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Avetta Summit Nashville 2025

June 17-18, 2025

Discover best practices. Exchange ideas. Network with your Avetta Community.

About the Summit

Confidence Beyond Compliance

Confidence Beyond Compliance isn’t just about meeting industry standards—it’s about unlocking greater efficiency, building stronger partnerships, and proactively managing risk. At the Avetta Summit 2025 in Nashville, HSE and procurement leaders will gain insights into industry trends, benchmarks, and best practices through expert panels, customer discussions, and hands-on training. Join us to take compliance to the next level and create lasting value for your organization.

What to Expect

The Avetta Summit is an exciting in-person event, cultivating a community with engaging discussions, networking opportunities and invaluable learning experiences. Tailored to sharpen your skills, broaden your outlook, and provide community, the summit will offer practical workshops, insightful keynote addresses, and exclusive access to the latest in health and safety innovations. By joining us, you'll tap into helpful resources designed to raise industry standards, propel your career forward, and expand your network in meaningful ways.

Why Clients Should Attend

  • Discover new strategies and tools that can elevate your health and safety management approach
  • Exchange ideas and Strategies with peers facing the same challenges
  • Foster a community that can lead to collaborative opportunities, shared knowledge and support
  • Connect 1:1 with your account team and engage directly with executives across the business.
  • Earn Continuing Education Units (CEU)

Why Contractors & Suppliers Should Attend

  • Network with industry peers, and new and existing clients to build a support network that can drive your business forward
  • Get 1:1 in-person support - Avetta’s team will be available to answer specific questions and provide guidance on making the most of Avetta platform and services
  • Dive into Avetta best practices and learn how to efficiently tackle client requirements
  • Earn Continuing Education Units (CEU)
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Breakout Sessions

AI in Safety: How AI Enhances Safety Leadership and Compliance Without the Hype

AI is often overhyped, leaving safety professionals skeptical. But behind the buzzword are practical tools that support—not replace—sound safety leadership. This session shows how AI can be a force multiplier for OHS professionals, enhancing decision-making, reducing admin burden, and identifying hidden risks. Featuring Avetta’s AskAva and other real-world applications, we’ll explore real-world applications that improve safety, compliance, and culture—today.

Location: North Coast A

Vinesh Kapoor, Product Director, Product Management
Vinesh Kapoor
Product Director
Avetta
Wyatt Bradbury, Principal, Health & Safety
Wyatt Bradbury
Principal, Health & Safety
Avetta
Tim Oliver, Product Director, Analytics  at Avetta
Tim Oliver
Product Director, Analytics
Avetta

Field Safety and the Importance of People

Safety starts with people. This session dives into the evolving landscape of field safety, emphasizing the critical role of human-centered design in tools, processes, and culture. From subcontractor management to onsite orientations and field-level safety tools, we’ll explore how to build a workforce-first safety strategy that empowers every worker.

Location: North Coast B

Scott DeBow, Director, Health & Safety
Scott DeBow
Director, Health & Safety
Avetta
Addie Alonso, Solution Engineer
Addie Alonso
Solution Engineer
Avetta

Connecting Platforms and Data to Increase Productivity

Too often, siloed systems and fragmented data slow progress. This session explores how integrated platforms and connected data can streamline operations, boost supplier adoption, and improve visibility. Learn how aligning internal and external teams creates a more productive, compliant, and agile organization.

Location: Rail Yard A

Natashya Narkiewicz, VP, Product Management
Natashya Narkiewicz
VP Product Management
Avetta
Andres Villalba, Supply Chain Professional
Andres Villalba
Sr. Speciailist, SCM Center of Excellence,
Cheniere Energy
Seth Courtney, Manager, Supply Chain @Cheniere Energy
Seth Courtney
Manager, Supply Chain,
Cheniere Energy

Drive Process Change through Onboarding Best Practices​

Supplier onboarding is more than a checklist—it’s an opportunity to align processes, strengthen compliance, and drive efficiency. This session highlights onboarding best practices that foster collaboration between procurement, EHS, and operations teams. Walk away with strategies to improve supplier experiences and long-term performance.


