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BCSP Welcomes New Board Officers, Members

The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) has elected new Board Members and Officers to guide the organization in 2026.

Daniel G. Hopwood, MPH, CSP, SMP, ARM, FASSP will serve as Board President, joined by Gary W. Clevenger, MS, CSP, CRIS, RRE as Vice President.

Tricia A. Kagerer, CSP, ARM, CPCU, CRIS will continue serving as Treasurer, and Bruce Hollcroft, CSP, ARM, CHMM will transition to the position of Past President.

BCSP also welcomes new Board Members Travis Kruse, PhD, MS, CSP; Laura Miller, CSP; and Veera Kumar Mohan, PhD, CEng, CSP, SMP, CIT, CRSP, CFIOSH.

2026 BCSP Board President

Daniel G. Hopwood, MPH, CSP, SMP, ARM, FASSP has over 40 years of experience as a safety professional and providing risk control services to commercial insureds nationally and worldwide, both from the carrier and insurance broker perspectives. He has been a Corporate Risk and Safety Director in addition to his insurance and risk control career. Hopwood joined Sompo International in 2018 where he serves as Senior Vice President and Multiline and Casualty Field Leader. He is proud to have joined BCSP’s Board of Directors in January 2022.

Active in the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), Hopwood is a Professional Member of the organization and served as Assistant Regional Vice President and Vice President in Region 1. He has also served on numerous Society Committees, such as the Leadership Conference Committee, and held several Chapter-focused offices, including President.

Hopwood is a published author, frequent conference speaker, and spent 25 years teaching in various colleges. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Science with an emphasis in Industrial Safety, and a Master of Public Health in Occupational Health, both from San Diego State University. Hopwood’s credentials include the Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Safety Management Professional (SMP), and Associate in Risk Management (ARM). He was named a Fellow of ASSP in 2024.

2026 BCSP Board Vice President

Gary W. Clevenger, MS, CSP, CRIS, RRE is the Vice President, Risk Control with UFG Insurance, responsible for developing and executing strategies to mitigate underwriting risk, building a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.

Prior to joining UFG, Clevenger worked for EMC Insurance as Vice President of Risk Control as well as CNA Insurance as Vice President, Risk Control Segments. In both roles Clevenger was responsible for the execution of initiatives across the global enterprise, focusing on innovation, risk assessment, thought leadership, digital solutions, talent development, and identification of emerging risks across the portfolio.

He is a Professional Member of the ASSP, Heart of America Chapter. Clevenger has served on national boards for various trade associations focusing on worker safety and mental health. Clevenger had the honor of being awarded the Susan Harwood Training Grant from OSHA while serving as the Safety Director of the Sheet Metal Contractors National Association-Kansas City. The grant facilitated industry-specific programs on amputation prevention and machine guarding for the sheet metal trades nationwide. Clevenger has authored articles for industry journals, presented on emerging hazards for national associations, and contributed to podcasts with the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) and The Insurance Nomads, focused on holistic risk management solutions.

Clevenger holds a Master of Science degree in Occupational Safety Management from the University of Central Missouri and a Bachelor of Science, Education from Missouri Western State University.

2026 BCSP Board Treasurer

Tricia A. Kagerer, CSP, ARM, CPCU, CRIS serves as the Executive Vice President of Risk Management at Jordan Foster Construction, a general contractor performing civil, multifamily, and commercial projects across Texas. In this role, she provides exemplary leadership and direction to the risk management, safety, and leadership teams.

Kagerer is widely recognized as an authority in the construction risk management industry. She is a sought-after speaker on diverse subjects, including leadership, risk management, education across cultures, servant leadership, and diversity. Her contributions have earned her prestigious accolades, including the IRMI Bill McIntyre Leadership Award and the CSP Award of Excellence. Kagerer is dedicated to mentoring and teaching the next generation of construction professionals, serving as a visiting lecturer at the Texas A&M University Master of Science in Construction program, where she teaches Construction Risk Management. As a safety risk professional and women’s leadership expert, she is committed to expanding the definition of safety to include the physical and mental well-being of the workforce.

Kagerer is the author of “The B Words: 13 Words Every Woman Must Navigate on the Journey to Self-Defined Success” in which she highlights challenges and breakthrough strategies for women entering non-traditional roles in the workplace.

Joining the Board in 2026

Travis Kruse, PhD, MS, CSP is the Head of Strategy for Aatmunn & Principal Consultant with TMK Safety Solutions. Prior to Aatmunn and independent consulting, he most recently served as the Senior Director, Safety & Sustainability Solutions for W.W. Grainger Incorporated. Dr. Kruse has over 23 years of experience in consulting, general industry, and strategic leadership roles. He is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP); Murray State University Occupational Safety and Health (ANSAC/ABET) Advisory Council Member; former Semiconductor Environmental, Safety & Health Association (SESHA) Board Member; and an authorized instructor for the OSHA Training Institute (OTI). Dr. Kruse has a PhD in Public Health from Oregon State University and a Master of Science degree in Environmental Health and Safety from Murray State University and has published in the Journal of Safety Research.

Laura Miller, CSP has built a distinguished career in health, safety, and environmental leadership, with over 30 years of experience across diverse industries, including heavy manufacturing, construction, electric distribution, and coal tar refining. She currently serves as the Vice President of Global Health, Safety & Environment at Aristocrat Technologies, Inc., where she leads strategic initiatives to ensure a culture of safety and environmental responsibility across global operations. Miller is an active member of ASSP, contributing to the Southern Nevada Chapter and serving as an At-Large member of the Manufacturing Practice Specialty (MPS) Advisory Committee. She holds an Associate of Science in Safety Management Technology from Kent State University and a B.S. in Environmental Management from Columbia Southern University.

Dr Veera Kumar Mohan, PhD, CEng, CSP, SMP, CIT, CRSP, CFIOSH, is an internationally acclaimed leader in safety, health, and environmental management with 25 years’ experience spanning construction, heavy engineering, manufacturing, FMCG, facilities management, and vocational education. He currently serves as an Internal Quality Assurance Specialist – EHS at the Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute (ADVETI), UAE. Dr Veera’s exceptional contributions have been recognized with many honors, including the NSC Distinguished Service to Safety Award 2025 (USA)—the highest individual honor granted by the National Safety Council—and the 2024 CIT Award of Excellence from BCSP. He holds a PhD in Environmental Management, two master’s degrees in Industrial Safety Engineering and Ecology & Environment Science, a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, and nearly a dozen professional certifications.

BCSP thanks Ashok Garlapati, CSP, QEP, CFIOSH, FASSP; Teresa A. Cole, CSP, CSHM; and Donald A. Robinson, PhD, CSP, P.E., ARM-E; who conclude their time as Board Officers at the end of 2025. Their actions and their example support the realization of our vision of a safer world through EHS leadership.