Columbia Southern University

Director, Business Development

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For more than 30 years, CSU has helped adult learners achieve their academic goals by providing the strongest online degree programs at an affordable rate. Carefully designed and taught by professors who are experts within their respective fields, CSU's courses couple real-world experience with the latest industry best practices to give students the edge they need in a competitive job market.
CSU Contact: Tony Atchley, Director, Business Development tony.atchley@columbiasouthern.edu
850-380-3829
columbiasouthern.edu/linkedin.com/

Columbia Southern University

Strategic Advisor for Government, Military & Community Relations

Speaker

Jo Bass served in the U.S. Air Force for over 31 years. In August 2020, she was selected as the 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and the first woman to become the highest senior enlisted leader in any military service, making her a unique trailblazer and role model to hundreds of thousands of men and women. She retired from that position in March 2024 and continues to champion national security and policies that impact veterans and their families using her influence and platform.
Jo has vast whole-of-society leadership experience from cutting-edge technology to our nation's most sensitive relationships. She has written and spoken extensively on leadership, national security, innovation, risk management, international affairs, workforce strategy, and the understanding of generational diversity.
Jo is the founder and president of The Bass Group LLC, developing the leaders our nation needs and fostering a leadership style that breaks barriers, challenges convention, and ignites innovation. She is also a Strategic Advisor to the President of Columbia Southern University, an Ambassador for Hiring Our Heroes, an Honorary Board Co-Chair for the Military Women’s Memorial, and Member of the Board of Directors for the Mighty Hero Homes, the Robert Irvine Foundation, and the Air & Space
Forces Association.
Jo was raised as an Army dependent, living in several overseas and stateside locations, and calls Hawaii home. She graduated with honors from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and now shares her time between Texas and Washington, D.C.

BitRip

COO

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NAMI SELA

Director of Education

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Mental Health information and resources

Safety 101: Proactive Safety Software

Sales and Marketing

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Safety 101 is software for your safety program that features a mobile inspection app, training tracker, employee safety portal and more.

Bureau Veritas North America

Director, Industrial Hygiene Sales

Speaker

Dan L. Christensen, CIH, CSP, CHMM, brings over 20 years of industrial hygiene experience, including leading global programs for major industries such as mining, oil and gas, consulting, and building materials. He has held senior roles, including managing industrial hygiene for seven global units of the world’s largest mineral extraction company and directing IH services at a national consulting firm. Most recently, he led corporate occupational health for the world’s largest building materials company during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dan now serves as the Director of Sales for Industrial Hygiene, hosts the *Analyte* podcast, and is the founder of the IHPro community, where he helps EHS professionals master industrial hygiene.

Dan holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health/Industrial Hygiene from Utah State University and has worked across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. He has instructed professional development courses at AIHA conferences, contributed to crisis response teams, and champions risk assessment as the cornerstone of workplace safety. Outside of work, Dan enjoys fly fishing, oil painting, and teaching. His motto: "Do the risk assessment now or the investigation later."

EHS Insight

Strategic Account Executive

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Spider Tool Holster

CEO

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EHS Insight

Strategic Partner Manager

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EHS Insight offers a software solution that streamlines environmental, health, and safety (EHS) management, making compliance simple and cost-effective. Our goal is to improve safety culture and operational efficiency at a reduced cost. Our software facilitates easy management of audits, incidents, and compliance, supporting a strong organizational culture. With a focus on exceeding EHS regulations and enhancing sustainability, our mobile-first platform is recognized for its user-friendliness, competitive pricing, and robust customer support.

Bayou Safety

VP of Sales

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Safety supplies and safety training

Spider Holster

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Spider Tool Holster is the only self-locking holster system to offer true one-handed access to your tools with a built in docking point for a safety lanyard in case something is dropped. Any job site that uses ladders, scaffolding, and climbing harnesses - should absolutely be using Spider Tool Holster to help protect against injuries from dropped tools.

Marine Chemists of Louisiana, LLC

Senior Marine Chemist

Speaker

29 years of service to the maritime industry and 26 as a certified marine chemist. Owner of Marine Chemists of Louisiana and current Chairman of the Marine Chemist Association.