Board Member:

Lacy Thurman, CRST, NCSO

Board Member, OHS:

Brent Chopping
B.Sc., CIH, CRSP

ASHSP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President:
Mike Fedun,
CRSP, RPFT

Vice President:
Ryan Davis, MBA, CRSP, CSP, CHSC, CIT

Registrar:
Ted Luyckx
CRSP, CHSC

BIOS

Mike Fedun,
CRSP, RPFT

Currently the OHS Advisor to the Alberta Government’s Wildfire Management Branch, Mike Fedun is also one of the ASHSP founding members. Mike was the ASHSP’s first Registrar, also participating on the Executive Committee.

Mike is a member of the Association of Alberta Forest Management Professionals and was a member/volunteer with this organization through its move from an association into a professional college.

Over 20 years in the forestry sector Mike became increasingly involved and interested in OHS, eventually leaving forestry to pursue OHS as a career. Mike became the OHS Advisor for Alberta Justice with clients that included Alberta’s Courts, Crown Prosecution Services, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, and the Human Rights Commission. After five years with Justice, Mike returned to his roots in forestry to take on his current role.

Mike completed the U of A OHS Certificate Program earning the Government of Alberta Award for academic achievement, and is a proud CRSP in addition to being a professional forest technologist. Mike strongly believes that true professional regulation can positively affect the health and safety of Albertans, and is very much in the public interest.

Ryan Davis,
MBA, CRSP, CSP, CHSC, CIT

Ryan Davis is the president of Ryner Safety Inc., a health and safety consulting firm focused on measuring and evaluating health and safety performance, data analytics, and adult education.

Ryan serves on the Board of Registered Safety Professionals’ Examination Committee, as a mentor for the Women in Occupational Health and Safety Society (WOHSS) and is a professional member of the CSSE.

Rory Gibson,
CRSP

Rory Gibson is an independent health and safety professional based in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Rory holds a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation and is a certified external auditor through Energy Safety Canada. Rory is a former safety professional with the Government of Alberta and has a broad professional experience implementing health and safety programs in a number of industries including upstream oil and gas, mining and transportation. 

Catherine Jevic,
CHSC

With 14 years of experience in industries ranging from health care to industrial construction Catherine has developed a well-rounded, pragmatic approach to Health and Safety application. A passion for understanding and communicating the ‘why’ behind what we do as well as a desire to work with organizations seeking not only legislative compliance by managerial excellence drives Catherine to seek diverse and interesting clientele to create the most efficient and effective Health and Safety systems available.

Catherine looks forward to continuing work with ASHSP for scope and title protection for health and safety professionals in the Province of Alberta to further the Health and Safety profession and serve Albertans in supporting a safe and healthy future for all.

Shamini Samuel,
P.Eng, ROH, CIH, CSP

I have worked for more than twenty years in the practice of industrial hygiene, safety and environmental protection across a broad range of industries both in North America and Asia Pacific. Sectors served include oil and gas operations, and consulting for a variety of clients in the following sectors: government, construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, and transportation. Currently I am employed with Suncor Energy as Corporate Industrial Hygiene Manager. Ever since being involved in this field, I have been an active advocate for the industrial hygiene profession, beginning with formation of the Malaysian Industrial Hygiene Association (2003); serving as Treasurer of the Alberta Chapter of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (2009 - 2010), member of the Board of Directors for both the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (2010 to 2014) and the Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists (2015 – present).

Every industrial hygienist I know is passionate about protecting worker health. Many are also involved in protecting health for consumers or the public. It is time for us to join hands and work towards regulating our profession. We must improve our outreach to penetrate multiple audiences in order to increase awareness of industrial hygiene and the importance of hiring competent industrial hygienists. This awareness needs to clearly and concisely explain the benefits provided to society by the services of the profession. I look forward to contributing to this important effort which is critical to both worker and public protection and to the sustainment of our profession.

Dan Trottier,
B.Sc., P.Ag., NCSO, CHSC, CRSP

Dan is currently the Managing Partner with Tatonga Consulting Inc. Dan graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Saskatchewan (1989).  As a Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.), Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), and Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC), Dan is committed to promoting risk management strategies for many different industries.  Since 2009, and now as a business consultant with Tatonga, Dan shares his passion for safety excellence and strategic development with clients across Canada and North America.  

