Leaders-in-Residence Series: John Adams, speaking on safety leadership
Thursday, May 1, 2025 2:00–3:15 PM
- LocationGira CCIT, 162
- DescriptionMr. John Adams, Director of Safety, KCI Technologies, will speak on safety leadership. He graduated from FSU with a Bachelors of Science in Communication Studies ('12), with a focus on interpersonal and organizational communication. After graduating, Adams entered into the Civil and Environmental Engineering industry utilizing his previous work-related experience of hazardous materials and started working as an Industrial Hygiene Technician in 2014. He has worked for KCI Technologies, Inc. since 2017 and progressed to becoming a Senior Scientist and Project Manager where he consulted on Occupational Safety for his clients, some of which include The Smithsonian Institute, the Army Corps of Engineers, the Maryland Port Administration, The Johns Hopkins Hospital System, and the Architect of the Capitol in Washington DC. In 2024, Adams stepped away from his role as a consultant for KCI’s clients and was appointed as the Director of Safety. In this role, he manages the safety program for KCI’s 80+ offices and over 2,700 employees across the country. He is responsible for driving a culture of safety consciousness for his fellow Employee Owners and advising KCI’s leadership on trends in occupational safety. Currently, Adams is an active member of the American Society of Safety Professionals’ Chesapeake Chapter and is a Board Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
- Websitehttps://events.frostburg.edu/event/leaders-in-residence-series-john-adams-speaking-on-safety-leadership
- CategoriesCivic Engagement, Leadership