My family loves North Idaho, and we were looking to relocate. KEC has one of the strongest safety cultures in the electric cooperative industry. Prior to getting hired at KEC, I worked as a journeyman lineman and safety coordinator for a cooperative in Colorado. My training includes line school and an apprenticeship. I gained interest in the safety industry after working with fellow crew members to improve the safety culture at my previous cooperative.
I have also served as a volunteer firefighter for many years. I completed the Certified Loss Control Professional Program, which is co-sponsored by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association and the National Utility Training and Safety Education Association. The purpose of the program is to provide an educational foundation for safety professionals, giving them the information and tools needed to be effective leaders of the safety function of their organization.