Conference Speakers

2025 Call for Speakers!

Our goal for this conference is to develop professional skills and knowledge, provide solutions to industry, challenges, promote the development of new professionals in our field, and inspire and energize our colleagues.

We are now accepting applications for speakers through April 30, 2025. Each application will be evaluated by the conference committee based on current industry needs, interests, and a commitment to bringing new and innovative information to conference participants.

Each session is 50 minutes in length. Please plan your presentation for no longer than 40 minutes. This will allow for your introduction and a Q&A, while giving the attendees time to leave and be on time for the next session. Audio Visual support, projectors and screens will be provided. Each speaker must bring their own laptop computer.

As a Speaker at our Conference, you receive a complimentary registration that includes all attendee benefits, such as admission into the conference for the whole day, refreshments, lunch and a swag bag. We are unable to offer compensation or cover any travel or hotel expenses.

Speaker Application

Name

First Name

Last Name

Proposed Presentation Title

Provide a detailed abstract on your proposed presentation.

2024 Conference Speakers

Carol Schmeidler, CSP

State University of New York at Buffalo

Carol Schmeidler is the Manager of Safety and Industrial Hygiene Programs for the department of Environment, Health & Safety at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Her responsibilities include ergonomics, training, accident investigation, HazMat response, interfacing with regulators, laboratory inspections, and dealing with many customerrelations issues for the campus of 30,000 students and more than 7,000 faculty and staff. She is a member and officer of many safety-related organizations as well as a professional certification (Certified Safety Professional) and a Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering with a concentration in Ergonomics and Human Factors. Carol is a chapter author for the first, second, and upcoming third edition, of ASSP’s book of Construction Safety Management and Engineering and is serving as a member of the ANSI A-10 Prevention Through Design Technical Report Update.

Greg Ertel, CIH, CSP

WSP, Applied Solutions

Director of HSSE WSP, Applied Solutions - Manage the Health, Safety, Security and Environmental Program for the Construction group of WSP Earth and Environment. Assess, plan and implement proactive HSSE programs for large multi-contractor field/construction projects with a focus on environmental remediation (HAZWOPER) and site upgrades, wastewater treatment, fuel systems, etc. Develop Enterprise level HSSE Procedures and processes to provide an efficient platform to meet regulatory and client requirements, conduct training and prepare site-specific Health and Safety Plans. Past experience includes both Consulting and General Industry (Bausch & Lomb) HSSE positions.