Emerging Professionals Committee
Composed of early-stage career professionals, the Emerging Professionals Committee seeks to engage the newest generation of safety practitioners in advancing EHS practice.
The committee offers unique insight to BCSP on the needs of emerging professionals and the talents and skills they have to offer while also seeking ways to guide them along their career journey. By staying actively informed about the latest developments in safety regulations and industry best practices, committee members exemplify a commitment to workplace safety standards, proactive measures, and continuous improvement.
Committee Members
Chair
Emma Welker
CSP, CHST
Emma Welker, CSP, CHST, is an accomplished environmental, safety, and health professional who currently serves as the Chair for the Emerging Professionals Committee. She works for Turner Construction Company out of Dallas, Texas, and has experience in a number of fields including but not limited to, healthcare, multifamily, data centers, etc.
Welker is a graduate of Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. There she obtained her first Board of Certified Safety Professionals certification, the Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), and a bachelor’s degree in Safety Management.
Vice Chair
MacKenzie Lofland
GSP, CHST
Mackenzie Lofland is a Safety Specialist at American Contractors Insurance Group (ACIG), where she plays a key role in managing and guiding environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives that support ACIG’s 42 Contractor Members. Her career in safety began at ACIG in 2015, where she discovered a passion for protecting people and building proactive, people-centered safety practices. To deepen her field expertise, she spent two years with Rogers-O'Brien Construction as Safety Manager, gaining valuable hands-on experience before returning to ACIG to further her impact.
Mackenzie holds a BS in Environmental Health and Safety from Oakland University and a BS in Human Development and Family Studies from Texas Tech University. She is a Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) and a Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).
In addition to her professional work, Mackenzie contributes to the safety community through her service as Vice Chair of BCSP’s Emerging Professionals Committee, a member of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), and participant in the TEXO Safety Committee, helping to promote best practices and collaboration across the industry.
Past Chair
Jordan Geibig
GSP, CHST, STSC, CEST
Jordan Geibig, GSP, CHST, STSC, CEST is a Safety Manager at M.C. Dean, Inc., where she has led the implementation of new EHS software, improved workflows, and assisted in recruiting, among other accomplishments.
Geibig is Past Chair of the Emerging Professionals Committee. In both her professional and volunteer capacity, she uses online publications, webinars, and presentations to encourage a diverse demographic to consider careers in safety.
Geibig earned a Bachelor of Science in Safety Management from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. She holds the Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC), and Certified Electrical Safety Technician (CEST).
Bob Cammisa
CSP, ASP
Bob Cammisa is an accomplished production safety professional and producer with over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry. As a Production Health & Safety Manager at Netflix, he plays a key role in ensuring safe production environments for a wide range of film projects. His leadership is grounded in both hands-on production experience and a robust foundation in safety management systems.
Starting out as a producer, Cammisa built a diverse portfolio that includes award-winning short films, commercials, YouTube series, live television work, and documentaries. He also co-owned a production company for over five years before transitioning into the safety field.
Cammisa holds a bachelor’s degree in Film/Video Production from Fairfield University and is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) as well as an Associate Safety Professional (ASP).
From developing compelling visual narratives to building and implementing comprehensive safety protocols, Cammisa brings a unique, dual-lens approach—blending creativity with critical safety oversight.
Victoria Goudreau
CSP, ASP
Victoria Goudreau, CSP, is an accomplished environmental, health, and safety (EHS) professional. She currently serves as the Product Validation EHS Leader at GE Aerospace in Evendale, Ohio, where she provides operational EHS support to the Evendale team and offers strategic guidance to other sites within the Product Validation organization. Goudreau is also a part of GE Aerospace’s internal audit program, where she conducts audits of manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement. Previously, Goudreau served as the EHS Leader for the Development Labs at the Evendale site.