Location: Rail Yard BC

Brendan York, Sr. Director, Global Client Onboarding
Brendan York
Sr. Director, Global Client Onboarding
Avetta
Geoff Goodman, Principal, Solution Delivery
Geoff Goodman
Principal, Solution Delivery
Avetta
Shirley Malean, Operational Services Manager, OneHarris
Shirley Malean
Operational Services Manager,
OneHarris

Around the World: Expanding Compliance Globally

Explore how you can leverage global regulatory trends to move beyond compliance to performance driven value creation, expanding your right to win in an increasingly complex risk management environment across EHS and ESG. 

Location:
 North Coast A

Katie Martin, Director, Sustainability
Katie Martin
Director, Sustainability
Avetta
Scott DeBow, Director, Health & Safety
Scott DeBow
Director, Health & Safety
Avetta
Angela Jhanji, Managing Director, Sustainability @EQT
Angela Jhanji
Managing Director, Sustainability
EQT

Maximizing Your Value as a Supplier: Increasing Visibility & Velocity

Suppliers: Hear from other customers to learn how to stand out, speed up verification, and maintain completion in the Avetta Network. This session provides actionable tips to grow your presence, improve connections, and unlock opportunities. Plus, get an exclusive Vetify discount designed to make it easier than ever to get ready to work and stay ahead.

Location: North Coast B

Tyler Urrea, Solution Engineer I
Tyler Urrea
Director, Supplier Services
Avetta
Summer Jowett, Director, Supplier Relationships
Summer Jowett
Director, Supplier Relationships
Avetta
Charlene Bowman, SCMP - Director, Strategic Sourcing - BGIS
Charlene Bowman, SCMP
Director, Strategic Sourcing,
BGIS
Jennifer Feeler, Safety, Health, & Environment Support Manager, Sunbelt Rentals
Jennifer Feeler
Safety, Health, & Environment Support Manager,
Sunbelt Rentals

All In on Safety: How Procurement & EHS Build a Shared Culture

When procurement and EHS teams work together, safety becomes a strategic advantage. This session explores how breaking down silos can reduce risk, elevate decision-making, and protect people throughout the supply chain. Learn from leaders who’ve built joint strategies to embed safety across every phase of the supplier lifecycle.

Location: Rail Yard A

Wyatt Bradbury, Principal, Health & Safety
Wyatt Bradbury
Principal, Health & Safety
Avetta
Caldwell Hart, Principal, Procurement Supply Chain Managemen
Caldwell Hart
Principal, Procurement Supply Chain Management
Avetta
Emmanual Ayala, Manager, Solution Engineering
Emmanual Ayala
Manager, Solution Engineering
Avetta

Beyond Compliance: The ROI of Continuous Operations

Safety isn’t just a checkbox—it’s a business driver. This session goes beyond compliance to explore how organizations can quantify the return on safety investments. Using insights from value engineering content, we’ll show how proactive safety strategies reduce downtime, improve operational continuity, and deliver measurable ROI.

Location: Rail Yard BC

Sarah Blevins, Sr. Director, Solution Consulting
Sarah Blevins
Sr. Director, Solution Consulting
Avetta
Leah Morelos , VP, Client Success
Leah Morelos
VP, Client Success
Avetta
Elliott Yama , Director, Product Marketing
Elliott Yama
Director, Product Marketing
Avetta

Streamline Your OQ Program with the Avetta-EWN Partnership

Find out how the Avetta-EWN integration gives you full, accurate visibility into your OQ data—instantly and without hassle.

Location: Piedmont

Chris Isaacson, Chief Revenue Officer, Energy WorldNet
Chris Isaacson
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
Energy WorldNet (EWN)

Event Agenda

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Registration OPEN
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Customer Welcome Reception
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Registration
7:00 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast
8:30 am - 8:40 am
CEO Welcome & Hotel Safety Briefing
  • Arshad Matin, CEO of Avetta, will kick off the Summit by welcoming our valued customers and setting the tone for an action-packed event. He’ll share what Confidence Beyond Compliance means to Avetta and how it shapes our vision for the future.‍

    The Grand Hyatt Nashville's Director of Loss Prevention, Michelle Warren, will brief attendees on the safety procedures of the property.

