Speakers

With over 20 years of experience in construction safety, James Alexander is a seasoned safety leader holding both the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) credentials. He holds a B.A. in Occupational Safety and Health and is driven by a singular mission: to advance toward an injury-free workplace across the industry. 
 

Brandon Baker is the Director of Risk Management at Koontz Electric Company in Morrilton, Arkansas. He specializes in high-voltage safety and quality management for the construction and maintenance of electrical substations, hydroelectric and nuclear power facilities, solar fields, and heavy industrial facilities. Brandon has had the privilege of working with companies such as Ford, Fed-Ex, Entergy and others that has helped develop his knowledge and leadership skills in the safety community.  

A graduate of Arkansas Tech University, Brandon holds a CHST certification through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. He is also a nationally certified EMT and firefighter, as well as the former Director of Emergency Services for Conway County, Arkansas. With 17 years of service in the Conway County Fire Department, including time as volunteer Fire Chief, Brandon brings extensive hands-on experience to his work. 

Brandon lives in Conway County with his wife, Alison, and their two daughters, Riley (6) and Sophia (4) 

Following law school at the University of Colorado, Henry joined the construction practice group at Sherman & Howard, L.L.C. in Denver. For six years, up until opening day of Beltzer Bangert & Gunnell LLP, Henry worked as Legal Counsel – U.S. Operations for PCL Construction Enterprises, Inc. As Legal Counsel for PCL, Henry worked with the most talented construction attorneys and consultants across the US, on both sides of the table. 

Today, Henry counsels clients in contract planning, negotiation, administration, and dispute resolution nationally in the construction and engineering industry. He frequently advises clients in contract and legal risk management through the project life-cycle. He has represented clients in the drafting and negotiation of numerous complex construction contracts priced between $1 million and $2 billion+. Henry has significant experience in government contracting issues and has represented clients nationwide in dispute review boards, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and state and federal court. 

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Shaun Carvalho is chief safety officer at Shawmut Design and Construction, leading the team in piloting and implementing processes and technologies to enhance Shawmut’s world-class safety program. Previously vice president and safety director, Carvalho was the driving force behind multiple initiatives including Safety Week, the implementation of a new safety app, and establishing safety communication channels.  

Carvalho won the 2024 AGC of Massachusetts Safety Leadership Award and the inaugural Industry Advancement Award, was named a BuiltWorlds Maverick, and a Building Design + Construction 40 Under 40. He is an active member of the Construction Safety Roundtable of Eastern Massachusetts; American Society of Safety Professionals New York City Chapter; Massachusetts and Rhode Island AGC Safety Committees; and the AGC MA CARE Construction Safety Program.  

Carvalho graduated from Keene State College with a B.S. in safety studies, is an OSHA-authorized instructor and Certified HSE-Mental Focus Specialist. 

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From the NFL to the finals of America’s Got Talent, Jon combines world-class magic with an awe-inspiring personal journey. Whether it’s a keynote, corporate event, or conference, Jon delivers your organization’s message through a powerful personal story that moves audiences and keeps them talking for years.

With 14 years in the NFL as a professional athlete, a finalist on America’s Got Talent and America’s Got Talent: The Champions, a regular on the ELLEN Show, and a world-class speaker on Fortune 500 stages, Jon shares his inspiring journey from tragedy to self discovery.

It’s an extraordinary and empowering story of resilience, forgiveness, and living a life of purpose in the face of unfathomable obstacles.

He seamlessly incorporates your company’s message through storytelling and world-class magic. Your audience is sure to be motivated and aligned with your organization’s mission by the end of his insightful and inspiring keynote presentation.

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