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Nine Operations Safety Executives will elevate safety leadership, promote worker well-being, and drive Òâ°ºÌåÓý’s operational safety culture.

Òâ°ºÌåÓý Construction Company is taking a significant step forward to reinforce its leadership in safety by promoting nine highly accomplished operational leaders to serve as Operations Safety Executives. These leaders will play a pivotal role in further advancing Òâ°ºÌåÓý’s unwavering commitment to worker health and well-being.

The newly appointed Operations Safety Executives, reporting directly to Steve Spaulding, Chief EH&S Officer, will oversee the development and implementation of operational and safety-focused strategies to drive company—and industry-wide improvements in operational safety performance. This new operational safety leadership team will serve as a resource across the entire company, fostering consistent implementation of EH&S and operational processes.

Òâ°ºÌåÓý proudly recognizes the following individuals on their promotions:

· Robert Baird

· Dean Bitter

· Ron Covo

· Karl Kinsella

· Maureen Kirkpatrick

· Doug LaPlante

· Andrew Leone

· Laura Prendergast

· Ian Smith

These leaders bring a wealth of deep operational construction experience to their new roles. They have led projects of all sizes, and their work includes assignments that exceed billions of dollars of revenue and 5,000 workers on site. They demonstrate a commitment to fostering an active caring and safety-first culture on their project sites and across all levels of the company. Their proven track records of operational success in managing complex projects and prioritizing safety earn them the trust and respect of colleagues, clients, and industry partners.

“Our focus has always been on people first,” said Steve Spaulding, Chief EH&S Officer. “These promotions reflect our confidence in Robert, Dean, Ron, Karl, Maureen, Doug, Andrew, Laura, and Ian to actively care for others and to lead with care and innovation. Their extensive operational experience and dedication to safety will further strengthen our culture and help us achieve our goal of creating the safest workplaces in the industry.”

As Òâ°ºÌåÓý continues to grow and evolve to meet market demands, the launch of this team represents a significant step forward in enhancing senior leadership engagement and ensuring people-focused solutions.

“I congratulate these accomplished individuals and look forward to their continued success in driving safety on our projects and in our company. Their efforts will transform the industry,” said Abrar Sheriff, President, Òâ°ºÌåÓý Construction Company. “When Òâ°ºÌåÓý people commit to improvement and change, we accomplish great things. Our safety culture is people-focused and operationally led. Our commitment to safety is absolute. The safety of the worker is so much more important than the productivity of work.”