    Speakers:
    Arshad Matin – Chief Executive Officer - @Avetta
    Michelle Warren - Director of Loss Prevention - @The Grand Hyatt Nashville

    Location: Summit Ballroom

8:40 am - 9:00 am
Charting the Future of Supply Chain Resilience
  • Avetta has led the way in contractor prequalification and safety for over 20 years. Now, as global supply chains evolve, we’re expanding beyond compliance to become a true partner in proactive risk enablement.

    In this keynote, CRO Jeff Kristick shares how Avetta is helping companies integrate predictive insights, empower suppliers, and drive continuous improvement—building a dynamic, adaptive safety system for the future.

    Speaker:
    Jeff Kristick – Chief Revenue Officer - @Avetta

    Location: Summit Ballroom

9:00 am - 9:40 am
Avetta’s Product Roadmap: Enabling the Future of Work Through Safety and Intelligence
  • Join Avetta’s Chief Product Officer, Dawn Andre, and VP of Product Management, Natashya Narkiewicz, for a strategic look at how Avetta is advancing platform capabilities to support the evolving needs of health and safety, operations, sourcing, supply chain, and field teams.

    This session highlights how AI is being used to assist and advise users, enabling smarter decisions, improved safety readiness, and greater operational efficiency.

    See live demonstrations of AI-powered capabilities to ‘assist’ and ‘advise’ users, new supplier connection management tools, the industry-first Safety Maturity Index, powerful audit insights, and new features that elevate field safety and business risk management.

    Discover how Avetta is building the future of work—safer, smarter, and more connected.

    Speakers:
    Dawn Andre – Chief Product Officer - @Avetta
    Natashya Narkiewicz – Vice President, Product Management - @Avetta

    Location: Summit Ballroom

9:40 am - 10:00 am
Why Safety Maturity? The Customer Perspective
  • This Q&A-driven panel highlights why the Safety Maturity Index (SMI) matters for organizations aiming to improve health and safety.

    Moderated by Scott DeBow, Avetta’s safety leader, the session features Vineesh Kapoor (SMI Product Leader), Paul Leonard (HSE Executive and SMI customer), and Jennifer Feeler (Health & Safety Leader).

    They’ll discuss why SMI was developed, how it uncovers risks, and how it drives strategy, collaboration, and trust. Business leaders and safety professionals will gain insights to use SMI for proactive decisions and stronger relationships.

    Speakers:
    Scott DeBow – Principal, Strategic Risk and Safety Advisory - @Avetta
    Paul Leonard – Principal - @SinoCelt
    Jennifer Feeler – Safety, Health & Environment Support Manager - @Sunbelt Rentals

    Location: Summit Ballroom

10:00 am - 10:30 am
The Evolving Landscape of Safety
  • Today’s workforce is more complex than ever—blending full-time employees with contractors, subcontractors, and layered supply chains that span industries and geographies. In this environment, leaders are challenged to go beyond checklists and build true cultures of care and accountability.

    Lorraine Martin, President and CEO of the National Safety Council, will share a data-backed perspective on the evolving state of workplace safety and highlight the Council’s partnership with Avetta on the Safety Maturity Index (SMI)—a groundbreaking framework designed to help organizations assess, benchmark, and continuously improve their safety programs.

    Drawing from the latest NSC research and her own leadership experience, Lorraine will explore how companies can build confidence beyond compliance, even as workforce models grow more decentralized.

