Frank (Clay)Gilliam
Accomplished Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management Executive with 15+ years of experience leading enterprise safety, compliance, and risk programs across manufacturing, logistics, and corporate environments in the U.S. and Canada. Skilled in developing risk registers, matrices, audits, and analysis to identify and mitigate hazards, while aligning safety strategies with organizational objectives. Proven record of reducing TRIR, fostering safety culture, and driving compliance with OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations. Core strengths: Executive EHS & Risk Leadership | Risk Registers & Matrices | Safety Systems Implementation | Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, DOT, EPA) | TRIR Reduction | Auditing & Root Cause Analysis | Policy & Procedure Development | Leadership Development | Emergency/Crisis Management | Lean Six Sigma | Workers’ Compensation & Insurance Management
Jurisdiction
United States
Experience
• Implemented enterprise Safety Management System & DOT program for 700+ employees at 51 U.S./Canada sites. • Developed policies, procedures, training; created onboarding program improving retention & engagement. • Conducted audits, inspections, and risk reviews reducing incidents & costs; led accident review process. • Built safety culture with transparent communication and hands-on leadership. • Conducted ERM audit and implemented corrective actions for organization leading to a reduction in insurance cost of 24% will simultaneously reducing TRIR and LTIR rates.
• Directed safety strategy across 42 facilities; led team of 4. • Implemented lean, behavior-based programs improving compliance & engagement. • Delivered leadership training to site leaders; improved accident investigation & root cause analysis.
• Led team of 5 safety professionals; reduced TRIR by 75%. • Implemented leadership development & safety ownership programs. • Created safety/risk metrics & analytics; managed Workers’ Compensation budget. • Served as Lead Auditor for enterprise-wide audits.
• Directed team of 6; achieved 60% TRIR reduction. • Led incident investigations & root cause analysis; created corrective actions. • Developed training for new hires, reporting, and compliance. • Managed Workers’ Compensation & insurance; implemented EPA compliance programs.
• Implemented comprehensive safety system across U.S./Canada facilities. • Reduced TRIR from 7.3 to 0.37 in 18 months; maintained 0.37–0.57 annually. • Standardized policies, procedures, and hands-on training enterprise-wide. • Built risk prevention programs integrating metrics, audits, and compliance. • Aligned safety strategies with corporate risk goals; earned PACCAR Safety Excellence & Chairman’s Awards (2011–2016).