Rod is a highly respected safety culture consultant, author, and speaker with over thirty years of extensive experience in safety management and consulting. He is the author of the best-selling book, The 8 Habits of a Highly Effective Safety Culture, a groundbreaking publication that provides practical guidance on how organizations can establish a strong safety culture. His expertise and practical approach in risk management, safety culture, and leadership have made him a highly sought-after speaker at many safety conferences and events worldwide.After starting his career in the US military where he served as an Army Combat Medic from 1990-1998, Rod went on to become the Director of Safety for PowerGrid Services. He has been a Certified Safety Technician for over twenty-five years and became a Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) in 2019. Rod has also taught graduate-level courses in occupational safety and health management at Southeastern Louisiana University, and he has served as an expert witness in numerous court cases involving construction workplace accidents. Rod is a USOLN Board Member and was selected as a member of ""Who's Who in America"" in 2022.