Our Board

2024-2025 members

President

Ryan works as a Safety Manager for the Arlington, Virginia based multi-family general contractor CBG Building Company. His personal passion for safety comes from a first hand experience of an accident involving a family member in the workplace. He is proud to work alongside the best safety professionals in the construction industry who help to implement best-in-class policies to make the industry safer for construction workers across the region.

Ryan has been a member of WMACSA since 2020 and was elected to the board of directors in 2023. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Safety Management from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. He also holds a BCSP Graduate Safety Professional (GSP) designation, IHMM Associate Safety and Health Professional (ASHM) designation, IHMM Certified Safety Management Practitioner (CSMP) designation, and a Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Tradesperson (CPHT) designation.

Vice President

Alex has worked in the construction industry since 2003 and has been involved in Safety since 2006.

He has worked on complex projects and has help Miller & Long Concrete build some of the most outstanding structures in the nation’s capital. His mission is to influence our workforce by educating and coaching them to make right decisions on the job. He also believes in growing our Safety Community. He has been a member of WMACSA since 2009 and has been part of the planning committee of the Metropolitan Area Construction Safety Conference (MACSC).  He has also involve in the MOSH Strategic Partnership Program (SPECS) and serve as STEP Task Force Chair at the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Metro Chapter. Our goal is to mentor peer contractors in their pursuit of safety excellence.

Treasurer

Eddie is a recognized subject matter expert in Personal Protective Equipment with areas of expertise in Fall Protection/Confined Space and Traffic Safety.  Experience includes 15 years as a distributor of safety products to construction, State/local government and industrial facilities. 

For the past 5 years he has been with Sales Solutions Inc. as an independent manufacturer representative serving the same markets.  Certifications include: OSHA 500 Authorized Instructor, QSSP (Qualified Safety Sales Professional), VDOT Intermediate Traffic Control Supervisor, High Angle Rescue Train the trainer, FallTech Competent Person Fall Protection/Inspector and Permit Required Confined Spaces.

Chief Technology Officer

Brendan works as an Assistant Safety Manager for the Arlington, Virginia based multi-family general contractor CBG Building Company. In addition to protecting workers in the construction industry, he has spent the last 6 years as a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician in Montgomery County, Maryland where he worked to mentor, train, and recruit younger volunteers within the department.

His passion for safety comes from his exposure to workplace accident emergencies where he worked to treat injured workers as a result of poor safety practices. Brendan's goal is to implement industry best-practices to create the safest work environment possible by coaching and mentoring workers to make the right decisions. Brendan holds a Construction Safety Trained Supervisor (STSC) from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).

Secretary

Jose has over 15 years of dedicated experience in occupational safety and health management, he is a seasoned professional committed to ensuring workplace safety and regulatory compliance. Throughout his career, Jose has demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive safety programs that prioritize employee well-being and minimize workplace hazards. Jose's dedication to safety excellence has resulted in measurable improvements in accident rates, worker morale, and regulatory compliance across the organizations he has served. His proactive approach, coupled with strong leadership skills, makes him a valuable asset in any safety management role.

Advisor to the Board

Bruce Donato is a principal with K & A First Aid and Safety providing safety consulting and emergency preparedness services for many industries.  He holds a BSE in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and has over 40 years of industrial experience.  Prior to consulting, he has worked in the federal government and for chemical, textile, and biotechnology companies.  Mr. Donato is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP), and Certified Ergonomics Compliance Director (CECD). 

In addition to his safety experience, Mr. Donato has held positions as a design engineer, plant supervisor, research engineer, distribution manager, laboratory supervisor and facilities manager.  Mr. Donato holds and has held numerous officer positions on various EHS associations including being the national President of the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Managers (AHMP) and the chair of the AIHA Local Section Council.  Mr. Donato is an editor of the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Managers Desk Reference and author of several chapters.