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Assistant Secretary Edwin G. Foulke, Jr.,
presenting SGE award to Brian Bennett
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The Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) National Special Government Employee
(SGE) Award recognizes an SGE who epitomizes and exhibits exceptional support,
time, effort, and action in VPP, setting him/her apart from other SGEs. The
person selected is actively involved in volunteer activities that benefit the
VPP and its stakeholders, and demonstrates outstanding commitment to the
partnership ideals of the VPP. The first annual SGE of the Year was awarded by
Assistant Secretary Edwin G. Foulke, Jr. at the 2006 National Conference of the
Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association (VPPPA). The award will
be given on an annual basis.
Winner: Brian Bennett, Basell USA, Inc.
Brian Bennett is the corporate safety and health manager for Basell USA, Inc., Edison, New Jersey. Brian
is a true VPP Champion who has been instrumental in many sites successfully achieving VPP status.
Brian has been an active Special Government Employee in Region 2 since 1998, assisting in more than
20 on-site evaluations. He has participated on six (6) on-site evaluations in 2005 alone auditing
various worksites including electric power generation, silicone manufacturing and an OSHA Area
Office. Brian is noted for his extensive knowledge and technical expertise in safety and health
arena and is often called to serve in a variety of capacities, such as, Industrial Hygienist, Safety
Specialist, Process Safety Management Specialist or emergency responder.
Brian has co-instructed the SGE 3-day training course along with several other OSHA courses and has
contributed developed and formed two OSHA Alliances (Hispanic Outreach and Chemistry Council of New
Jersey). Brian currently serves as the Chairman for the Region 2 Chapter of the Voluntary Protection
Program Participants’ Association (VPPPA).
| FINALISTS: |
Joel Plante, Pratt & Whitney - Nominated by Region I |
Jeff Wetzel, Rohm & Haas Powder Coatings - Nominated by Region III |
Durwood "Sonny" Weeks, Arkema, Inc. - Nominated by Region IV
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Ron Mauermann, Georgia Pacific - Nominated by Region V |
Charles Gibson, United Space Alliance - Nominated by Region VI |
Mike Pendergrass, Superior Industries - Nominated by Region VII
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Kelli Heflin, Scott's Liquid Gold - Nominated by Region VIII |
Robert Hafner, Rohm & Haas - Nominated by Region IX |
Bonnie Anderson, CH2M-WG Idaho, LLC - Nominated by Region X |
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