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Staff Information

Mike Jenson

Director

Phone:  855-6311

Email:  mjenson@indiana.edu

 

The Director is ultimately responsible for the management of all aspects of environmental health and safety at Indiana University. 

 

Education:

B.S. Biochemistry, Indiana University

M.S. Environmental Science, Indiana University

J.D., Indiana University

Professional Experience:

Director of Environmental Health and Safety - Indiana University, since 2008

Associate Director of Environmental Health and Safety - Indiana University, 6 years

Environmental Health and Safety Manager - Indiana University, 1 year

Environmental Compliance Specialist - Indiana University, 6 years

 

 

Ted Alexander

Special Assistant to the Deputy VP of Administration

Phone:  855-9276

Email:  tealexan@indiana.edu

 

Education: 

B.S. Environmental Health/Biology, Indiana State University

M.P.H. Public Health, Indiana University

Graduate Certificate in Public Management, Indiana University

Professional experience: 

Special Assistant to the Deputy VP of Administration - Indiana University, since 2008

University Director of Environmental Health and Safety Management – Indiana University, 13 years

Deputy State Health Commissioner – State Department of Health, 9 years

Assistant Bureau Chief (Environmental Health) – The Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County, 15 years

 

* Ted is honored to have received a Sagamore of the Wabash award for distinguished service from Governor Evan Bayh.

 

 

 

Susie Clendening                                            

Accounting Associate

Phone:  855-6316

Email:  bclenden@indiana.edu

 

Susie is the accounting associate for EHS. In this role she is responsible for departmental purchasing and invoicing and personnel records management. Susie is happy to pitch in when help is needed in other areas as well including newsletter editing and temporary food event approvals. She has been at IU for 30 years and can usually find a way to get things done.

 

 

 

Carole Baynes

Office Assistant

Phone:  855-6311

Email:  cbaynes@indiana.edu

 

When you stop by or call the Office of Environmental Health and Safety Management, the first person you will probably be in contact with will be Carole Baynes. Carole can answer your general questions or direct you to a staff member who can answer more specific questions. She will be happy to help you in any way possible such as taking information on your hazardous waste pick up or assisting with your temporary food event form. Carole has a BA. in journalism from Indiana University and has been working for EHS for 12 years. Prior to EHS she worked for the I.U. Fire and Safety Office for 17 years.

 

 

 

Dan Derheimer

Environmental Manager

Phone:  855-3234

Email:  dderheim@indiana.edu

 

Responsible for overseeing and administering environmental management programs including hazardous materials, spill response, stormwater and SPCC management, environmental property assessments, underground storage tank management, and indoor air quality concerns.

 

Education:

B.S. Natural Resources and Environmental Science, Purdue University

M.P.A. Public Administration, University of West Florida

Professional experience:

Environmental Manager - Indiana University, since 1987

 

 

 

Jami Bennett

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Phone:  856-3108

Email:  jalbenne@indiana.edu

 

Responsible for hazard communication program; assisting with asbestos and OSHA inspections, personal protective equipment, and safety initiatives; and for assisting with CPR and first aid training.


Education:

B.S. Occupational Safety Management , Indiana University

Professional experience:

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist - Indiana University, since 2007

Safety Consultant – Safety Management Group, 2 years

Human Resources Assistant – Silgan Plastics, 3 years

 

 

Chris Kohler

Laboratory Safety Manager

Phone:  855-5454

Email:  cekohler@indiana.edu

 

Responsible for management of the laboratory safety and bloodborne pathogens programs including preparation of the Laboratory Chemical Safety Plan and the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan; recordkeeping for vaccinations; training in chemical hygiene and storage, general laboratory safety, and bloodborne pathogens exposure control; overseeing inspection of laboratories and equipment; and consultation on safety aspects of laboratory procedures and design.

 

Education:

B.A. Geology, Indiana University

M.S. Geology, Indiana University

Professional experience:

Laboratory Safety Officer - Indiana University, since 2002

Environmental Specialist - National Environmental Services Corp., 10 years

Geologist - Indiana Geological Survey, 8 years

 

 

Richard Breeden

Industrial Hygienist

Phone:  855-6313

Email:  rkbreede@indiana.edu

 

Responsible for the asbestos, lead paint, and respiratory protection programs including medical surveillance.

 

Education: 

B.S. Civil Engineering, Oregon State University

M.S. Environmental Engineering, Penn State University

 

Professional experience: 

Industrial Hygienist - Indiana University, since 1976

Industrial Hygienist - US Army Environmental Hygiene Agency, 1 year

Sanitary Engineer - US Army Preventive Medicine Service, 3 years

 

 

 

Rex Howard

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Phone:  855-7907

Email:  rehoward@indiana.edu

 

Responsible for the hazardous materials and waste management, biohazardous waste management, and emergency response programs including preparation of the hazardous waste and emergency response Integrated Contingency Plan for IUB.

