Our Team

Cory Bruner

Director of Propel Safety & Consulting
San Antonio, Texas

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Cory has been in the safety profession for twenty seven years. He has testified or been an expert witness for safety related matters in over thirty cases in both federal and state courts. He has consulted and worked with clients in the oil and gas, general construction, specialty construction, electrical construction, meat packing, cold storage, sports, legal and chemical industries. For the past 25 years, Cory has been developing and executing training programs. During that time, he founded Propel Consulting, as well as Propel Career Academy. At Propel Consulting and Propel Career Academy, Cory leads a superstar team of experts in craft and safety training and development, as well as safety and legal consulting.

Education:

Central Community College-EMT-B
Bellevue University – Legal Studies
Northwestern California University School of Law

Experience:

Facility Solutions Group, Inc: Chief Risk Officer 2016 - Present
Wayne J Griffin Electric, Inc.: Director of Safety 2014 - 2016
Brundage-Bone :Safety Director 2005 - 2014
Tri-Con Manufacturing: Safety Manager 2004 – 2005
John Morrell: Safety Manager 2003 – 2005
Wagner Meinert,: EHS PSM/RMP Consultant 2002 – 2003
Salt Lake Winter Olympics: Safety Security Supervisor 1999 – 2002
Monfort Foods: Safety Coordinator 1995 - 1999

Safety Health Education:

NCCER Master Instructor
NCCER Safety Craft Instructor
Texas Loss Control License
NFPA 70E Certification
OSHA 501 and 510
OSHA 10- & 30-Hour Construction & General Industry Trainer
EM-385 40 Hour
192 Hour Construction Safety and Health Professional
132 Hour Occupational Safety and Health Professional
233 Hour Oil and Gas Safety and Health Professional

Continuing Education:

Harvard Extension: Project Management
Harvard Extension: Anatomy X Musculoskeletal Cases
Harvard Extension: Legal Contracts
Harvard Extension: Jury Deliberations
John Hopkins University: Chemicals and Health
University of Pennsylvania: American Law
University of North Dakota: Death Investigation
Wesleyan University: Property Liability Law and Economics
University of North Carolina: Environmental Law and Policy
Basic Mediation Training 40-Hours
Competent Person Fall Protection Certification
Competent Person Excavations Certification
OHSAS/OHSMS 18001:2007: Certified Auditor # 2612476

Frank Hemp

Safety & Trade Instuctor & Consultant
San Antonio, Texas

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Frank is a safety consultant with 10 years of experience in occupational safety. He has consulted and worked with general contractors and construction firms. Passionate about safety, Frank believes in the power of training and monitoring to keep site and people safe at all times. He is an OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer, NCCER Master Trainer, and CSSP Safety Instructor. With knowledge in both OSHA and Core of Engineers, Frank helps companies develop, implement strategies, and maintain policies and procedures for his clients safety programs with a focus on preventing workplace injuries and illnesses for their employees. He has worked with Propel Consulting and Propel Career Academy from the beginning, and feels blessed to be able to work with such an amazing team of professionals.

Training/Education:

NCCER Electrical, Field Safety, Safety Technology & Craft Instructor
OSHA 510, 511, 500, 501 Certified Trainer
Technical Insurance Services/Inspector
American Red Cross Instructor
Warehouse/Rough Terrain Forklift Trainer
MEWP Trainer
MSA Fall Protection Trainer

Experience:

Facility Solutions Group, Inc.: Safety & Risk Manager 2017 - Present
Brundage-Bone Concrete Pumping Safety Coordinator 2006 - 2017
AEP Arizona Environmental Progress: Safety Coordinator 2001 - 2006
American West Airlines: Ramp Safety 2000 - 2001

James Balagia

General Counsel
San Antonio, Texas

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James has extensive experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating residential and commercial construction contracts for clients of many trades across the United States. His expertise ranges from small maintenance agreements to multi-million dollar commercial contracts. Additionally, James enjoys providing his clients with general legal advice that goes beyond contract management. As a legal consultant, James’s primary goal is to protect his clients from liability and financial loss that often results from poorly managed contractual arrangements. James received his Juris Doctor degree from Baylor Law School and his Master of Business Administration degree from Baylor's Hankamer School of Business. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and diligently maintains good standing with the Texas Bar.