Victoria is a graduate of GE Aerospace’s Operations Management Leadership Program (OMLP), where she gained diverse experience through roles as an EHS Specialist at Auburn, Alabama, and Asheville, North Carolina, and as a Manufacturing Supervisor at Dayton, Ohio. For the past three (3) years, she has served as one (1) of two (2) EHS OMLP Champions, advocating for and mentoring young EHS professionals to foster their growth and development within the program.
Victoria holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from Clarkson University. She is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Associate Safety Professional (ASP).
Jesse Kluttz
GSP, CHST, STSC
Jesse Kluttz is an emerging safety professional with diverse experience in both the commercial construction sector and pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. Kluttz is currently the Director of Health, Safety and Environment for United Painting Services, Inc. based out of Monroe, North Carolina. Jesse oversees six (6) different divisions of the company and over 100 active projects ranging across five (5) states in the Southeast.
Starting out in the electrical trade while pursuing his master’s degree, Kluttz quickly excelled in a career for which he had a burning passion. Through his hands-on approach and continuous development of technical knowledge, Kluttz has built a wealth of relationships and diverse portfolio leading safety on projects working for DPR Construction and Eli Lilly. His wealth of experience in high rise construction, pharmaceutical manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, and aviation construction round out his expansive environmental health and safety background.
Kluttz holds two bachelor’s degrees from Clemson University in Natural Resource Management and Environmental Science as well as a master’s in Occupational Safety and Health from Georgia Tech. He holds the Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) and Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC) certifications and the Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) designation.
Laura Tone
GSP
Laura Tone is a Loss Control Representative with over six (6) years of experience in risk management, workplace safety, and compliance. Currently with Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company, she conducts technical risk assessments for lumber and building materials operations, identifying hazards and recommending mitigation strategies. Her previous roles involved developing safety programs, advising franchise locations, and delivering industry-specific safety consultations.
Tone holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Safety from the University of Central Oklahoma and maintains certifications such as ICS 700, ICS 200, ICS 400, and FEMA G-235 Emergency Planning. She has been recognized with awards including the NextGen Under 30 Oklahoma – Staffing Award and the OKC ASSP Professional Development Grant, highlighting her leadership and commitment to workplace safety.
Board Liaison
Josh Becker
PhD, CSP
Dr. Josh Becker, PhD, CSP is a Partner/Safety Consultant with URS Safety in Wheeling, West Virginia. He provides Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) consulting services and operates unmanned aircraft to conduct safety risk assessments to a diverse set of companies across all industries ranging from energy to construction. He brings over 25 years of industry experience spanning multiple disciplines.
Becker is a Combat Veteran who previously served as a Training/Safety Officer in the West Virginia Army National Guard Aviation Branch for over 24 years. He holds adjunct professor roles with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Columbia Southern University. In addition, he has been a policy researcher for the RAND Corporation, helping to improve policy and decision making through research and analysis.
Josh is a Professional Member of the ASSP, Past President of the Western Pennsylvania Chapter, and past Deputy Regional Vice President for ASSP Region VIII. He is currently a board member of Ohio Valley Energy Association and Belmont College Safety Programs Advisory Committee.
Becker holds a B.S. from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, an M.S. in Safety Management from West Virginia University, and a PhD in Occupational Safety and Health from Capitol Technology University. He is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and a Quality Control Manager (CQM) for U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.
Board Liaison
Teresa A. Cole
CSP, CSHM
Teresa Cole, CSP has over 34 years of experience in the transportation safety field. Teresa currently serves as the Vice President of Safety and Security for Keolis Transit America. Teresa has served as past president, vice president, and treasurer of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and has served on the Pennsylvania School Bus Association Board of Directors.
Teresa is a current member of the Board of Delegates for the National Safety Council (NSC) and served as the Chairman of the Transportation Division and School Bus/Transit Section. Her awards include: NSC “Distinguished Service to Safety Award,” Volunteer of the Year, and National School Transportation Association Golden Merit Award.
Teresa received her undergraduate degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from West Virginia University and her master’s degree in Safety Management from West Virginia University.