 

Education:

B.S. Earth Science, Tennessee Technological University

Graduate Certificate in Hazardous Materials Management, Indiana University

Professional Experience:

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist - Indiana University, since 1996

Hazardous Waste Manager - Heritage Environmental Services, 6 years

 

 

Susan Howard

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Phone:  856-2351

Email:  suhoward@indiana.edu

 

Responsible for hazardous materials and waste management, biohazardous waste management, spill response, and emergency planning including preparation of guidance and informational materials for these programs, and management of website content for the EHS department.

 

Education:

B.S. Natural Resources and Environmental Science, Purdue University

Professional experience:

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist - Indiana University, since 1999

Hazardous Waste Manager - Heritage Environmental Services, 9 years

 

 

Trever Ann Boehm

Laboratory Safety Assistant Manager

Phone:  855-3233

Email:  taboehm@indiana.edu

 

Responsible for overall data management and assistance of laboratory inspections, chemical inventory and equipment evaluations; training and guidance for Lab Safety Technicians; consulting on safety aspects of laboratory procedures and design; and hazardous material spill response.

 

Education:

B.A. Marine Science, Jacksonville University

Professional experience:

Laboratory Safety Assistant Manager – Indiana University, since 2008

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist - Indiana University, 2 years

Veterinary Technician - Calumet Emergency Veterinary Clinic, 2 years

Wet Chemistry Analyst - Gabriel Environmental Services, 6 months

 

 

Patricia Moser

Industrial Hygienist

Phone:  855-6177

Email:  pmmoser@indiana.edu

 

Responsible for conducting industrial hygiene surveys to evaluate workplace hazards, administering the hearing conservation and confined space programs including training, and assisting with the asbestos, lead and indoor air quality programs.

 

Education:

B.S. Environmental Science, Rutgers University

Professional experience:

Industrial Hygienist - Indiana University, since 1994

Industrial Hygiene / Emergency Response / Construction Safety / Environmental Remediation, 20 years

 

 

Ray Ruark

Occupational Safety and Health Manager

Phone:  856-4759

Email:  wruark@indiana.edu

 

Responsible for overseeing and administering occupational safety and public health programs including workplace hazard assessments, confined space evaluations, respirator fit testing, hearing conservation, fall protection, lockout/tagout, asbestos and lead management, ergonomics, food sanitation, hazard communication, and other employee safety concerns.

 

Education:

B.S. Health and Safety Education, Indiana University

M.S. Health and Safety Education, Indiana University

Certificate in Safety Management, United States Navy

Professional experience:

Training Coordinator - Indiana University, since 2003

Coordinator of Life Protection and Loss Control Training - Indiana University, 1 year

Faculty/Professional Staff (Hazard Control Program) - Indiana University, 15 years

Facilities Manager (School of HPER) - Indiana University, 2 years

Safety/Human Resources Manager - Kelly Construction, 3 years

EHS Training Mgr - General Electric, 1 year

Private Consultant in EHS Safety, Education, and Training, 6 years

 

 

Dian Tollinger

Training Coordinator

Phone:  855-4477

Email:  ctolling@indiana.edu

 

Responsible for coordinating and presenting mandatory and recommended EHS training for IUB and regional campuses.

 

Education:

B.S. Biochemistry, Purdue University

M.S. Genetics, Purdue University

Professional experience:

EHS Specialist - Indiana University, since 2004

Associate Director, Safety & Risk  Management - San Jose State University, 4 years

Campus EHS Program Manager - University of California San Francisco, 3 years

Safety Officer - General Electric Government Services @ NASA-ARC, 15 years

 

 

Michael Dorsett

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Phone:  855-0857

Email:  mjdorset@indiana.edu

 

Responsible for coordinating stormwater management programs at IU campuses, assisting with the hazardous materials management program at IUB, spill response, and maintenance of the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plan for IUB.

 

Education:

B.S. Biology, Purdue University

Professional experience:

Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist - Indiana University, since 2006  

Hazardous Materials Supervisor, Monroe County Solid Waste District, 7 years

Assistant Fisheries Biologist, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, 3 years

 

 

Graham McKeen

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Phone:  856-5482

Email:  gmckeen@indiana.edu

 


Responsible for administering the food protection program for temporary food events and permanent food service facilities as well as addressing public and environmental health issues associated with drinking and swimming water quality, sewage problems inside buildings, communicable diseases, pest management, and planning and preparedness for public health emergencies.

 

Education:

B.S. Environmental Management, Indiana University

Professional Experience:

EHS Specialist – Indiana University, since 2006

Environmental Health Specialist – Brown County Health Department, 1 year

 

 

Shane Modglin

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Phone:  856-3347

Email:  jmodglin@indiana.edu

 

Responsible for administering the food protection program for temporary food events and permanent food service facilities as well as addressing public and environmental health issues associated with drinking and swimming water quality, sewage problems, communicable diseases, pest management, planning and preparedness for public health emergencies. Also responsible for crane and hoist safety and assisting with hazardous materials spill response.