    Speaker:
    Lorraine Martin – Chief Executive Officer - @National Safety Council (NSC)

    Location: Summit Ballroom

10:30 am - 10:45 am
Avetta Showcase Networking Break
10:45 am - 11:45 am
Breakout Sessions
  • AI in Safety: How AI Enhances Safety Leadership and Compliance Without the Hype

  • AI is often overhyped, leaving safety professionals skeptical. But behind the buzzword are practical tools that support—not replace—sound safety leadership. This session shows how AI can be a force multiplier for OHS professionals, enhancing decision-making, reducing admin burden, and identifying hidden risks. Featuring Avetta’s AskAva and other real-world applications, we’ll explore real-world applications that improve safety, compliance, and culture—today

    Speakers:
    Vineesh Kapoor - Product Director - @Avetta
    Wyatt Bradbury - Principal, Health & Safety - @Avetta
    Tim Oliver - Product Director, Analytics - @Avetta

    Location: North Coast A

  • Field Safety and the Importance of People

  • Safety starts with people. This session dives into the evolving landscape of field safety, emphasizing the critical role of human-centered design in tools, processes, and culture. From subcontractor management to onsite orientations and field-level safety tools, we’ll explore how to build a workforce-first safety strategy that empowers every worker.

    Speakers:
    Scott DeBow - Director, Health & Safety - @Avetta
    Addie Alonso - Solution Engineer - @Avetta

    Location: North Coast B

  • Connecting Platforms and Data to Increase Productivity

  • Too often, siloed systems and fragmented data slow progress. This session explores how integrated platforms and connected data can streamline operations, boost supplier adoption, and improve visibility. Learn how aligning internal and external teams creates a more productive, compliant, and agile organization.

    Speakers:
    Natashya Narkiewicz - VP Product Management - @Avetta
    Andres Villalba - Sr. Specialist, SCM Center of Excellence - @Cheniere Energy
    Seth Courtney - Manager, Supply Chain - @Cheniere Energy

    Location: Rail Yard A

  • Drive Process Change through Onboarding Best Practices

  • Supplier onboarding is more than a checklist—it’s an opportunity to align processes, strengthen compliance, and drive efficiency. This session highlights onboarding best practices that foster collaboration between procurement, EHS, and operations teams. Walk away with strategies to improve supplier experiences and long-term performance.

    Speakers:
    Brendan York - Sr. Director, Global Client Onboarding - @Avetta
    Geoff Goodman - Principal, Solution Delivery - @Avetta
    Shirley Malean - Operational Services Manager - @Harris

    Location: Rail Yard BC

11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Breakout Sessions
  • Around the World: Expanding Compliance Globally

  • Explore how you can leverage global regulatory trends to move beyond compliance to performance driven value creation, expanding your right to win in an increasingly complex risk management environment across EHS and ESG.

    Speakers:
    Katie Martin - Director, Sustainability - @Avetta
    Scott DeBow - Director, Health & Safety - @Avetta
    Angela Jhanji - Managing Director, Sustainability - @EQT

    Location: North Coast A

  • Maximizing Your Value as a Supplier: Increasing Visibility & Velocity

  • Suppliers: Hear from other customers to learn how to stand out, speed up verification, and maintain completion in the Avetta Network. This session provides actionable tips to grow your presence, improve connections, and unlock opportunities. Plus, get an exclusive Vetify discount designed to make it easier than ever to get ready to work and stay ahead.

    Speakers:
    Tyler Urrea - Director, Supplier Services - @Avetta
    Summer Jowett - Director, Supplier Relationships - @Avetta
    Charlene Bowman, SCMP - Director, Strategic Sourcing - @BGIS
    Jennifer Feeler - Safety, Health, & Environment Support Manager - @Sunbelt Rentals

    Location: North Coast B

  • All-In on Safety: How Procurement & EHS Build a Shared Culture

  • When procurement and EHS teams work together, safety becomes a strategic advantage. This session explores how breaking down silos can reduce risk, elevate decision-making, and protect people throughout the supply chain. Learn from leaders who’ve built joint strategies to embed safety across every phase of the supplier lifecycle.

    Speakers:
    Wyatt Bradbury - Principal, Health and Safety - @Avetta
    Caldwell Hart - Principal, Procurement Supply Chain Mgmt - @Avetta
    Emmanual Alaya - Manager, Solution Engineering - @Avetta

    Location: Rail Yard A

  • Beyond Compliance: The ROI of Continuous Operations

  • Safety isn’t just a checkbox—it’s a business driver. This session goes beyond compliance to explore how organizations can quantify the return on safety investments. Using insights from value engineering content, we’ll show how proactive safety strategies reduce downtime, improve operational continuity, and deliver measurable ROI.

