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Dr. John W. Wells Jr., Ed.D, MS, CSP, CMIOSH has a bachelor's and a master of science in Safety Management from Murray State University coupled with a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Union University, Jackson Tennessee. Credited with the first-ever multi-generational research on moral and ethical decision-making among Safety Professionals (2012),
Having over thirty years in EHS management (Texaco, Goodyear, and more...) in manufacturing, petroleum, and chemical industries experienced with OSHA's VPP, BST®, Dow's Safe Working Styles©, DuPont's STOP™, along with numerous other programs. As a speaker, author, and practitioner, I continue to evolve my global philosophies assisting companies in building sustainable safety cultures.
PUBLICATIONS
Author, (2001). “Why Safety Committees Fall Short.” September 2001 issue, Occupational Health & Safety Magazine
Author, (2003). “How Effective Is Your Safety Culture.” September 2003 issue, Occupational Health & Safety Magazine
Author, (2003). “Building a Safety Culture.” November 2003, Contractor Tools and Supplies Magazine
Author, (2012). “Professional Commitment, Ethical Reasoning, and the Belief In Regulatory Compliance As Perceived By Safety Professionals”: A 21st Century Millennial Study UMI Dissertation Express
Author, (2013). “Commitment, Ethics & Compliance: A Look at Perceptions in the SH&E Profession”. September 2013 issue, Professional Safety Journal of the American Society of Safety Engineers
Author, (2014). " Is Your Safety Program Under RAPPS". Published October 28, 2014, Occupation Health & Safety Magazine Blog.
Author, (2014). " The Evolution of OSH Curricula: Four Decades of Advancing the Safety Profession." December 2014 issue, Professional Safety Journal of the American Society of Safety Engineers
Author, (2015). “Is Your Safety Program Under RAPP’s”. January 2015 issue, Occupational Health & Safety Magazine
Author, (2015). " Building a Progressive Safety Culture; Five Crucial Tenets" July 2015 issue, Professional Safety Journal of the American Society of Safety Engineers
Author, (2021) “EHS Career Planning – An educational Evolution” submitted ASSP June 7, 2021
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Presenter. (2004). Building a Safety Culture. 27th Annual TN Safety & Health Conference
Presenter. (2011). Professional Commitment, Ethical Reasoning and the Belief in Regulatory Compliance: A Generational Study of 21st Century Safety Professionals. 34th Annual TN Safety & Health Conference
Presenter. (2014). " Is Your Safety Program Under RAPPS". Region IV VPPPA Conference, Asheville, NC
Presenter. (2014). " Is Your Safety Program Under RAPPS". Key Speaker for Pella Corp. Annual Safety Conference
Presenter. (2015 ). " Is Your Program Under RAPP's". VPPPA Region IV Conference
Presenter. (2015). "Safety Responsibility, Accountability, and Proactive Participation. The Cultural Elements which Management affects". 38th Annual TN Safety & Health Conference.
Presenter. (2016). "Managing Ethical Challenges". Region IV VPPPA Safety & Health Excellence Conference.
Presenter. (2017). "Preparing for VPP Recertifications". Region IV VPPPA Safety & Health Excellence Conference
Presenter. (2021). North Alabama ASSP Guest Speaker, Changes in traditional Safety Professional Curricula: Introduction to Athens State OHSM Program
Presenter. (2023). Region IV ASSP Guest Speaker, SMS Program Overload, Quality Over Quantity
Presenter. (2023) Tennessee Safety & Health Congress & Exposition. Guest Speaker SMS Program
Overload, Quality Over Quantity
Presenter. (2023) National VPPPA Conference, Orlando, Florida. Guest Speaker SMS Program
Overload, Quality Over Quantity
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/AWARDS/ MILITARY
· American Society of Safety Professionals (Professional Member)
· Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) Cert #12214
· Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) Charter Member Cert #17715
· 1995-96 ASSE Safety Professional of the Year Sabine Neches Chapter
· Army National Guard, Murray, Kentucky (Honorable Discharge) Military Police Officer
Bill Murray, EdD (Candidate 2026), MS, CSP has a bachelor's and a master of science in Safety Management from Murray State University. A Certified Safety Professional with extensive experience in Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S). He is an award-winning safety leader with a proven performance record and comprehensive knowledge of regulatory compliance. A skilled behavior-based safety professional with passion and dedication to meet challenges associated with developing a habit-strength performance that brings value to an organization.
While completing his Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Bill focused on groundbreaking research and the application of Locus of Control within the Safety Profession, discovering why clients plateau in their safety culture endeavors while creating solutions to address those hurdles.
Bill has a broad-based background with measurable success in the Chemical, Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, and Energy sectors.
Tonya Wells MS, CSP, SGE. (Principal Owner) Is a Murray State graduate holding both a BS and MS in Occupational Safety & Health. Having 35 years of experience in general Industry, petrochemical, and construction. Tonya has worked for Tennessee State OSHA (TOSHA) and Tennessee State Environmental Air Conservation (TEDEC). As a Safety Manager, she has extensive experience in program management, auditing, and program implementation. As an OSHA VPP Special Government Employee, she continues to mentor members in achieving OSHA Star Status. She currently sits as a board member on the Region IV VPPPA Association and the Tennessee Safety & Health Conference.
Jessie Justice, BS Occupational Safety EKU (GSP Graduate Aug 2025). As a Safety Director for a leading construction and & maintenance service provider, he has led top-performing initiatives in incident reduction and program improvements. As a Lead consultant for nine years, Jessie has extensive experience in both General Industry and Construction in compliance auditing, training, and OSHA violation mitigation. As an OSHA-certified trainer, he has trained in a variety of industrial settings nationwide. As an auditor and incident investigator, Jessie has a solid background in OSHA violation negotiations/mitigation for clientele.
Courtney Wells Justice, DC, MS, CCSP, ICSC Biomechanics and Cumulative Trauma Consultant Doctor of Chiropractic Sports Medicine and Injury, Science and Rehabilitation from Logan Chiropractic School, St. Louis, BS Pre-Medicine Premedical Studies Murray State University.
Her specialties include: Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist, Chiropractic Health Care, Alternative Medicine, Preventative Care, Sports Medicine, Sports Injury, Low Back Pain, Spinal Manipulations, Soft Tissue Therapy, Kinesiology Taping, Cupping, Rehabilitation, Movement Therapy, Performance Athlete sports Chiropractic Adjustment,
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