The EHS department promotes health, safety and environmental compliance within the U-M campus community. At the U-M, protection of the environment and safety on the job is everyone’s responsibility. EHS provides leadership at all levels of the university to maintain a healthy workplace and to protect the environment.
EHS Department Mission, Vision, and Values
The mission of EHS is to support the U-M Mission through partnership, guidance, and education in order to promote health, safety, protection of the environment, and regulatory compliance.
Our vision identifies how we intend to meet that mission.
- EHS provides services that promote health, safety, and environmental responsibility through partnerships, guidance and other activities to support academic, economic and regulatory needs of the U-M.
- EHS leads the U-M in developing, disseminating and applying health, safety and environmental programs using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative ideas.
- EHS promotes a culture of environmental compliance and safety that will be integrated throughout U-M activities, while maintaining efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- EHS retains and attracts high quality staff through professional development and an environment where individuals can contribute to their highest potential, through recognition and empowerment.
EHS programs will incorporate the values of quality, responsibility, accountability, trust, clear communication, diversity, flexibility, and respect in all of our actions.
U-M EHS Standard Practice Guides (SPGs)
- [SPG 605.01] Safety, Health and Environmental Policy provides the basis for the operation of EHS and directly lays out the responsibility of the campus community.
- [SPG 605.02] Designates EHS as the delegated authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) for fire safety on University owned propeties, and as such is responsible for appliction and implementation of fire and life safety codes applicable to University facilities and operations.
- [SPG 303.03] Research Policy Statement on the Integrity of Scholarship and Procedures for Investigating Allegations of Misconduct in the Pursuit of Scholarship and Research directly establishes the link between research integrity and the need to meet all regulations of federal, state, local, and University agencies.
- [SPG 601.24] Delegation of Authority to Bind the University to External Agreements on Business and Financial Matters. The EHS Department has been delegated the authority for signing documents related to inquiries on operations or federal, state, and local compliance matters concerning: occupational and community health and safety, environmental activities, public health issues, and use of radioactive materials or equipment capable of producing radiation. This also includes commitments to EHS programs for governmental or corporate research grants.
EHS Staff
Executive Director
- Danielle Sheen, Director
Business Operations
- Kevin Ferrell, Program Manager
- Kelli Ford, Trainer
- Katie Lockwood, Administrative Assistant
- Sawanya Phakphian, Training Project Manager
- Barb Stafford, Administrative Assistant
- Harris Taylor, Scientific Diving Coordinator
- Mardy Verhelle, Administrative Assistant
- Tara Welch, Administrative Assistant
Codes and Fire Safety
- Frank Marcinkiewicz, Associate Director
- Brad Bowden, Electrical Code Inspector
- Jeffrey Branch, Mechanical Code Inspector
- Chris Cleveland, Electrical Code Inspector
- Bryan Diuble, Mechanical Code Inspector
- Matt Chizek, EHS Representative II
- Claude Crumb, Electrical Code Inspector
- Reka Farrackand, Senior EHS Representative
- Ira Harrison, EHS Representative I
- Ron Heemstra, EHS Representative I
- Mark Howe, Mechanical Code Inspector
- Adam Krouse, Senior EHS Representative
- Duane Lee, Senior EHS Representative
- Philip Sabon, Senior EHS Representative
- Ken Swift, Electrical Code Inspector
- Ewunet Tadesse, Building Inspector
Environmental Protection & Permitting
- Steve O’Rielly, Manager
- Brandi Campbell, Senior EHS Representative
- John Kosco, Senior EHS Representative
- Kathleen McDonald, EHS Representative I
- Tony Shourds, EHS Representative II
- Philip Szornyi, EHS Representative II
- Dana Wilkinson, EHS Representative II
Hazardous Materials Management
- Mike Dressler, Manager, Hazardous Materials Management
- Matthew Beer, EHS Representative I
- Patricia Bostain, Secretary
- Chris Clements, EHS Representative II
- Duane Cotner, EHS Representative I
- Tim Forbush, EHS Representative II
- Greg Marquis, EHS Representative II
- Daniel Maue, EHS Representative I
- Mark Nord, Senior EHS Representative
- Kyle Roberts, EHS Representative I
Radiation Safety Service
- Karl Fischer, Director, Radiation Safety Service
- Adam Goldsmith, EHS Technician II
- Yuanqing Guo, Senior EHS Representative
- Phil Keavey, EHS Representative I
- Rob Newton, Senior EHS Representative
- Dennis Palmieri, Senior EHS Representative
- Justin Quinn, EHS Representative II
- Kade Randol, Laser Safety Specialist
- Shawn Rice, EHS Representative II
- Linda Rodriquez, Administrative Coordinator
Research Health & Safety
- Janet Follo, Manager, Research Health & Safety
- Franchesca Barillas, EHS Representative I
- Jessica Bunn, Senior EHS Representative
- Will Dawson, EHS Representative II
- Brandon Eggleston, EHS Representative I
- Raquel Huffman, EHS Representative II
- David Laird, EHS Representative II
- Crystal O’Donnell, Senior EHS Representative
- Eric Robertson, EHS Representative I
- Robert Robke, EHS Representative II
- Melanie Thompson, EHS Representative II
- Ingrid Walstad, EHS Representative II
- Shannon Weger, EHS Representative II
- Joe Wernet, EHS Representative I
Operational Health & Safety
- Brett Goecke, Interim Manager, Operational Health & Safety
- Adam Calisti, EHS Representative II
- Sarah Cooney, Senior EHS Representative
- Michael Diehl, EHS Representative II
- Jared Evers, EHS Representative I
- Neil Kalakay, EHS Representative I
- Gail Kilander, EHS Representative II
- Matthew Kettmann, EHS Representative II
- Epamenondas Mihas, EHS Representative II
- Doug Muncey, EHS Technician I
- Jennifer Nord, Senior EHS Representative
- Ty Patton, EHS Representative II
- Dave Peters, Senior EHS Representative
- Matthew Repka, EHS Representative II
Technical Services & Solutions
- Jon Lillemoen, Manager, Technical Services & Solutions
- Nancy Evanski, Senior EHS Representative
- Julie Gallup, EHS Representative I
- Steve Gallup, EHS Representative I
- Annette Green, Administrative Coordinator
- Gerad Johnston-Dulgerian, EHS Representative I
- Sean Miller, EHS Technician II
- Erin Nelson, EHS Representative I
- Liza O’Jack, EHS Representative I
- Josh Sefton, EHS Representative I
- Rick Wasalaski, Senior EHS Representative