Jack Benton, CSD, CFPS, {LION 3700+}

Current

Volunteer Charity Enrollment Consultant (While Currently Seeking F/T Job) at Fund-It Free a Division of BenefitBar

Past

Corporate Safety / Environmental Division Manager at Advanced Urethane Technologies, Inc.
Asst. Fire Marshal / Public Information Officer at Village of Bolingbrook Fire Department
Code Enforcement Officer at Village of Bolingbrook Police Department

Fire Prevention Specialist / Inspector at Village of Skokie Fire Department
Building, Safety & Fire Code Consultant at Fire Protection Code Consultants
Fire Prevention Bureau Director / Inspector at Darien-Woodridge Fire Protection District
Manager, Safety & Regulatory Affairs at General Foam Corporation
Life & Safety Coordinator at JPMorgan Chase

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Education

University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business
Western Iowa Tech College
University of Maryland University College

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Jack Benton, CSD, CFPS, {LION 3700+}’s Summary

Accomplished, successful, "hands on" and solutions-oriented EHS / Safety management professional with a strong background envisioning, implementing, and assessing efficacy of comprehensive loss prevention, environmental, health and safety programs in full compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines.

Excellent communication and liaison abilities with strong aptitudes developing and implementing comprehensive professional development and employee safety education initiatives. Diverse transferable talents in budget administration, staff oversight, resource allocation, and relationship management. Innovative leader adept in leveraging keen strategic vision and solutions orientation to increase staff morale, streamline operations, ensure safety, and perpetuate quality service and support.

CSD - Certified Safety Director & CFPS- Certified Fire Protection Specialist (Working toward obtaining CSP designation and HACCP & Food Safety certification)

** I am seeking "immediate" F/T EHS / Safety employment / Contract or Consulting work in the Chicago area. All leads welcomed! **

Note: {LION} 3700+ Contacts, I will gladly accept invitations for networking with others, especially in the EHS / Safety, Emergency Management, Fire, Police & Security Professional fields!

Email address: BBKSafety1@hotmail.com

Phone: 630-771-1971

EHS & Safety Blog: http://ehssafetynews.wordpress.com/

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Chicago & Illinois EHS & Safety Professionals
Safety & Security Professionals of America
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Jack Benton, CSD, CFPS, {LION 3700+}’s Specialties:

•"Hands On" Safety Leadership
•Hazardous Waste Management
•Above Average Workers Compensation Cost Reduction
•Highly Successful Employee DART Rate / Injury Reduction
•Multi-Tasking Project Management Success
•Behavioral Based Safety
•Accident Investigation & Remediation
•Data, Trend, and Root Cause Analysis
•Process and Procedure Development
•OSHA Employee Training Development
•Excellent Presentation Skills
•Budget Management & Cost Reduction
•Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

Jack Benton, CSD, CFPS, {LION 3700+}’s Experience

Volunteer Charity Enrollment Consultant (While Currently Seeking F/T Job)

Fund-It Free a Division of BenefitBar

(Fund-Raising industry)

January 2009 — Present (1 year )

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Corporate Safety / Environmental Division Manager

Advanced Urethane Technologies, Inc.

(Plastics industry)

April 2007 — September 2008 (1 year 6 months)

Led Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory compliance and training programs for the company and its seven (7) manufacturing plants nationwide as well as managed (6) six Safety Managers at each manufacturing location outside of the West Chicago location. My duties included the “hands on” implementation of and updating environmental, health and safety policies and procedures, DOT training, record retention, vehicle inspection and HOS logs management. Conducted employee safety training, including: forklift operation, HAZCOM, proper lifting techniques, machine lock out / tag out procedures and others. Monitored chemical PEL exposure limits of employees to both TDI and MDI.

Implemented plant safety audits, labor metrics program development, risk management / accident investigation using (JHA) Job Hazard Analysis as well as Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and was responsible for administration of workers’ compensation cases, maintained all OSHA 300 logs and submittals.

Updated a wide array of facility plans and compliance programs involving chemical contingency and emergency response, chemical exposure and noise level monitoring, MSDS compliance, protective equipment, chemical waste management & minimization and NPDES (Stormwater Runoff Permitting Compliance Procedures) for 7 plant locations. Prepared and submitted yearly State and Federal EPA environmental release reporting & permitting for 3 plants involving (Form R Submittals) SARA Title V, SARA Title III and Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations. Responsible for other duties as assigned.