In his spare time, James enjoys deer hunting, playing guitar, and watching science fiction and horror movies.

Carrie Garza

Safety Coordinator & Trainer
San Antonio, Texas

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Carrie is a Safety Coordinator and Trainer with years of experience in the electrical and
safety field. She has a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry, is
skilled in Safety and Risk management, Coordinating, Process Scheduling, Customer
Service, Supervisory Skills, and Performing inspectorate work. She is a Journeyman
Electrician and has 14 years of experience as an Inspector with the City of San Antonio
with 7 years of experience in the electrical field prior. She also has 15 years of
combined experience as a Dispatcher and Service Coordinator facilitating electrical and
signage services, billing, and maintaining Service and lighting contracts. Her knowledge
of safe work practices led her to seek a position in the safety field as a Safety
Coordinator. Carrie currently supervises the safety of FSG workers in a combination of
understanding legal safety requirements and setting standards for the company's
workforce and she uses her knowledge and experience to help train workers to
understand safety procedures and requirements. She has a certified focus in OSHA 510
and 500 from UT of Arlington. Carrie is also an NCCER Instructor with Propel Career
Academy.

Training/Education:

San Antonio College (Basics) (2 years) San Antonio, Texas
NCCER Electrical, Field Safety, Safety Technology & Craft Instructor
NC3 Greenlee Trainer
CSST - Construction Site Safety Technician
CSSS - Construction Site Safety Supervisor
CSSO - Construction Site Safety Orientation Field Safety Technology
CCPR/First Aid Instructor
MSA Fall Protection Trainer
OSHA 500 & OSHA 510
Forklift Operator Instructor
Journeyman Electrician

Experience:

Facility Solutions Group, Inc.: Safety & Risk Manager 2021 – Present
Facility Solutions Group, Inc.: Electrical & Aerial Dispatch 2012 – 2021
Comet Signs: Sign Service Manager 2005 - 2010
City of San Antonio – Electrical/Sign Inspector 1992 – 2005
City of San Antonio – Electrician 1982 – 1990

Felipe Cedillo

Safety Coordinator & Trainer
San Antonio, Texas

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Training/Education:

NCCER Electrical, Field Safety, Safety Technology & Craft Instructor
South West Texas Junior College (Basics) (2 years) Eagle Pass, TX Texas
Careers (Paralegal) San Antonio, TX 1998-1999 Eagle Pass High School
NCCER #23712427 CSST Construction Site Safety Technician
CSSS- Construction Site Safety Supervisor
CSSO- Construction Site Safety Orientation Field Safety Safety Technology
Certified CPR, First Aid CDL Class A/A Commercial Driver License with
Hazardous Material and X-Tanks (Endorsements) Occupational Safety
and Health Standards for General Industry (OSHA # 511) Lockout/Tagout
Procedures Fall Protection Confined Space: Training and Certification
Member of FFA (Future Farmers of America) Lighting Safety Incident Report
Investigations Conduct Safety Meetings Urine Analysis Collector JSA training
SSE Program H2s: Training and Certification Tanker Endorsement
OSHA 501
Osha 30
OSHA 10

Experience:

Facility Solutions Group, Inc.: Safety & Risk Manager 2021 - Present
RDWY: Field Safety representative 2019 – 2021
HWH :Truck Driver 2020 – 2020
RES Americas Wind Energy: Truck Driver 2019 - 2019
Legend Energy Services: Equipment Operator 2017 - 2019
Frac Tech: Equipment Operator 2017 - 2017
Pro Frac: Equipment Operator 2016 - 2017

Priscilla Morales

Safety Coordinator & Trainer
San Antonio, Texas

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Priscilla started off her career early on at the age of 16 instructing CPR, First Aid and AED courses for both American Heart Association and ECSI. She also received her Associates Degree before her high school diploma and is now at the finish line of obtaining her Bachelors of Science in Occupational Safety and Health. Additionally she attended and assisted many training sessions with University of Arlington and NCCER . With Propel Consulting she is able to bring that expertise to both El Paso Texas and Albuquerque New Mexico as their Safety Coordinator. With this influence, current electrical contractor onsite experience, and school degree, Priscilla is actively analyzing workplaces to identify occupational hazards and formulating solutions to control them.

