Kim has worked in heavy industry for more than thirty years, transitioning from the trades to full-time safety in 1997 as a yard safety specialist. His career continued to grow becoming a Washington State OSHA safety compliance officer and on to Safety Director for Alaska’s largest shipyard. The unique path from deck plates to the board room gives Kim a unique perspective and understanding of how safety is applied and practiced in the workplace. He knows that for a safety culture to exist and be successful requires “buy-in” from all levels of the company, a shared value in practice. His approach is not “Safety First”, but rather “Safety Always”. He also understands that employees must embrace safety; not because they are told to – but because they believe in it.
Kim Hodne
Managing Director
(907) 202-6299
Brandon began his career as a card-carrying member of the Carpenter’s Local Union #106 and worked his way through the ranks of several Iowa specialty interior contractors. Brandon was previously employed with an ENR Top Specialty Contractor where he worked on the site of Microsoft’s large data center project in Des Moines. This opportunity allowed him to look at construction project safety from a different perspective, all the while providing him knowledge growth of “whole-project” safety. Brandon now helps to provide a well-rounded safety mentality to job sites and provides the CSSI team with a “field perspective” while delivering a wide array of services related to inspections, site visits, and employee education.
Brandon Black
Director of Education & Training
(515) 577-5198
Payten comes with a wealth of experience in operations and people management. With a foundation in customer success, she navigates the intricacies of client relationships, ensuring satisfaction. Her expertise extends to process management and policy implementation, where she thrives in optimizing efficiency and effectiveness. Payten's passion lies in fostering organizational success, utilizing her skills to drive growth and development while maintaining focus on client needs. With a commitment to excellence, she seeks out opportunities to enhance operations and elevate client experiences.
Payten Page
Operations Coordinator
515-657-4387
Prior to starting his focus on construction safety, Justin had 24 years of experience in meeting food safety standards while achieving nationally recognized certifications. During this time Justin earned a fundamental appreciation for the importance of safety. He brings a safety culture and behavior-based perspective to CSSI with a passion for continued growth and learning as demonstrated by his pursuit to graduate from CSSI’s Building a Safety Champion program and completion of Holmes Murphy’s Risk and Management series. As a Safety Director for an underground utilities company, Justin attained competent person status for excavation and confined spaces. As a Safety Consultant, Justin will bring a “Everyone home! Every Day!” perspective to each and every inspection he conducts and training course he delivers.
Justin Brighton
Safety Consultant
515-231-7157
Anna started her career in safety over a decade ago in the heavy and civil construction environment. After graduating from Black Hawk College and Western Illinois University with degrees in Business, Anna has found a passion for safety and the core belief that safety is fundamental to all aspects of business operations. Having experience in multiple facets of the heavy and civil construction industry such as facility management, program development and implementation, quality control, project management, construction materials production, insurance, and risk management positions Anna to be able to connect the ‘why’ and the ‘how’. Anna is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Associate Safety Professional (ASP) through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) and has earned several technical certifications related to the construction industry. Through working with organizations like the National Safety Council, she has earned the Advanced Safety Certificate and was named to their class of 2021 Rising Stars of Safety. Anna believes in servant leadership and demonstrates this through her work with the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and the Moline Second Alarmers Association. With a dedication for continuous improvement, she hopes to inspire others to bridge the gap between safety and operations. As stated on the ASSP challenge coin, Anna truly believes that safety, health, and well-being are the inherent right of all.
Anna Copeland
Safety Consultant
(309) 781-3066
Luke began his career in law enforcement in 2000, and, while in that role conducted training for over ten years in numerous assignments as a member of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in Denver, Colorado. These years of service helped him to learn and value the importance of leadership and accountability for safe operations, as well as the importance of quality and detail in professional training. He began his second career 4 years ago in the insurance arena, risk management arena specifically in worker’s compensation and risk management. In 2021, he began work in the State of Iowa for a large agricultural cooperative, which included roles in training, safety, and compliance. He conducted inspections in a multitude of hazardous environments, as well as conducted safety training for all employees. While in this role, he assisted with developing safety committees, as well as several other programs prioritizing behavioral-based safety. Over time he assisted with transforming company culture in the direction of becoming safety oriented. In the future, Luke continues his professional growth with additional certifications in order to fulfill emerging instructional opportunities and to continue to build a strong partnership with MBI membership. Luke brings a passion to enhance safety at home, work, and community.
Luke Longman
Regional Manager
(303) 929-4542
Chris began his career as a Park Ranger in the US Corp of Engineers Co-op program, interpreting and enforcing federal, state, and local recreational laws, regulations, and policies, while leading operations and providing a safe recreational experience. Following the Park Ranger program, he transitioned into heavy equipment operation focusing on large earth-moving equipment. During this tenure, he began his passion for training and safety. Following his heavy equipment career, he shifted into the Iowa DOT Highway and Maintenance division, performing various duties including field safety responsibilities. Since 2004, Chris has been a volunteer firefighter, first responder, and certified EMT. He assists with coordinating training activities, expanding his knowledge into high/low angle rope rescue, grain bin safety, and hazmat, among many other public safety initiatives. Chris exemplifies the entrepreneur and community-based ethics that are paramount for an effective cultural change agent.
Chris Pankow
Regional Manager
(563)880-2582
Liam started his career in construction as a labor for a small general contractor in his hometown. While he attended the University of Central Missouri, he participated in the fraternity Phi Sigma Kappa and received his degree in bachelors of science in Occupational Safety and Health. After graduating, he started his safety career working for an underground utility contractor (natural gas distribution) working as a Field Safety Specialist in Detroit, MI. He then proceeded to become an Area Safety Manager for the same company working in the Nebraska area. Liam is a Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals and has earned several technical certifications related to the construction industry. When it comes to safety Liam believes that we must plan and execute work as if failure will occur.