• Saved the company over $50K+ and reduced the plant accident rate 75% within six months time, across 7 locations, by implementing improved practices and safety rules, thus bringing all locations under the OSHA DART rate for inspection.
Asst. Fire Marshal / Public Information Officer

Village of Bolingbrook Fire Department

(Public Safety industry)

May 2004 — April 2006 (2 years )

Performed comprehensive evaluations of fire prevention systems and inspected all phases of new construction projects. Prepared, updated, and reviewed plans for building construction, fire protection, fire alarm systems, and pre-fire strategies for all new and existing structures within jurisdiction to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances including those promulgated by Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Prepared yearly budget requirements for public education programs. Oversaw and performed fire incident follow-up investigations on reported hazards until remedied. Responded to code questions and interpretations; followed-up on fire safety-related complaints.

Served as primary media and community point-of-contact in role as Public Information Officer. Worked closely with staff from Planning & Zoning and Building Departments on new projects, plan reviews, permits, fire incident investigations, and structural integrity issues. Coordinated activities and meetings with building contractors, developers, and state & federal governmental agencies concerning applicable codes, ordinances, and fire prevention issues. Attended zoning, construction planning, and related community meetings.

Developed curricula and taught fire safety and other classes for departmental staff, civic groups, seniors, day care centers, and schools. Authored inspection and procedure reports and special policy documents.

Selected accomplishments:

• Reviewed plans and conducted fire and building code inspections for multiple commercial, high rise business and industrial construction projects involving more than 10M ft2 of occupancies during tenure.

• Successfully managed implementation of public education programs and Juvenile Fire Setters counseling program in eight local schools.
Code Enforcement Officer

Village of Bolingbrook Police Department

(Public Safety industry)

May 1999 — May 2004 (5 years 1 month)

Conducted inspections and reviews of commercial business, shopping centers, vending licenses, multifamily dwellings, property maintenance standards, loss prevention and fire prevention strategies; completed follow-up investigations of businesses to remedy violations. Coordinated Code Enforcement activities by working closely with staff from Property Management Companies, Local Development Corporation, Fire Department, Planning & Zoning Department, Building Department, State Agencies and Will County Health Department.

Investigated fraudulent businesses complaints and coordinated complaint investigations, resolution, and prosecution with the Illinois States Attorney’s Office. Issued parking and ordinance violation citations. Testified in court to resolve issued citations for violations.

Participated in meetings pertaining to new and existing structures within the village. Answered questions pertaining to all municipal codes and ordinances. Administered Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Emergency Housing Repair Assistance Program.

Selected accomplishment:

• Earned multiple professional credentials during tenure including Illinois State Police Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS) certification, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Lead Inspector certification, and BOCA Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector certification.
Fire Prevention Specialist / Inspector

Village of Skokie Fire Department

(Public Safety industry)

February 1998 — May 1999 (1 year 4 months)

Reviewed all building construction, fire protection, and fire alarm system plans and performed fire prevention and new construction inspections in compliance with BOCA, and NFPA codes. Oversaw follow-up investigations on all fire incidents and reported hazards until remedied. Developed new and updated pre-fire plans for new and existing structures. Participated in zoning, planning, and other meetings pertaining to new and existing structures. Fielded and resolved code questions and interpretation queries; responded to fire safety complaints. Established annual public education program budget requirements.

Interfaced with Building Department staff on plan reviews, permits, fire incident investigations, and building structural integrity evaluations. Coordinated activities and meetings with contractors, developers, and governmental agency staff concerning codes, ordinances, and fire prevention issues. Authored curricula and conducted training classes on fire safety and prevention topics within department and for community members; assisted during implementation of public education programs and the city’s Juvenile Fire setters counseling program in five local schools. Prepared inspection reports, special policies, and procedure reports.

Selected accomplishments:

• Inspected and provided critical compliance oversight during construction of more than1M ft2 of commercial, high rise business and industrial occupancies.

• Actively participated in State of Illinois Fire Marshal's Office continuing education opportunities and BOCA certification programs.
Building, Safety & Fire Code Consultant

Fire Protection Code Consultants

(Management Consulting industry)

January 1996 — January 1998 (2 years 1 month)

Conducted site inspections, safety surveys, and fire and sprinkler system acceptance tests in accordance with contract requirements. Conducted OSHA Safety Training & Inspections as contracted by customers.

