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(Virtual) MTBMA Safety Committee Meeting

The committee meets to discuss safety within the transportation industry.

Friday, February 20, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EST)

Join Us Virtually

Event Details

Want to be part of the MTBMA Safety Committee? Join us as we discuss safety initiatives, best practices, regulations, cutting-edge products, and more—shaping the future of safety in the transportation industry. To get involved, contact Laura Strange at lstrange@mtbma.org!

Resources for the upcoming Annual Safety Awards Banquet

Safety Visionary Award
Nomination Form
Criteria

Safety Excellence Awards
Nomination Form
Criteria

Aggregate Safety Awards
Nomination Form
Criteria

Contractor Safety Awards
Nomination Form
Criteria

Ed Tracey Distinguished Supervisor Awards
Nomination Form & Criteria

Adele Abrams
Adele Abrams Littler Mendelson PC
Greg Andricos
Greg Andricos Wagman Heavy Civil, Inc.
Sue Battey
Sue Battey Associated General Contractors
Tyler Bean
Tyler Bean Allan Myers MD, Inc.
Cassi Beatty
Cassi Beatty Priceless Industries, Inc.
Zac Benevento
Zac Benevento Railroad Construction Company, Inc.
Shane Boyer
Shane Boyer P. Flanigan & Sons, Inc.
Stephen Bucy
Stephen Bucy District 6 State Highway Adm. SHA District 6
Gus Buttar
Gus Buttar Chaney Enterprises
Bob Carrier
Bob Carrier Reliable Contracting Co., Inc.
Kenny Cassidy
Kenny Cassidy AssuredPartners
Emily Cook
Emily Cook Wagman Heavy Civil, Inc.
Lenny Corbin
Lenny Corbin Gray & Son, Inc.
Jonathan Cougnet
Jonathan Cougnet 95 Traffic Safety Supply
Bob Dailey
Bob Dailey U. S. Silica Company
Chris Demski
Chris Demski Allan Myers MD, Inc.
Dan Dickerson
Dan Dickerson Safety Director Concrete General, Inc.
Keith Dill
Keith Dill David A. Bramble, Inc.
Peter Duran
Peter Duran Reliable Contracting Co., Inc.
Katerin Fuentes
Katerin Fuentes Concrete General, Inc.
Adam Gardner
Adam Gardner Practice Leader, Construction Management KCI Technologies, Inc.
Cory Gaye
Cory Gaye Liberty Mutual
Mindy Green
Mindy Green Administrative & Member Services Manager Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association
Janet Groncki
Janet Groncki President & CEO Sunrise Safety Services, Inc.
Miranda Gross
Miranda Gross Sunrise Safety Services, Inc.
Tom Haag
Tom Haag Wagman Heavy Civil, Inc.
Rich Haehn
Rich Haehn The Walsh Group
Kyle Harrison
Kyle Harrison 95 Traffic Safety Supply
Patrick Hart
Patrick Hart Brawner Builders, Inc.
Peter Heath
Peter Heath Chaney Enterprises
Bob Hegburg
Bob Hegburg Gallagher
Nikki Herald
Nikki Herald Priceless Industries, Inc.
Mo Higazy
Mo Higazy Kiewit
Lee Anne Janney
Lee Anne Janney Skanska USA Civil SE, Inc.
Jason Jeran
Jason Jeran Account Executive - Safety Gallagher
David Jones
David Jones Director of Health and Safety Flatiron Dragados
Peter Kaplan
Peter Kaplan Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson
Dee Dee Kennedy
Dee Dee Kennedy Executive Director Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association
Laurie M. Lawler
Laurie M. Lawler VP of Operations Maryland Transportation Builders & Materials Association
Luke Lazar
Luke Lazar Flagger Force Traffic Control Services
Jaime Lopez
Jaime Lopez Safety Manager M Luis Construction Co.
David Madaras
David Madaras Chesapeake Region Safety Council, Inc.
Hayley Martin
Hayley Martin Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association
Ryan Masotti
Ryan Masotti 95 Traffic Safety Supply
Anthony Mastrorocco
Anthony Mastrorocco Safety Manager Kiewit
Deneen Mazzone
Deneen Mazzone Outside Sales Representative Traffic Safety Supplies, LLC
Michael McCauley
Michael McCauley SHA
Jim McNelis
Jim McNelis Executive Vice President Fay, S&B USA Construction
Steve Noel
Steve Noel Roadblock Solutions
Tyler Null
Tyler Null Safety & Health Supervisor Vulcan Materials Company LLC
Teddy Obrecht
Teddy Obrecht David A. Bramble, Inc.
Tom Parbs
Tom Parbs VP of Sales HAAS Alert
Dawn Pattison
Dawn Pattison Wagman Heavy Civil, Inc.
Ken Payne
Ken Payne Flatiron Dragados
Osvaldo Perez
Osvaldo Perez Safety Representative Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
Chris Plank
Chris Plank Herzog
Sean Popp
Sean Popp Fay, S&B USA Construction
Guthrie Quill
Guthrie Quill Francis O. Day Co., Inc.
Robert Reid
Robert Reid Howlin Concrete, Inc.
Taylor Rhodes
Taylor Rhodes Vice President Rhodes Flagging Services
Scott Richwine
Scott Richwine Flagger Force Traffic Control Services
Edwin Rider
Edwin Rider
Mike Sakata
Mike Sakata President & CEO Maryland Transportation Builders & Materials Association
Steve Sereditch
Steve Sereditch Allan Myers
Bellal Shaaban
Bellal Shaaban Fay, S&B USA Construction
Christopher Shertzer
Christopher Shertzer Allan Myers MD, Inc.
Neil Siedenstricker
Neil Siedenstricker York Building Products Company
Steve Simpson
Steve Simpson
Michael Smith
Michael Smith Vice President USI Insurance
Bob Snyder
Bob Snyder Allan Myers MD, Inc.
Teri Soos
Teri Soos Maryland State Highway Administration
Katie Strange
Katie Strange Administrative Assistant Maryland Transportation Builders & Materials Association
Laura Strange
Laura Strange Director of Member Services Maryland Transportation Builders & Materials Association
Doug Sturtevant
Doug Sturtevant
Dennis Sullivan
Dennis Sullivan Laurel Sand & Gravel, Inc.
Brian Sweeney
Brian Sweeney Mid-Atlantic Sales Manager Eastern Metal Signs and Safety
Mary Ellen Tokar
Mary Ellen Tokar Director of Government Policy Maryland Transportation Builders & Materials Association
Cedric Ward
Cedric Ward Maryland State Highway Administration
Brian Watson
Brian Watson Regional Sales Manager Horizon Signal
James Woodward
James Woodward McLean Contracting Company

