Todd Porter

Experience

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  Liberty Mutual Insurance

  Jul 1989 - May 1998

  • Evaluated policyholder's loss sources through statistical and observational data analysis.• Assisted policyholders In developing engineering and design changes, administrative policies and procedures, and safety training programs.• Assist Underwriting Department by furnishing evaluation reports on new business risks.• Experienced in all areas of loss control including property, Industrial, Contracting, Retail and Fleet. • Worked directly with Attorneys, policyholders and claimants to investigate and resolve cases in Workers Compensation. Public Liability, Product Liability, Auto Liability and Homeowner's.• Priced cases, estimated property damage and settled cases when appropriate.• Assisted in Litigation preparation when necessary¬

  • Safety Loss Prevention Consultant

    Jun 1991 - May 1998

  • Multi-Line Claims Adjuster

    Jul 1989 - Jun 1991
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  Arkwright, Inc.

  May 1998 - Aug 2000

  Corporate Safety Manager

  Paper & film coating and converting company with 5 nationwide manufacturing, warehousing & chemical mixing sites.• 31% Reduction in Total OSHA Recordable incidents during the first full year as Corporate Manager.• Developed and implemented safety, compliance and training programs for 5 plants throughout the US, including machine guarding, powered industrial truck safety, industrial hygiene, chemical safety, personal protective equipment, confined space entry, laboratory safety program, fire safety for highly flammable chemicals, lockout/tagout, etc…• Designed hazardous materials and chemical safety programs for chemical mixing processes which included highly flammable base materials and formulations, including Hazardous Materials Disposal.• Led diverse teams (including Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Quality, Sales, etc…) to focus on and achieve results in safety & compliance improvement.• Initiated customization of programs to meet ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Standards.• Participated in multi-disciplinary team to complete process safety management review of new automated flammable chemical mixing and distribution system. • Designed and initiated safety audit and tracking process for plant operations, including tracking of deficiencies and implementation of appropriate corrective actions.• Conducted Job Safety Analysis of operations processes to identify potential risks. Then collaborated with engineering team to develop and implement cost effective solutions to mitigate or eliminate those hazards and risks.• Oversaw claims management process for all lines of coverage from initial investigation to final resolution by coordinating internal investigation and then interfacing with claims professionals and attorneys as needed. Show less

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  Hallsmith Sysco Food Services LLC

  Aug 2000 - Dec 2004

  Director Safety Claims Risk

  Largest foodservice distributor in New England with 13,000 in stock products, over 200,000 square feet of warehousing space (including dry, cooler and freezer), and over 200 Commercial Vehicles. Subsidiary of the SYSCO Corporation.• Led safety, claims & risk management strategy including development of the Risk Management Department, resulting in Average 51.1% reduction in Work Comp Claims per year (2002-2004 Fiscal Years) over prior 5 yrs and 25.7% reduction in Work Comp Claims Cost per year (2002-2004 Fiscal Years) over prior 3 yrs.• Orchestrated development of the Risk Management Department which required selecting, training and leading a staff of 7 in the areas of Safety, Claims Management, Training and Compliance.• Established complete Safety & Training Program for Company including defensive driver program, powered industrial truck safety, fall protection, lifting & material handling, personal protective equipment, lockout tagout, welding safety, emergency response, life safety, Tier II reporting, and specific programs as necessary.• Conducted Safety Meetings at all levels or the organization to ensure open communication, commitment to safety and continuous improvement processes.• Interacted with Local Emergency Planning Committee, Fire Department and other regulatory agencies and necessary to ensure good working relationships and overall compliance.• Developed and implemented safety incentive programs leading to improved safety behaviors and reduced injuries and accidents. • Designed and implemented appropriate tracking and auditing tools to verify compliance, document results and track continuous safety & compliance improvement.• Managed General Liability, Auto Liability and Worker Compensation claims from initial investigation to final resolution, including implementing strong internal claims investigation, management and transitional duty programs that result in reduced attorney involvement in claims and improved outcomes. Show less

