As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-governmental organization, the National Safety Council, Nebraska is led by a volunteer board of directors comprised of industry leaders from across the region. Our board is a group of individuals, elected to establish policies for organizational management and oversight, and to make decisions on major issues.
2023 Board of Directors:
- Eric Grundke (Chairman)
Renewables Execution Manager, Kiewit, Inc. - Tom Culross (Secretary/Treasurer)
Vice President, Environment, Health, Safety & Security, ConAgra Foods, Inc. - Christel Anderson
Worker’s Compensation & Safety Analyst, Nebraska Furniture Mart - Robert Bogle
Corporate Director, Health & Safety, Valmont, Inc. - Corey Christensen
Project Executive, MMC Contractors - Rebecca Fox
Senior VP, General Counsel, Highline Warren, Inc. - Christopher Hilkemann
Vice President – Risk Management/Associate General Counsel, Crete Carrier Corporation - Lori Jensen
Safety Coordinator, OrthoNebraska - Kevin Kirkle
Vice President, Human Resources, NMC - Eric Koeppe
President/CEO, National Safety Council, Nebraska - Kevin McCormick
Division Manager, Safety & Technical Training, Omaha Public Power District - Bradley Palu
Corporate Safety Manager, Nebraska Public Power District - Robbe Peetz
Director Neurosciences, Rehab, Student Health and Orthopedics, Nebraska Medicine - Steve Polich
President/Owner, Safety-Reports, Inc. - Jim Rigg
Manager, Safety & Physical Security, Lincoln Electric System - Kerry Shaffar
Director of Environmental & Safety, Lozier Corporation - Jim Steele
Vice President/EPS Division, Airlite Plastics, Inc. - Keele Taylor
Chief Human Resources Officer, Greater Omaha Chamber - Liz Tipton
Director Compliance, Union Pacific Railroad