MOBILE, Ala. – The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU), the leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance for waterfront employers, has appointed 12 maritime...
AEU Launches Loss Control Advisory Council
The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU), the leading provider of workers’ compensation to waterfront employers, announces the launch of a new Loss Control Advisory Council (“Council”).
The Loss Control Advisory Council comprises health and safety professionals from the maritime industry who provide insight into waterfront employers' unique safety challenges. Working closely with AEU’s loss control team, they provide input on safety-related services and innovations and advise on industry-wide safety concerns. Members serve voluntarily for a term of two years.
“With this Council, we’re bringing together a seasoned group of health and safety professionals who have more than 200 years of combined experience,” said Jimmy Burgin, senior vice president and director of loss control at AEU. “Their diverse industry backgrounds and passion for safety will foster action that will undoubtedly raise the bar for maritime workplace safety.”
2023 AEU Loss Control Advisory Council
- Ken Creel, Safety Manager - Mare Island Dry Dock, LLC
- Gary Davis, Director of Safety / Port Security - Peeples Industries, Inc.
- Doug Hosszu, Vessel Operations Manager - Upper River Services, LLC
- Tim Kinsella, Senior EHS, Manager, West Coast Field Operations - Manson Construction
- David Lerma, EHS Manager - Southcoast Welding & Manufacturing
- Bo Ristic, Vice President, HSEQ - Morrison
- Cliff Roberts, Vice President, QHSE - Conrad Industries, Inc.
- Tim Sheppard, Corporate Director of Loss Control - The Cooper Group