Dan has supported the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) and has served as the Canadian National Communication Committee Chair & Chapter Chair for the Central Alberta Chapter and is currently residing on the CSSE Board as the Regional Vice President AB/NT/NU for the national organization.  In addition to roles within the CSSE, Dan actively participates on other industry boards including the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA). Dan also believes in supporting the local community, and he is currently an active member of the Red Deer Steps for Life Committee (Threads of Life), Young Farm Workers Safety Workshop committee (Parachute Canada), and the Alberta Occupational Safety Auditors Association (AOSAA).

Lacy Thurman,
NCSO, CRST

When it comes to occupational health and safety, Lacy Thurman believes that connections are key. Thurman values creating meaningful and organic connections with those around her to help make profound changes in the way we look at occupational health and safety. As a Senior COR Audit Analyst with the Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA), she enjoys connecting with auditors on a human level to understand their health and safety management systems and to provide advice and insight to help them.

Thurman has been practicing occupational health and safety for the better part of six years and is always excited to learn new concepts and ideas, as well as to engage in conversation with her peers. Currently, she is a Co-Chair on the Engagement Committee for the Alberta Society of Health and Safety Professionals (ASHSP) and is also the Director of Education for the Edmonton Chapter of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE). Thurman enjoys traveling the world and laughing with others, especially her two young daughters.

Christopher Spasoff

Christopher Spasoff is one of only a handful of lawyers with experience on both sides of the OH&S regulatory regime, having spent time as both an OH&S Crown Prosecutor and OH&S Defence Lawyer.

Often sought out for his practical, easy-to-understand advice and common-sense approach to problem solving, Christopher left the Crown in May 2014 to establish F2 Legal Counsel, the first and only law firm in Alberta exclusively dedicated to the practice of occupational health and safety law.

As an advisor to both employers and workers on a variety of OHS issues including stop work orders, workplace investigations, and the defence of OHS charges, Christopher is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience whenever possible.

Spencer Matthes

Spencer Matthes is a Senior Industrial Hygienist with EHS Partnerships with over 10 years of occupational health and safety experience. Mr. Matthes’ educational background includes a Bachelor of Management (B.Mgt) degree in Human Resource Management and Labour Relations and a Master of Science (M.S) degree in Occupational Health and Safety, specializing in Environmental Management. He is also a Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH), a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), and an Environmental Professional (EP). Mr. Matthes is also in the process of completing his second Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Risk and Safety Management.

Over his 20-year working career, Mr. Matthes has gained extensive experience and expertise in loss control, exposure assessment, risk management, and work process overview. He has completed work in a variety of industries and sectors including industrial and heavy civil construction, manufacturing, renewable energy, mining, oil and gas, residential and commercial building industry, and institutional settings in Western Canada.

Brent Chopping,
B.Sc., CIH, CRSP

I have been dedicated to the comprehensive practice of industrial hygiene and occupational health & safety for more than 10 years, and have been an avid supporter of the occupational hygiene profession in Alberta. I have served on the Board of Directors for the American Industrial Hygiene Association, Alberta Local Section for 6 years, with roles including Secretary, President-Elect, and President. I am currently employed with Canadian Natural Resources Limited as Corporate Industrial Hygiene Advisor for North American Operations, with responsibility for worker health protection in oil and gas exploration, construction and production including conventional, unconventional, thermal and oil sands assets. I also represent industry as Vice-Chair of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) Industrial Hygiene Committee. I am currently working with the ASHSP on the Occupational Hygiene Practice Review Committee.  

Through my time in the industrial hygiene and safety professions, I have had the opportunity to mentor and help develop many early career professionals, sharing with them the value of pursuing continuing education and professional certifications. I am proud to have inspired and supported people in their pursuit of Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Registered Occupational Hygiene Technologist (ROHT), Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designations. I strongly believe it is time for a step-change in the protection of worker and public health in the province of Alberta, through a robust system of professional practice protection and title protection. Employers in this province should feel confident hiring professionals with well-defined and defensible skill sets proctored by an organization serving the best interests of workers and members of the public. Through the efforts of the ASHSP, the visibility of the occupational hygiene profession can be improved and the value created for Alberta’s workforce and citizens can be maximized. I welcome the opportunity to participate in this process and support the important work being undertaken by ASHSP.