    Speakers:
    Sarah Blevins - Sr. Director, Solution Engineering - @Avetta
    Leah Morelos - VP, Client Success - @Avetta
    Elliott Yama - Director, Product Marketing - @Avetta

    Location: Rail Yard BC

  • Streamline Your OQ Program with the Avetta-EWN Partnership

  • Find out how the Avetta-EWN integration gives you full, accurate visibility into your OQ data—instantly and without hassle.

    Speakers:
    Chris Isaacson - Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) - @Energy WorldNet (EWN)

    Location: Piedmont

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Avetta Showcase Networking Break
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Excellence Through Partnership: Lessons from Avetta’s 2024 Customer Award Winners
  • Gain valuable insights by attending our customer panel discussion. Hear firsthand experiences, success stories and feedback directly from our esteemed panel.

    Presenters:
    Abid Yousuf - Chief Customer Officer - @Avetta
    Aaron Gerrets - Contracts & Procurement Manager - @Vertex
    Daragh O'Malley - Corporate Health Safety & Environmental Specialist - @IKO
    Colby Davis - Director, Safety - @Ervin Cable
    Kimberly Patch - Health Safety & Environmental Coordinator - @LSPI

3:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Avetta Showcase Networking Break
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Breakout Sessions
  • AI in Safety: How AI Enhances Safety Leadership and Compliance Without the Hype

  • AI is often overhyped, leaving safety professionals skeptical. But behind the buzzword are practical tools that support—not replace—sound safety leadership. This session shows how AI can be a force multiplier for OHS professionals, enhancing decision-making, reducing admin burden, and identifying hidden risks. Featuring Avetta’s AskAva and other real-world applications, we’ll explore real-world applications that improve safety, compliance, and culture—today

    Speakers:
    Vineesh Kapoor - Product Director - @Avetta
    Wyatt Bradbury - Principal, Health & Safety - @Avetta
    Tim Oliver - Product Director, Analytics - @Avetta

    Location: North Coast A

  • Field Safety and the Importance of People

  • Safety starts with people. This session dives into the evolving landscape of field safety, emphasizing the critical role of human-centered design in tools, processes, and culture. From subcontractor management to onsite orientations and field-level safety tools, we’ll explore how to build a workforce-first safety strategy that empowers every worker.

    Speakers:
    Scott DeBow - Director, Health & Safety - @Avetta
    Addie Alonso - Solution Engineer - @Avetta

    Location: North Coast B

  • Connecting Platforms and Data to Increase Productivity

  • Too often, siloed systems and fragmented data slow progress. This session explores how integrated platforms and connected data can streamline operations, boost supplier adoption, and improve visibility. Learn how aligning internal and external teams creates a more productive, compliant, and agile organization.

    Speakers:
    Natashya Narkiewicz - VP Product Management - @Avetta
    Andres Villalba - Sr. Specialist, SCM Center of Excellence - @Cheniere Energy
    Seth Courtney - Manager, Supply Chain - @Cheniere Energy

    Location: Rail Yard A

  • Drive Process Change through Onboarding Best Practices

  • Supplier onboarding is more than a checklist—it’s an opportunity to align processes, strengthen compliance, and drive efficiency. This session highlights onboarding best practices that foster collaboration between procurement, EHS, and operations teams. Walk away with strategies to improve supplier experiences and long-term performance.

    Speakers:
    Brendan York - Sr. Director, Global Client Onboarding - @Avetta
    Geoff Goodman - Principal, Solution Delivery - @Avetta
    Shirley Malean - Operational Services Manager - @Harris

    Location: Rail Yard BC

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Cocktails & Hors D'oeuvres
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Customer Awards Dinner
  • Cowboy Cocktail Attire

  • Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the standout achievements of our customers and partners.

    The evening kicks off with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 PM, followed by a seated dinner and the announcement of our 2025 Customer Award finalists and winners.

    The celebration continues with a special “Writer’s Round” performance by Nashville hitmakers Tim James and Tia Sillers.

