The following departmental Industry Advisory Boards were formed as a method to ensure that program outcomes and objectives are relevant for graduates within the industry.

Board Members

Members of the Emergency, Disaster and Global Security Studies Board consist of high-ranking members of structural, ARFF and wildland fire departments; emergency services and management areas; distinguished companies; and federal, national and volunteer organizations within the emergency services realm.

Mr. Tim Riecker
Project Manager and Principal Consultant
Emergency Preparedness Solutions

Mr. Adam Montella
President
International Association of Planning Professionals

Mr. Jack Kreckie
Chief of Operations
ARFF Professional Services

Mr. Michael (Mike) McCabe
Education Program Specialist
FEMA/USFA/NFA (retired)

Embry-Riddle's Worldwide College of Arts & Sciences' Master's of Science in Occupational and Safety Management (MSOSM) program is an ABET-accredited graduate degree. MSOSM gives students a nationally recognized credential grounded in industry-validated learning outcomes. To ensure our curriculum stays aligned with the evolving needs of safety, health, aerospace, energy and public-sector environments, we rely on an active Industry Advisory Board that brings together experts from leading organizations to review program objectives, advise on emerging trends and help ensure our graduates are fully prepared for real-world professional practice.

Mr. Kirk Spicer
PE Regional Environmental Manager
Amazon

Mr. Carl Heinlein, ARM, CPEA, CRIS, CSHM, CSP, STSC
Senior Safety Consultant
American Contractors Insurance Group

Mr. Mark A. Lundell, PMP, CSP, CIT
Environmental Health and Safety Engineer
Northrop Grumman, San Diego

Mr. Ronald G. Miller, Jr., GSP, DER, DAPM
Risk Management, EHS Manager
Collier County Government

Dr. James A. Pharmer
Chief Scientist (GT5E); Head, Experimental and Applied Human Performance Research and Development Division (GT55)
USN; Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division

Mr. Ian Chapin, MSOSM
Ergonomist
The Boeing Company

Mr. Ryan M. Wolff, MS, CSP, CFPS
Environmental Health and Safety Program Administrator
Traverse City Light & Power

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