Training/Education:

NCCER Electrical, Field Safety, Safety Technology & Craft Instructor
Transmountain Early College High School
El Paso Community College (Associates Degree)
University of Arlington
Columbia Southern University (Bachelors)

Experience:

Facility Solutions Group, Inc.: Safety & Risk Manager 2021 - Present
CPR & First Aid Instructor 2018 - 2021

Paul Stevens

Safety Coordinator & Trainer
New york, New Jersey

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Training/Education:

NCCER Electrical, Field Safety, Safety Technology & Craft Instructor
OSHA 510, OSHA 500 & 502
NCCER Electrical, Field Safety, Safety Technology & Craft Instructor
Warehouse & Rough Terrain Forklift Trainer
Aerial Work Platform Trainer
National Safety Council CPR/First Aid Instructor

Experience:

Facility Solutions Group, Inc.: Safety & Risk Manager 2014 - Present
Serious Welding & Mechanical LLC: Business Owner 2009 – 2014
Archon Vitamin Corporation: V.P./Operations Manager 1998 – 2009
Intergel: General Manager 1993 – 1998
Pioneer Pharmaceuticals: General Manager 1987 - 1993

Ernie Conn

Safety Coordinator & Trainer
Austin, Texas

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Provide employees training, information and updates concerning safety, correct use of tools and equipment, and personal protective equipment for both everyday and specialty use. Maintain the safety program with routine inspections on the location where work is being performed. Involved in the “roll out” of new projects for any input pertaining to safety, recognition of any possible hazards, and how best to prepare for them.

Training/Education:

OHSA 510, OSHA 500 & 502
NCCER Electrical, Field Safety, Safety Technology & Craft Instructor
NC3 Greenlee Trainer
Warehouse & Rough Terrain Fork Lift Trainer
MSA Fall Protection Trainer
Aerial Work Platform Trainer
American Heart CPR/First Aid Instructor
ASMI Accident Scene Management Trainer
Travelers Daily Safety Management Trainer
Travelers Accident Scene Investigation Trainer
Texas Master Electrician-TDLR # 29571

Experience:

Facility Solutions Group, Inc.: Safety & Risk Manager 2002 - Present
Hurst Electric, Hurst, Texas Electrical Superintendent 1997 - 2002
E. C. Electric, Fort Worth, Texas Master Electrician Owner 1995 - 1997
J. R. Hall Electric, Grand Prairie, Texas Electrical Superintendent 1990 - 1995
Jinks Electric, Grand Prairie, Texas Electrical Superintendent 1983 - 1990

Chris Payne

Safety Coordinator & Trainer
Austin, Texas

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Provide employees training, information, and updates concerning safety, correct use of tools and equipment, and personal protective equipment for both everyday and specialty use. Maintain the safety program with routine inspections on the location where work is being performed. Involved in the “roll out” of new projects for any input pertaining to safety, recognition of any possible hazards and how best to prepare for them.