    Dress code: Cowboy Cocktail

7:00 am - 8:30 am
Leading Change Breakfast
  • Culture change is often the hardest part of any safety initiative, but it's also the most enduring. This open-invite breakfast session brings together influential voices in the safety and risk management space to discuss what it truly takes to lead lasting change.

    Join us for a two-part format, where you will first hear insights from a panel of key leaders shaping the future of safety across industries. Then, join us for a small group table discussion to dive deeper into themes of leadership, culture, and innovation.

    Panelists include:
    Gretchen Eischen – Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) - @Avetta
    Dawn Andre – Chief Product Officer (CPO) - @Avetta
    Lorraine Martin – Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - @National Safety Council (NSC)
    Jennifer McNeely – Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - @American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)

    Location: Main Summit Ballroom

8:35 am - 9:05 am
Risk to Resilience: Elevating Safety Beyond Compliance as a Strategic Imperative
  • In today’s volatile environment, workplace safety is no longer just about compliance — it’s a driver of workforce stability, operational excellence and business reputation. Drawing on insights from ASSP’s 2025 Corporate Listening Tour, this session reveals how leading organizations are embedding safety into business strategy, leveraging data for proactive risk management, and strengthening cultures through leadership and engagement. Whether you’re in HR, safety, procurement or operations, discover how courageous collaboration and a people-first mindset are reshaping the future of work.

    Speaker:
    Jennifer McNelly – Chief Executive Officer - @American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)

    Location: Summit Ballroom

9:05 am - 9:25 am
Expanding Impact With Verified Risk & Safety Data
  • Avetta’s expertise—grounded in verified data and guided by industry-leading subject matter experts—is shaping the future of risk and safety management.

    In this session, Katie Martin, Director of Sustainability, and Scott DeBow, Director of Health & Safety, will share how trusted insights are helping both suppliers and clients advance their programs, respond to emerging challenges, and lead their industries with confidence.

    Speakers:
    Katie Martin – Director, Sustainability & Innovation - @Avetta
    Scott DeBow – Principal, Strategic Risk and Safety Advisory - @Avetta

    Location: Summit Ballroom

9:25 am - 9:40 am
The Strategic Partnership with Avetta
  • Join Cory Buchanan, SVP of Global Customer Sales, and Leah Morelos, Avetta’s new VP of Client Success, for a look at how we’re investing in our customers through smarter support, actionable insights, and expert guidance.

    This session will highlight key Voice of the Customer learnings, how we’re leveraging AI and Subject Matter expertise, and the solutions we deliver to help clients and suppliers move faster, reduce risk, and lead with confidence.

    Speakers:
    Cory Buchanan – SVP Global Account Management - @Avetta  
    Leah Morelos – VP Client Success - @Avetta

    Location: Summit Ballroom

9:40 am - 10:10 am
Avetta’s Commitment to the Supplier Experience
  • In this session, Eric Olsen, Rich Eddy, and Brittany Powers will share how Avetta is transforming the supplier journey with a more transparent, supportive, and value-driven approach.

    We’ll unpack key Voice of the Supplier insights and hear how our Connection Management model and AI-powered tools are improving onboarding, enhancing compliance, and helping suppliers get to work faster.

    Speakers:
    Eric Olsen - SVP Supplier Engagement & Operations - @Avetta
    Rich Eddy - VP Customer Support - @Avetta
    Brittany Powers - Product Director - @Avetta

    Location: Summit Ballroom

10:10 am - 10:35 am
Leading by Design: Reimagining Safety Through Data, Process, and Partnership
  • A candid fireside chat with Cushman & Wakefield’s Damilola Jaiyeoba and Avetta’s Austin Burch on how recognizing the supplier as a customer has helped reshape internal collaboration across procurement, operations, and safety.

    Learn how Cushman & Wakefield is building stronger alignment between departments and leveraging Avetta’s API integrations and data insights to streamline supplier onboarding, improve accountability, and support enterprise growth.

