Michael Lies, Project EHS Manager / Turner Construction
Years as an ASSP member: 3 Years
Years in the safety industry: 10 Years
3 Key responsibilities of your job
- Pre-project safety start up reviews
- Project safety management
- Project safety leadership (coaching, auditing, inspecting)
What or Who inspires you
There are two things that have kept me inspired throughout my career.
- The joy of seeing the lightbulb “ah-ha” response from others when you help them understand a complex subject or concept.
- The feeling of success when you solve a complex problem with a lean solution that makes the workplace safer.
Most Meaningful Professional Achievement
Participating in the ASSP Mentor Program to give back to the profession.
Future Career Goal or Aspiration
Pursue another safety certification or risk management certification
Go-to Comfort Food
Gyros
Hobbies/Enjoy Doing Outside of Work
Handball
Recommended TV Series to Watch or Book to Read
Book – A Complaint Is A Gift
Grew up in (city, state)
LaGrange, IL
College Attended / Degree Major
Illinois State University