Training/Education:

NCCER Electrical, Field Safety, Safety Technology & Craft Instructor
Austin Community College
MSA Fall Protection Trainer
OSHA 10 & 30

Experience:

Facility Solutions Group, Inc.: Safety & Risk Coordinator 2019 – Present
New York Life: Agent 2016 – 2019
Charles Schwab: Analyst 2000 - 2015

Robert Freestone

Safety Coordinator & Trainer
San Antonio, Texas

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Training/Education:

NCCER Electrical, Field Safety, Safety Technology & Craft Instructor
NCCER Master Instructor
OSHA 501 and 510
OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Construction Trainer
Sunbelt Aerial Work Platform Trainer
EM-385 8 Hour
24 Hour Competent Person in Fall Protection
Site safety Supervisor 60 Hour
Connecticut Journeyman Electrician #ELC0190317-E2

Experience:

NCCER Electrical, Field Safety, Safety Technology & Craft Instructor
NCCER Master Instructor
OSHA 501 and 510
OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Construction Trainer
Sunbelt Aerial Work Platform Trainer
EM-385 8 Hour
24 Hour Competent Person in Fall Protection
Site safety Supervisor 60 Hour
Connecticut Journeyman Electrician #ELC0190317-E2

Gary Rich

Safety Coordinator & Trainer
San Antonio, Texas

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Training/Education:

NCCER Electrical, Field Safety, Safety Technology & Craft Instructor
OSHA 500 & 502
OSHA 30
NYC DOB SST Supervisor
24 Hour Fall Protection
First Aid/CPR & AED Trained
Bucket Truck Operator Trained

Experience:

Facility Solutions Group, Inc.: Safety & Risk Coordinator 2020 - Present
Facility Solutions Group, Inc.: Journeyman Electrician 2012 – 2020
Natale Facility Maintenance – Senior Electrical Safety Technician 2006 – 2012
Overlook Hospital – Electrical Foreman 1996 - 2006

Charlie Baker

Safety Coordinator & Trainer
Southern California

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Training/Education:

NCCER Electrical, Field Safety, Safety Technology & Craft Instructor
Grambling State University Construction BS
Grambling State University Criminal Justice AA
MSA Fall Protection Trainer
Competent Person Fall Protection
Competent Person Excavation
Competent Person Scaffolding
Certified Safety Inspection Techniques
Certified OSHA Standard for Construction
24 Hazwopper
OSHA 501

Experience:

Facility Solutions Group, Inc.: Safety & Risk Manager 2021 - Present
Balfour Beatty: EHS Regional Manager 2010 – 2021
NBC/Universal: EHS Manager 2006 - 2010
Mega Tile and Storage 1998 - 2000

John McNeal

Safety Coordinator & Trainer
Houston, Texas

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Provide employees training, information, and updates concerning safety, correct use of tools and equipment, and personal protective equipment for everyday and specialty use. Maintain the safety program with routine inspections on the location where work is being performed. Involved in the “roll out” of new projects for any input pertaining to safety, recognition of any possible hazards, and how best to prepare for them.

Training/Education:

NCCER Electrical, Field Safety, Safety Technology & Craft Instructor
NC3 Greenlee Trainer
OSHA 510, 500 and 502
NCCER Master Trainer
NCCER Assessment Administrator
NCCER Craft Instructor
NCCER Curriculum Proctor
NCCER Performance Evaluator
NCCER Construction Site Supervisor
MSA Fall Protection Train the Trainer
MSA Competent Person - Safety at Heights
Rough Terrain / Forklift Trainer
MEWP Trainer
CPR/First Aid Trainer
Journeyman Electrician TDLR#

Experience:

Facility Solutions Group, Inc.: Safety & Risk Manager 2007 - Present
Wilson Lighting Journeyman 1999 - 2006
A & F Industries Journeyman 1994 - 1999
Brown and Root Journeyman 1992 - 1994
KCI Constructors Journeyman 1989 - 1992

Shane Emerson

Safety Coordinator & Trainer
Houston, Texas

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Provide employees training, information, and updates concerning safety, correct use of tools and equipment, and personal protective equipment for both everyday and specialty use. Maintain the safety program with routine inspections on the location where work is being performed. Involved in the “roll out” of new projects for any input pertaining to safety, recognition of any possible hazards and how best to prepare for them.

