Lance Bella

Lance Bella

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief Executive Officer at Vertex Tactical, LLC

  • Education

    • Police Executive Leadership Academy

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      Leadership
    • Calumet College of Saint Joseph

      2002 - 2004
      Bachelor's degree Organization Management Top 5% of Class

      Studied Organizational Management, with emphasis on leadership.

    • Purdue University Calumet

      1998 - 2002
      Associate of Science (A.S.) Organizational Leadership With Distinction

      Studied Leadership and Supervision

  • Experience

    • U. S. Steel

      Jan 1992 - Jan 2008

      Responsible for daily safety operations as well as all 1,000 personnel of the Midwest facility. Worked with Plant Managers to create yearly objectives and actions plans for achievement. Direct reports included 10 union and management personnel. Under my leadership, the total injury rate was reduced by 68% to achieve the lowest rate in the plant’s history. In addition, no OSHA complaints or citations were received and every safety record the plant facility has ever held was broken. The plant’s overall corporate standing improved from 17th place out of 18 facilities to number 2. Show less Responsible for the Steel Producing Spares complex, which included the ordering, receiving, maintenance and delivery of spare parts for the Steel Producing Division. Supervised 16 personnel, which included maintenance technicians, equipment operators and expeditors. The complex consisted of 7 warehouse buildings (379,450 square feet), with overhead cranes and mobile equipment. Under my leadership, there were no injuries in the department, $169,150 in cost savings implemented, manpower was reduced by 31% and productivity was increased by 17%. Show less

      • Plant Senior Safety Staff Supervisor

        Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
      • Senior Staff Safety Supervisor

        Jan 2003 - Jan 2006
      • Steel Producing Spares Supervisor, PSM Coordinator

        Jan 2002 - Jan 2003
      • Maintenance Supervisor, PSM Coordinator

        Jan 2001 - Jan 2002
      • Staff Supervisor, Safety

        Jan 1998 - Jan 2001
      • Patrol Officer, Firefighter, Advanced-EMT

        Jan 1992 - Jan 1998
    • U. S. Steel

      May 2008 - Jan 2013

      Responsible for safety operations at the Gary, Midwest and East Chicago facilities. Directly supervised 9 safety managers and an administrative assistant. Developed plant safety objectives, programs and plans for implementation. Worked with Plant Managers to create yearly goals and action plans for achievement. Under my leadership, the overall injury frequency rate was reduced by 10%, $172,000 in cost reductions implemented and no OSHA citations were received, which has never been achieved before. Show less

      • Master Chief of Emergency Services (Flat Roll, North America)

        Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
      • Chief of Emergency Services

        Jan 2008 - Jan 2011
      • Complex Senior Safety Manager

        May 2008 - Dec 2008
    • Vertex Tactical

      Dec 2013 - now
      Chief Executive Officer

      I believe people should feel safe at work, home and all places in between. Everything we do challenges people to think differently, and prepares them for crisis situations. We create dynamic training programs, tabletop exercises and thought-provoking services to elevate people's mindset. If you share this passion for safety, security, and preparedness; contact Vertex Tactical to learn how we can help you achieve that vision.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Supervision

      Purdue University Calumet
      May 2001
    • Leadership

      Purdue University Calumet
      May 2002
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Lance Bella
      PELA's Leader's Leader (Awarded 3 Times) Indiana Association Chiefs of Police (Police Executive Leadership Academy) 2012
    • Awarded to Lance Bella
      Officer of the Year U.S. Steel Emergency Services, Patrol Division 1998
    • Awarded to Lance Bella
      Officer of the Year U.S. Steel Emergency Services, Patrol Division 1997
    • Awarded to Lance Bella
      Officer of the Year U.S. Steel Emergency Services, Patrol Division 1996
    • Awarded to Lance Bella
      Officer of the Year U.S. Steel Emergency Services, Patrol Division 1995