 

Education:

M.S. Safety Management, Indiana University

B.S. Public Health, Indiana University

Professional Experience:

EHS Specialist – Indiana University, since 2006

Public Health Coordinator – Brown County Health Department, 2 years

Environmental Health Specialist – Morgan County Health Department, 3 years

Environmental Health Specialist III – Marion County Health Department, 2 years

 

 

Lisa Potts

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Phone:  855-7546

Email:  cooperlm@indiana.edu

 

Responsible for administering programs in the following areas: hazard communication, machine guarding, material handling, powered platforms and manlifts safety, scaffolding safety, and welding, cutting, and brazing safety. Also responsible for assisting with programs in excavation and trenching safety, fall protection, and first aid, analyzing OSHA 200/300 data, assisting in asbestos inspections, and other safety initiatives.

 

Education:

M.S. Safety Management, Indiana University

B.S. Occupational Safety and Health, Indiana University

A.S. Hazard Control, Indiana University

Certificate in Hazard Control, Indiana University

Professional experience:

EHS Specialist – Indiana University, since 2006

Independent Safety Manager – CB&T and Chapman Corp., 1 year

Safety Trainer/Advisor – Safety Management Group, 4 years

Steel-bay Coordinator/Safety Observer – General Electric, 4 years

 

 

 

Nora Czar

Laboratory Safety Technician

Phone:  856-5970

Email:  nczar@indiana.edu

 

Responsible for conducting inspections of laboratories; equipment, and chemical handling & storage areas; reconciling and conducting chemical inventories; consulting on safety aspects of laboratory procedures and design; and hazardous material spill response.

 

Education:

Master of Public Affairs, Indiana University

M.S. Environmental Science & Policy, Central European University

M.S. Chemical Engineering, Technical University of Budapest

Professional Experience:

Laboratory Safety Technician – Indiana University, since 2008

Research Assistant – Indiana University, 5 years

Environmental Management Consultant – TUV Management Systems, 1.5 years

Environmental Engineer – DUNAFERR, 2.5 years

 

 

Shonna Raejean McCracken

Laboratory Safety Technician

Phone:  855-8217

Email:  srmccrac@indiana.edu

 

Responsible for conducting inspections of laboratories, equipment, and chemical handling & storage areas; reconciling and conducting chemical inventories; consulting on safety aspects of laboratory procedures and design; and hazardous material spill response.

 

Education:

B.S. Environmental Health Science, Eastern Kentucky University

Professional Experience:

Laboratory Safety Technician – Indiana University, since 2008

Environmental Scientist – Indiana Department of Transportation, 1 year

Environmental Consultant Internship – Environmental Concerns, 6 months

TOC Analyst – EnviroData Group, 1 year

 

 

 

Rick Peterson

Hazardous Materials Technician

Phone:  856-5432

Email:  rspeters@indiana.edu

 

Responsible for assisting in Hazardous Materials and Waste Management, Biohazardous waste management, and Emergency Response programs.

 

Education:

B.S. Environmental Management, Indiana University

Professional Experience:

Hazardous Materials Technician – Indiana University, since 2007

Environmental Management Assistant – Indiana University, 2 years

 

 

Alex Bohorquez

Laboratory Safety Technician

Phone:  856-7533

Email:  abohorqu@indiana.edu

 

Responsible for conducting inspections of laboratories, equipment, and chemical handling & storage areas; reconciling and conducting chemical inventories; consulting on safety aspects of laboratory procedures and design; and hazardous material spill response.

 

Education:

M.A. Zoology and Neuroscience, Indiana University

B.S. Biology, University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Professional Experience:

Laboratory Safety Technician – Indiana University, since 2009

Research Assistant – Indiana University, 4 years

Assistant Instructor – Indiana University, 2 years

 

 

April Karr

Laboratory Safety Technician

Phone:  856-7434

Email:  alkarr@indiana.edu

 

Responsible for conducting inspections of laboratories, equipment, and chemical handling & storage areas; reconciling and conducting chemical inventories; consulting on safety aspects of laboratory procedures and design; and hazardous material spill response.

 

Education:

B.S. Life Sciences, Indiana State University

Professional Experience:

Laboratory Safety Technician – Indiana University, since 2009

Seasonal Field Biologist – Environmental Solutions and Innovations, 8 months

Environmental Field Technician Internship – Indiana State University, 6 months

 

 

Randy Evans

Occupational Safety Coordinator for Research Safety

Phone:  856-8217

Email:  evansr@indiana.edu

 

Responsible for administering safety and health programs at the Indiana University Cyclotron Facility and for coordinating the management of those programs with the University Office of Environmental Health and Safety.  Also responsible for monitoring OSHA compliance in University animal care and use programs.

 

Education:

B.S. Occupational Health and Safety, National University

M.S. Safety Management, National University

Professional Experience:

Occupational Safety Coordinator for Research Safety – Indiana University, since 2009

Environmental Health and Safety Group Leader – Pilkington Automotive Glass Tempering, 4 years

Environmental Health and Safety Team Leader – Pilkington Modular Plastics, 2 years

Environmental Health and Safety Manager – Pilkington Aerospace, 8 years

Environmental Health and Safety Manager – Pilkington Barnes Hind, 6 years

Facilities Maintenance Manager – Calcitek Inc., 3 years