Training/Education:

OHSA 510, OSHA 500 & 502
NCCER Electrical, Field Safety, Safety Technology & Craft Instructor
NC3 Greenlee Trainer
Warehouse & Rough Terrain Fork Lift Trainer
Aerial Work Platform Trainer
CPR/First Aid Instructor
MSA Fall Protection Trainer
Texas Master Electrician-TDLR # 385003

Experience:

Facility Solutions Group, Inc.: Safety & Risk Manager 2013 - Present

Ryan Collins

Safety Coordinator & Trainer
Dallas, Texas

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Training/Education:

Texas A&M Extension CSHO
NCCER Electrical, Field Safety, Safety Technology & Craft Instructor
OSHA 500 Trainer in Construction
Health and Safety Institute CPR/First Aid/ AED Instructor Trainer
MSA Competent Person for Safety at Heights
Ariel Work Platform Instructor
Forklift Operator Instructor
Ladder Safety Trainer Instructor
Excavation and Trenching Competent Person through United Rentals
Confined Space Competent Person through United Rentals
BICSI Installer Copper 2 Certified

Experience:

Facility Solutions Group, Inc.: Safety & Risk Manager 2022 - Present
Facility Solutions Group, Inc: Safety Coordinator 2014 - 2022
PepsiCo: Global Security Officer 2009 - 2014
Cummings Electrical: Apprentice Electrician 2008 - 2009
FSG Electric: Warehouse 2006 - 2008

Matt Massie

Safety Coordinator & Trainer
Dallas, Texas

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Training/Education:

NCCER Electrical, Field Safety, Safety Technology & Craft Instructor
OSHA 501 and 510
Warehouse and Rough Terrain Forklift Trainer
Competent Person Confined Space and Excavation
Competent Person Scaffolding
Competent Person Suspended Scaffolding
Qualified Rigger and Signal Person
First Aid CPR/AED Instructor
Journeyman Electrician License TDLR# 574460

 

Experience:

Facility Solutions Group, Inc.: Safety & Risk Coordinator 2016 - Present
Massie Electrical LLC: Electrician 2010 – 2016
Wal-Mart Distribution Center 2007 - 2010

Javier Martinez

Safety Coordinator & Trainer
Dallas, Texas

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Training/Education:

NCCER Electrical, Field Safety, Safety Technology & Craft Instructor
NC3 Greenlee Trainer
Texas A7M Engineering (TEEX) OSHA San Antonio, TX
Texas Journeyman Electrician-TDLR # 82720
Craft Training Center ABC Electrical Apprentice Level 1 - 4
MSA Fall Protection Trainer

Experience:

Facility Solutions Group, Inc.: Safety & Risk Manager 2008 - Present
Facility Solutions Group, Inc.., Electrical Foreman 1999 - 2008

Benicio Mireles

Safety Coordinator & Trainer
San Antonio, Texas

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Training/Education:

OHSA 510, OSHA 500 & 502
NCCER Electrical, Field Safety, Safety Technology & Craft Instructor
NC3 Greenlee Trainer
Warehouse & Rough Terrain Fork Lift Trainer
Aerial Work Platform Trainer
American Heart CPR/First Aid Instructor
MSA Fall Protection Trainer
Journeyman Electrician TDLR#

Experience:

Facility Solutions Group, Inc.: Safety & Risk Manager                                      2019 - Present

Bechtel: Safety Coordinator      2015 - 2019

Schlumberger: Safety Coordinator 2011 - 2015

McBride Electric: Apprentice Electrician 2005 -2008

Rabalais Electric: Apprentice Electrician 2004 - 2005

Mark Anderson

Safety Coordinator & Trainer
Dallas, Texas

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Training/Education:

NCCER Electrical, Field Safety, Safety Technology & Craft Instructor
OSHA-30
CPR/AED/First-Aid
Lift Truck Certified

Experience:

Facility Solutions Group, Inc.: Safety & Risk Manager 2002 - Present
EMC Electric, Electrical Superintendent 1998 - 2002
Fox Electric Apprentice Electrician/Superintendent 1991 - 1998

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3

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