D. Scott Risch, CSP, CHST, has joined Rosendin as its vice president of environmental, health, and safety. Risch brings over 25 years of experience in the global construction industry building cross-functional, multi-site teams dedicated to keeping workers safe.
As VP of EHS, Risch will lead new initiatives to ensure workplaces are safe and secure, while building upon the company’s commitment to the health and wellness of every employee and craft worker.
Risch recently served as a director of health, safety, and environmental for The Walsh Group – Walsh Construction & Archer Western, overseeing programs supporting $6 billion in construction services focusing on successfully improving the safety culture. His drive for continuous improvement launched new training, programs and technologies that led to significant reductions in incident rates.
Early in his career, Risch served as a master licensed electrician and led field safety programs in Iraq as a contractor for the Department of Defense in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Additionally, he holds certifications as a Construction Health and Safety Technician and Certified Safety Professional. Risch earned a bachelor’s degree in occupational safety from Eastern Kentucky University and is completing an MBA program in construction management.