J. J. Keller Safety Professional of the Year (SPOTY) Award Winners

2025 SPOTY Winners

Large Company Category

Patrick Flynn

Vice President of Safety & University

Groundworks

Mid-Size Company Category

Nicholas Dufek

Director of Health, Safety & Security

Neenah Foundry, Inc.

Small Company Category

O'Shane Lewis

Safety & Compliance Coordinator

Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida

Previous Winners

2024: Matthew Rehlander, National OnDemand, Inc.
2023: Dana Heimdahl Chernault, Edgewater Consulting, LLC
2022: Sara Wallon, CHEP
2021: Trevor Pellegrini, Airstream, Inc.
2020: Brandy Bossle, AVX Corporation
2019: Katherine O'Neal, Masco Cabinetry
2018: Tracy Clingingsmith, Alamo Group
2017: Jean Ndana, ZF Chassis Components, LLC
2016: James Wiedow, Isolatek International
2015: Frank Olivas, PRIDE Industries
2014: J. R. Concepcion, Lydall Thermal/Acoustical
2012: Eric Geibel, Swiftships Shipbuilders
2011: Frank McDaniel, Helix Electric
2010: Mike Strickland, Collins Bus Corporation
2009: Nick Dalis, Joseph J. Albanese, Inc.
2008: Harrold Black, Trex Company
2007: Dan Ryan, Veolia Water North America
2006: Norbert Alsup, SKF Sealing Solutions
2005: Eric Kechejian, Tilcon New York, Inc.
2004: Michael Neason, Hanson Aggregates
2003: Mike Kalbaugh, Avery Dennison Corporation
2002: Anita Orozco, Air Systems Components

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