A graduate of Indiana University with a B.S. in Occupational Health and Safety Management and earning his Graduate Safety Professional (GSP) designation, Matt specializes in high hazard industries, such as telecommunication construction, commercial roofing safety, and multi-employer work sites. Matt is an expert in Fall Protection and is a Qualified Fall Protection Systems Inspector. He has also worked extensively with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual. Matt has specific expertise in managing steel erection safety, OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart R. Matt has extensive experience developing accident prevention plans and monitoring onsite compliance with Army Corps of Engineers projects, including the ongoing development of Accident Prevention Plans (APP) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA).
Matt took a leading role and contributed to receiving the Partnership in Construction, Indiana Governor's Workplace Safety Award, with a major client. He also manages construction liability and overall site safety implementation for a variety of multi-family and commercial projects with a combined valuation of well over 250M. To date, he provides safety expertise and direction for multiple general contractors, and also serves as the Director of Client Development for Safety Resources, as his relationships in the industry have proven successful for the overall growth of Safety Resources, Inc. Matt is the firm's expert in managing OSHA citations, the informal conference process and abatement actions. He never refers to his clients by anything other than "we" and "us", and his commitment is evident to both clients as well as other members of the Safety Resources team.
Matt is a Com-Train Certified in Tower Climbing Safety and Rescue as well as a Certified Competent Person for RF Radiation Safety. He is an active member of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), Coalition for Construction Safety (CCS) and the Indiana Subcontractor's Association (ISA). Matt serves on the awards committee for CCS, is an active member of the Education Committee for ISA. Matt has also been published, with articles titled "Practical Safety Solutions", which was featured in the October 2013 issue for the Midwest Roofer as well as "Employer Defenses to OSHA Citations" featured in the August 2014 issue for the Midwest Roofer.
Matt continues to focus his efforts on growth both individually as well as corporately. His ongoing business relationships and community outreach has assisted Safety Resources, Inc. with corporate-wide expansion and positive growth for the firm. Matt continues to lead and mentor other members of the firm and will always provide a helping hand in ensuring all customers are happy and taken care of. Matt won the Safety Resources Leadership Award in 2016 and the Safety Resources Leadership Award and the Safety Resources Customer Service Award in 2018.
Matt enjoys camping, skiing, traveling abroad with his wife, walking and playing with his dogs, and spending time on the golf course. In his spare time, he plays on an intramural kickball team called the Hodors, and he is a proud fan of IU sports.