Nick V.

Nick V. has extensive experience in safety and risk management within the construction industry, currently serving as the VP of Safety at Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. since March 2016. Prior roles include Large Project Group Safety Manager at Granite Construction, where leadership efforts achieved OHSAS 18001 Certification and a significant reduction in injury rates. At Joy Global, Nick V. managed a team of 14 EHS professionals across North America, driving standardization initiatives for EHS practices. Earlier in the career, significant contributions were made as Director of Safety & Risk Management at Edward Kraemer & Sons, resulting in substantial reductions in incident rates. Nick V. holds a Master's degree in Safety & Loss Control and a Bachelor's degree in Construction from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.