Drew Youpel, CRIS, STSC

Drew Youpel, CRIS, STSC has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Drew began their career in 2005 as a Consultant at Pekron Consulting, followed by a role as a Field Engineer at Brandenburg Industrial Service Company in 2006. From 2007 to 2014, they served as a Federal Compliance Officer at USDOL OSHA. In 2014, they joined Northwest Associates as a Corporate Safety Director, where they facilitated a safety culture shift and ensured compliance with federal safety regulations. At Milestone Safety Group, they held the position of Director of Operations from 2014 to 2017, overseeing product development, lead generation, marketing strategies, and field operations. Drew then joined Lockton Companies in 2017 as a Loss Control Consultant and later became the Assistant Vice President, serving until their departure in 2020. Currently, Drew is the Head of Risk Control at Safesite. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated expertise in risk control, safety management, compliance, and operations management.

Drew Youpel has a B.S. degree in Sociology from Western Michigan University, which was obtained between the years 2002 and 2005. Prior to attending university, Drew Youpel attended Marist High School in Chicago, but no degree or field of study is mentioned for this period. In addition to their educational background, Drew Youpel has obtained several certifications including the CRIS certification from the International Risk Management Institute, Inc., an Insurance Producer certification from the State of Illinois, and an OSHA Authorized Trainer certification from the U.S. Department of Labor. Drew Youpel is also certified as an STSc by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. However, no specific information regarding the dates when these certifications were obtained is provided.