Our Team
Family-Owned. Family Values.
We're a team of 7 dedicated safety professionals—all family members—who treat your crews like our own. When you work with SSS, you get personal accountability, not corporate bureaucracy.
H. Thomas (Tom) Yates
Founding Manager & Multi-Site Safety Lead
27+ years in law enforcement and public safety combined with 10+ years leading industrial construction and automotive manufacturing safety operations. OSHA CSHO and SSH certified, Tom has provided contracted safety leadership across GM facilities including Spring Hill, Fort Wayne, Parma Stamping, Bay City Powertrain, Lordstown Battery Plant, and Marion Metal Center. His law enforcement background brings investigative discipline, criminal investigations expertise, and protective intelligence to every engagement—paired with OSHA-aligned compliance, incident investigation (OSHA #7505), and emergency management credentials (NIMS/ICS/UICS). Known for disciplined documentation, practical hazard control, and consistent standards enforcement across multi-employer worksites.
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Anthony Passeno
Founding Member & Safety Director
20+ years as a paramedic with firsthand experience in workplace injury response. Anthony brings a unique prevention-and-preparedness approach, combining regulatory compliance with hands-on hazard identification and incident response. A firm believer in behavior-based safety, he emphasizes safety culture, accountability, and engagement as essential to protecting teams. His mission: help organizations move beyond compliance to create workplaces where safety is a shared responsibility.
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F. Richard Thomas
Safety Manager
20+ years of progressive experience spanning law enforcement, construction safety, and EHS consulting. Richard brings battle-tested leadership from high-risk environments—including EV battery plant construction and large-scale event safety operations. OSHA 30-Hour, OSHA #510, and OSHA 7505 (Incident Investigation) certified, he excels at implementing safety culture transformations, conducting compliance audits, and leading behavioral-based safety initiatives. His law enforcement background adds a sharp investigative edge to root cause analysis and incident response.
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Cyndi Yates
Safety Management Ops Support
A seasoned safety professional with 10+ years of experience spanning industrial construction, live event safety, and investigative services. Cyndi has supported major automotive shutdowns and EV battery plant operations with IICC, and managed back-of-house safety for high-profile productions including Disney on Ice and Monster Jam. OSHA 30-Hour, OSHA #510, OSHA #7505 (Incident Investigation), and OSHA #3115 (Fall Protection) certified, with additional training in Behavior-Based Safety. Known for her sharp eye, direct communication, and a "quality doesn't cost, it pays" approach—she brings grace, moxie, and an unwavering commitment to doing things right.
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Nichole Passeno
Safety & Support Operations
OSHA 30-Hour and OSHA #510 certified with over a decade of experience in financial management, compliance documentation, and operational oversight. Nichole brings an exceptional eye for detail and a talent for anomaly identification—skills honed through years of reconciliation, job costing, and audit preparation. She ensures nothing slips through the cracks, supporting both safety operations and administrative functions with precision and integrity.
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H. Thomas "Tommy" Yates III
Construction Safety Assistant — Safety Support
A motivated, early-career safety professional with hands-on jobsite experience supporting inspections, orientations, and safety audits. Tommy brings an intrepid, eager-to-learn mindset and takes real pride in doing things the right way—showing up prepared, listening closely, and following through. He supports worker engagement processes, assists with toolbox talk topics tied to KPI/PowerBI trends, and helps reinforce expectations through respectful field coaching.
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Safety Manager
Safety Manager
Dedicated on-site safety professional ensuring daily compliance and worker protection. Conducts daily audits, toolbox talks, and real-time hazard mitigation.
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Safety Manager
Safety Manager
Focused on behavior-based safety implementation and worker coaching. Builds trust with crews through respectful engagement and genuine care for their wellbeing.
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Administrative Support
Administrative & Logistics Coordinator
Manages Safety Quartermaster operations, inventory tracking, drug testing coordination, and administrative support. Ensures seamless logistics across all project sites.
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Scalable Capacity
Beyond our core team of 7, we maintain a pool of 20+ qualified alternate family members ready to deploy when your project needs scale. Every alternate is vetted for:
Experience
Attitude
Aptitude
Communication
This ensures consistent quality and SSS standards on every job site, no matter how large your project grows.
Team Credentials
Our team maintains elite OSHA certifications and ongoing training.
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