    Speakers:
    Damilola Jaiyeoba – VP, Head of Procurement Technology & Operations - @Cushman & Wakefield
    Austin Burch – Key Account Manager - @Avetta

    Location: Summit Ballroom

10:45 am - 11:00 am
Break
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Executive Roundtable
Invitation Only
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Breakout Sessions
  • Around the World: Expanding Compliance Globally

  • Explore how you can leverage global regulatory trends to move beyond compliance to performance driven value creation, expanding your right to win in an increasingly complex risk management environment across EHS and ESG.

    Speakers:
    Katie Martin - Director, Sustainability - @Avetta
    Scott DeBow - Director, Health & Safety - @Avetta
    Angela Jhanji - Managing Director, Sustainability - @EQT

    Location: North Coast A

  • Maximizing Your Value as a Supplier: Increasing Visibility & Velocity

  • Suppliers: Hear from other customers to learn how to stand out, speed up verification, and maintain completion in the Avetta Network. This session provides actionable tips to grow your presence, improve connections, and unlock opportunities. Plus, get an exclusive Vetify discount designed to make it easier than ever to get ready to work and stay ahead.

    Speakers:
    Tyler Urrea - Director, Supplier Services - @Avetta
    Summer Jowett - Director, Supplier Relationships - @Avetta
    Charlene Bowman, SCMP - Director, Strategic Sourcing - @BGIS
    Jennifer Feeler - Safety, Health, & Environment Support Manager - @Sunbelt Rentals

    Location: North Coast B

  • All-In on Safety: How Procurement & EHS Build a Shared Culture

  • When procurement and EHS teams work together, safety becomes a strategic advantage. This session explores how breaking down silos can reduce risk, elevate decision-making, and protect people throughout the supply chain. Learn from leaders who’ve built joint strategies to embed safety across every phase of the supplier lifecycle.

    Speakers:
    Wyatt Bradbury - Principal, Health and Safety - @Avetta
    Caldwell Hart - Principal, Procurement Supply Chain Mgmt - @Avetta
    Emmanual Alaya - Manager, Solution Engineering - @Avetta

    Location: Rail Yard A

  • Beyond Compliance: The ROI of Continuous Operations

  • Safety isn’t just a checkbox—it’s a business driver. This session goes beyond compliance to explore how organizations can quantify the return on safety investments. Using insights from value engineering content, we’ll show how proactive safety strategies reduce downtime, improve operational continuity, and deliver measurable ROI.

    Speakers:
    Sarah Blevins - Sr. Director, Solution Engineering - @Avetta
    Leah Morelos - VP, Client Success - @Avetta
    Elliott Yama - Director, Product Marketing - @Avetta

    Location: Rail Yard BC

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Supplier Roundtables
  • Lunch, Listening, and Learning

  • Invitation Only: Join fellow suppliers and Avetta changemakers for a collaborative lunch event. We’re hosting open, honest roundtable discussions to hear your ideas, gather your feedback, and shape what's next—together.