For More Information:

Laura Strange
Laura Strange
Director of Member Services Maryland Transportation Builders & Materials Association

Join us on May 8 as we recognize the individuals, teams, and firms leading the way in transportation safety. Your nomination and participation help strengthen a culture where safety comes first.

This event stands as a beacon of recognition for your outstanding dedication to transportation safety. It's an opportunity for us to collectively celebrate and honor the remarkable efforts and achievements within our industry. Your participation in this important event not only highlights your commitment to safety but also inspires others to follow your lead in ensuring safer transportation systems for all. By joining us, you contribute to a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, setting a high standard for safety that resonates throughout our community. Together, let us come together to celebrate, learn, and be inspired as we continue our collective journey towards safer workplaces and transportation for everyone. Mark your calendars and join us for an afternoon of recognition, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to safety at our Annual Safety Awards Celebration. Your presence makes a difference!

Why Submit a Nomination?

Safety leadership deserves to be recognized. Submitting a nomination is your opportunity to:

  • Highlight individuals and teams who go above and beyond to protect people

  • Elevate your firm’s commitment to safety and accountability

  • Showcase best practices that strengthen our industry

  • Honor peers setting the standard for safe job sites and operations


Who Should Be Nominated?

Nominations are open to outstanding safety leaders across the industry, including:

  • MTBMA member firms and project teams

  • Contractors, supervisors, and safety professionals

  • Projects and operations demonstrating measurable safety performance

  • Individuals making a lasting impact on safety culture

Please refer to individual award criteria for specific eligibility requirements.


What Happens After You Submit?

Once nominations are received:

  • Submissions are reviewed by the MTBMA Safety Committee

  • Award recipients are notified in advance of the event

  • Winners are formally recognized during the Safety Awards Banquet

Nomination Deadline

All nominations must be submitted by March 13
Late submissions may not be accepted.


Why Attend the Safety Awards Banquet?

Whether or not you submit a nomination, attending the Safety Awards Banquet offers the opportunity to:

  • Celebrate industry leaders and award recipients

  • Network with peers committed to safety excellence

  • Recognize best-in-class safety programs and individuals

  • Reinforce safety as a core value across Maryland’s transportation industry


Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit more than one nomination?
Yes. Multiple nominations are welcome.

Can I nominate my own firm or a colleague?
Absolutely.

Do I need to attend the event to submit a nomination?
No—attendance is not required, but we encourage you to join us in celebrating the winners.