The faculty, headed by Patrick Hill includes a variety of individuals considered experts in their respective areas of specialization.

Pat Hill
Pat has over 20 years experience in Safety & Health Engineering and Loss Control. He has held positions as a Facilities Planner, Safety & Health Engineer and Director of Safety Training while in the shipbuilding industry. Following his industry safety experience, in the mid 1990's Pat went on to provide safety and loss control services as an independent consultant. Today he manages Quality Control and Training for one of the most respected and reputable loss control service providers in the United States.

Dave Griffiths
Dave has 30 years experience in professional journalism and writing instruction. His report writing segment is a key component of the Institute’s week long training program. The reports students generate are the result of an assessment conducted to identify exposures and controls, then communicating this information in a manner understandable to decision makers who may not have the technical expertise.

Dave’s approach to written communication is succinct, to the point and treats the reader with respect. His approach to “understanding your audience” allows the writer to focus on what is necessary and avoid flowery, excessive technical and unnecessary editorial comment.   Dave’s contribution to the training program is pivotal in helping students “pull it all together”.

Chris Dowd
Chris began his career in safety management in 1973, first working as a safety and training coordinator for American Electric Power in their mining division, then in underwriting and loss control management positions at Commercial Union Assurance, Hanover Insurance Company, and Acadia Insurance Company.  He has trained and managed dozens of successful loss control consultants over the years, and has provided technical safety training to thousands of individual supervisors and workers in a wide variety of industries.  He holds his ALCM (Associate in Loss Control Management) and CPCU (Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter) designations from the Insurance Institute of America.  He graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and zoology.  He also has his first class mine foreman’s certification and has attended the DuPont blasting school.

Craig Wheeler
Craig started his Loss Control career working for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company in 1969. He held a number of positions including, HPR Property Specialist, Construction Specialist and Industrial Specialist before entering a management position in 1982 with responsibility for 35 technical consultants. In 1996 he founded Solutions for Safe Workplaces, a firm providing safety-consulting services for the Insurance Industry.

Craig holds an ARM (Associate in Risk Management) and CPCU (Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter) designation from the Insurance Institute of America.