Speakers

Jennifer McNelly – Chief Executive Officer, American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)  American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)
Jennifer McNelly
Chief Executive Officer,
American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)
Bio
Lorraine Martin – Chief Executive Officer, National Safety Council
Lorraine Martin
Chief Executive Officer,
National Safety Council
(NSC)
Bio
Chris Isaacson, Chief Revenue Officer, Energy WorldNet (EWN)
Chris Isaacson
Chief Revenue Officer,
Energy WorldNet (EWN)
Bio
Damilola Jaiyeoba – VP Procurement, Technology & Operations - Cushman & Wakefield
Damilola Jaiyeoba
VP, Head of Procurement, Technology & Operations,
Cushman & Wakefield
Bio
Charlene Bowman, SCMP - Director, Strategic Sourcing - BGIS
Charlene Bowman, SCMP
Director, Strategic Sourcing,
BGIS
Bio
Andres Villalba, Sr. Speciailist, SCM Center of Excellence, Cheniere Energy
Andres Villalba
Sr. Speciailist, SCM Center of Excellence
Cheniere Energy
Bio
Seth Courtney, Manager, Supply Chain, Cheniere Energy
Seth Courtney
Manager, Supply Chain,
Cheniere Energy
Bio
Angela Jhanji - Managing Director, Sustainability
Angela Jhanji
Managing Director, Sustainability,
EQT
Bio
Paul Leonard – Principal - SinoCelt
Paul Leonard
Principal,
SinoCelt LLC
Bio
Aaron Gerrets – Contracts & Procurement Manager - Vertex
Aaron Gerrets
Contracts & Procurement Manager,
Vertex
Bio
Kimberly Patch – HSE Coordinator - LSPI
Kimberly Patch
Health Safety & Environmental Coordinator,
LSPI
Bio
Colby Davis – Ervin Cable
Colby Davis, CSP, PE
Safety Director
Ervin Cable Construction, LLC
Bio
Daragh O'Malley – Corporate Health Safety & Environmental Specialist -IKO
Daragh O'Malley
Director of Health, Safety and Environment.,
IKO
Bio
Jennifer Feeler, Director, Safety & Health @Sunbelt Rentals
Jennifer Feeler
Safety, Health & Environment Support Manager,
Sunbelt Rentals
Bio
Shirley Malean Operational Services Manager @Harris
Shirley Malean
Operational Services Manager,
Harris
Bio
Arshad Matin, Chief Executive Officer
Arshad Matin
Chief Executive Officer
Avetta
Bio
Jeff Kristick, Chief Revenue Officer
Jeff Kristick
Chief Revenue Officer
Avetta
Bio
Gretchen Eischen, Chief Marketing Officer
Gretchen Eischen
Chief Marketing Officer
Avetta
Bio
Abid Yousuf, Chief Customer Officer
Abid Yousuf
Chief Customer Officer
Avetta
Bio
Dawn Andre, Chief Product Officer
Dawn Andre
Chief Product Officer
Avetta
Bio
Cory Buchanan, SVP Global Account Management
Cory Buchanan
SVP Global Account Management
Avetta
Bio
Eric Olsen, SVP, Supplier Engagement & Operations
Eric Olsen
SVP, Supplier Engagement & Operations
Avetta
Bio
Leah Morelos, VP, Client Success
Leah Morelos
VP, Client Success
Avetta
Bio
Natashya Narkiewicz, VP Product Management
Natashya Narkiewicz
VP, Product Management
Avetta
Bio
Rich Eddy, VP, Customer Support
Rich Eddy
VP, Customer Support
Avetta
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Caldwell Hart, Principal, Procurement Supply Chain Management,
Caldwell Hart
Principal, Procurement Supply Chain Management
Avetta
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Geoff Goodman, Principal, Solution Delivery
Geoff Goodman
Principal, Solution Delivery
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Wyatt Bradbury, Principal, Health & Safety
Wyatt Bradbury
Principal, Health & Safety
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Brendan York, Sr. Director, Global Client Onboarding
Brendan York
Sr. Director, Global Client Onboarding
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Sarah Blevins, Sr. Director, Solution Engineering
Sarah Blevins
Sr. Director, Solution Engineering
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Brittany Powers, Product Director
Brittany Powers
Director, Product Management
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Tim Oliver, Product Director, Analytics
Tim Oliver
Product Director, Analytics
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Elliott Yama, Director, Product Marketing
Elliott Yama
Director, Product Marketing
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Katie Martin, Director, Sustainability
Katie Martin
Director, Sustainability
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Scott DeBow, Director, Health & Safety
Scott DeBow
Director, Health & Safety
Avetta
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Summer Jowett, Director, Supplier Relationships
Summer Jowett
Director, Supplier Relationships
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Tyler Urrea, Director, Supplier Services
Tyler Urrea
Director, Supplier Services
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Vineesh Kapoor, Product Director
Vineesh Kapoor
Product Director
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Erin Watkinson, VP, Client Success
Erin Watkinson
VP, Client Success
Addie Alonso, Solution Engineer
Addie Alonso
Solution Engineer
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Austin Burch – Key Account Manager - Avetta
Austin Burch
Key Account Manager
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Emmanual Alaya, Manager, Solution Engineering
Emmanual Alaya
Manager, Solution Engineering
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