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  United Site Services

  Dec 2004 - Jul 2010

  Director Safety Claims Risk

  • Collaborated with senior mgmt and operations mgmt to develop & implement safety & risk mgmt strategy for highly acquisitive and growing company resulting in 58% reduction in Worker Comp Freq and 75% reduction in Auto Accident Freq over a 3 year period of time. • Maintained 35% average reduction Total Cost of Risk as a % of Revenue over 4 year period while the company grew revenue by 300% from $60mil to $250mil. $4,000,000 reduction in Auto & W/C claims cost as compared to annual projections from 2004-2008.• Developed and implemented Safety, Environmental, Claims, Insurance Purchasing, and Risk Management policies which included writing & producing the first Company Safety & Claims Manual, first Fleet Safety Manual and customized the first Defensive Driving Program designed specifically for Portable Sanitation Industry. • Hired, developed and lead staff of Regional Safety Managers, Claims Managers and support staff to ensure appropriate implementation of company safety, claims & risk management strategies.• Conducted Job Safety Analysis, Root Cause Analysis of Incidents and Behavioral Safety Analysis to proactively identify potential injury producing behaviors and develop corrective actions.• Wrote, produced and acted in company specific Safety & Service Standards Video which was customized to the specific safety issues and concerns of our company and the industry.• Developed and implemented customized safety & compliance audit process with tracking of results and quarterly reports to Operations and Senior Management. • Guided several operating units through full DOT Audits resulting in satisfactory ratings.• Interfaced with all regulatory agencies as necessary on behalf of the organization (DOT, OSHA, EPA).• Developed & implemented highly customized and creative safety & compliance training programs, safety incentive programs and tools such as custom Safety Bulletins and Posters designed to improve safety culture and operational excellence. Show less

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  NuCO2

  Jul 2010 - Sept 2012

  Director Safety

  Nations largest distributor of beverage gas solutions to the restaurant and hospitality market.• Achieved 28% reduction in Total OSHA Recordable Incidents during first year as Director of Safety. • Selected to Chair the Compressed Gas Association G-6.5 Standard - revision committee. Developing industry leading self regulating standards for Small Stationary Liquid Carbon Dioxide Systems. Member of the National Board Inspection Code task group on CO2 Safety – Instrumental in developing the first Nationally Recognized Liquid Carbon Dioxide Storage System Installation Standard.• Directed safety, claims & compliance strategy for the organization. Working closely with all departments to ensure that Safety & Compliance strategies meet our organizational needs while also being compliant & industry leading.• Collaborated with Engineering & Operations to develop necessary Safety & Compliance Programs, Custom Training Materials, Posters, Safety Bulletins, Incentive Programs to support continuous improvement.• Managed staff of 5 including 2 District Safety Managers and an office staff of 3 who manage all claims, training, safety & DOT compliance for the company.• Led diverse teams (including Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Sales, Customer Service, etc…) to focus on and achieve results in safety & compliance improvement.• Developed and managed Safety Department Budget including expense review/approval processes.• Spearheaded development of complex Standard Operating Procedures for both safety and operational procedures.• Managed all regulatory reporting for hazardous materials, OSHA, DOT and EPA Compliance. Show less

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  TEP Safety Claims and Risk Consulting

  Sept 2012 - May 2013

  Director Safety Claims and Risk Consulting

  Independent Consultant Helping companies Save Lives & Money by providing Affordable Safety, Claims & Risk Management Consulting Services for the Small to Mid Sized Company, including OSHA & DOT Compliance.Specializing in all phases of Safety, Claims and Risk Management for Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics, Chemical, Warehousing and Food Service Industries. Loss source analysis of safety and claims data to prioritize key factors and focus safety efforts toward most significant risk exposures.Customized Safety Program & Training development to ensure the most effective and efficient safety processes possible. Collaborate with key Management and Operations stakeholders to ensure that programs are appropriate and implementable within the organization. Assess, evaluate and prioritize most significant compliance exposures for specific industry to ensure that appropriate resources are focused on maintaining an acceptable level of compliance based on company risk tolerance. Show less

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  Sentinel Transportation, LLC

  May 2013 - now

  Member of the Executive Leadership Team Leading Safety, Legal, Risk, Compliance (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc...), Insurance, and Real Estate for nationwide trucking company focused on crude and refined petroleum products.

  • Chief Legal & Safety Officer

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Vice President - Safety, Environmental & Regulatory

    May 2013 - Jan 2024