Brenda Powell

Brenda Powell has extensive work experience with McGeorge Contracting Co., Inc. and its divisions. Brenda started working with the company in 1986 in a role related to mining and heavy civil highway construction. Brenda later became the Radiation Safety Officer, responsible for ensuring radiological safety in compliance with regulatory agencies. Brenda also served as an Executive Administrative Assistant for McGeorge Contracting from 1997 until 2011. In 2011, they transitioned to the role of Safety/HR Coordinator. Currently, Brenda holds the position of Safety and HR Director at McGeorge Contracting Co., Inc.

Brenda Powell attended Arkansas State University-Beebe from 2006 to 2010, where they studied Health Sciences with a focus on Pre-Nursing Studies and Business Administration. In 2009, they also took the OSHA 30-Hour Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

In terms of additional certifications, Brenda obtained the following: 1st Aid/CPR/AED Instructor (Adult, Child & Infant) from the American Heart Association in June 2019, Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) from the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) in 2017, Trench Safety Competent Person Training from Trench Safety in 2015, Confined Space for Construction (Subpart AA of 29 CFR 1926) from the Associated General Contractors of America in 2015, ACIG Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis from the American Contractors Insurance Group in 2013, Radiation Safety Officer from Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc. in 2012, U.S. DOT Motor Courier Safety Compliance from the U.S. Department of Transportation in 2012, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Instructor from the Arkansas Department of Labor & Licensing in 2010, Nuclear Gauge Operator Certification from Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc. in 2009, Certified Flagger from the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) (exact month unspecified), and Hazmat Transportation Safety also from Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc. (year and month unspecified).