Reviewed building fire alarm and sprinkler system plans for various regional municipalities and third party plan review companies throughout Illinois to ensure compliance with all applicable building, fire, and zoning, ordinances, and appropriate local government amendments.
Fire Prevention Bureau Director / Inspector

Darien-Woodridge Fire Protection District

(Public Safety industry)

January 1993 — January 1996 (3 years 1 month)

Oversaw development and administration of agency’s Fire Prevention Bureau. Supervised and conducted all fire prevention inspections within district. Scheduled Bureau Inspector’s duties including developing in-service company inspection program. Reviewed all new building construction, fire protection, and fire alarm system plans to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances.

Managed departmental and community training programs and Juvenile Fire setters counseling program in eight local schools. Managed and performed fire incident and hazard follow-up investigations. Attended zoning, planning, and special meetings pertaining to new and existing structures within the district. Prepared yearly budget requirements, monthly division reports, special policy documents, and procedure reports.

Selected accomplishments:

• Managed all aspects of inspection and compliance during development of multiple commercial, high rise business and industrial occupancies totaling 3M ft2.

• Successfully developed codes and ordinances relating to fee collection policies for plan reviews, fire alarm monitoring, false alarm responses, and alarm testing and implemented integral billing and accounting procedures in close collaboration with department’s dispatch staff.
Manager, Safety & Regulatory Affairs

General Foam Corporation

(Consumer Goods industry)

January 1990 — January 1993 (3 years 1 month)

Developed and implemented Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory compliance and training programs for company and its Midwest subsidiaries. Established environmental and safety policies and procedures. Implemented and supervised numerous programs including: DOT driver training, record retention, vehicle inspection, HOS logs management, conduct employee safety training, including forklift operation, HAZCOM, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), proper lifting techniques, and maintenance lock out / tag out procedures.

Oversaw and conducted risk management and accident investigation & remediation efforts; administered workers’ compensation cases and OSHA 300 logs. Served as Plant Safety Committee Chairperson. Initiated a wide array of compliant facility plans. Developed and implemented written programs involving chemical contingency & emergency response, environmental safety & health, facility & employee security training, emergency medical treatment, fire protection, employee evacuation, Hazard Communication Act, OSHA chemical exposure and noise level monitoring, protective equipment, chemical waste management & minimization, prepared and submitted yearly state and Federal EPA environmental release reporting & permitting involving Sara Title III and V, Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations. Developed and directed plant security programs involving perimeter control, employee identification, and closed-circuit television (CCTV).

Selected accomplishment:

• Saved company $100K+ and reduced plant accident rate 50% within one year by implementing improved practices and safety rules.
Life & Safety Coordinator

JPMorgan Chase

(Public Company; JPM; Banking industry)

January 1987 — January 1990 (3 years 1 month)

Conducted annual Fire Prevention and Safety audits of all Chicago facilities and subsidiaries. Initiated semi-annual site evacuation drills. Administered comprehensive training programs and instructed staff in emergency response plans, evacuation techniques, Safety and OSHA training. Maintained relationships with state and local government officials, building management companies, and private agencies. Served on Corporate Safety Committee.

Reviewed construction / remodeling projects and offered fire protection recommendations in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. Carried out fire prevention inspections and ensured corrections of violations and elimination of hazards as required by Chicago building codes. Responded to emergency incidents, documented incident details, disseminated reports to senior management, and recommended corrective actions if necessary.

Selected accomplishments:

•Enhanced safety management operations by successfully implementing new Safety, OSHA & DOT-compliant training programs, conducted accident investigations, emergency response training, job hazard analysis, wrote and instituted corrective action plans and job procedures.

•Contributed to efforts of outside consulting companies during creation of comprehensive pre-fire safety plan for JP Morgan Chase location at 1 First National Plaza.

•Consulted with bank management regarding asbestos removal on bank properties in accordance with City of Chicago Fire, Building codes, Illinois Department of Public Health Asbestos Abatement Act stipulations, OSHA asbestos regulations, and Federal EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS) and Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) regulations.

Jack Benton, CSD, CFPS, {LION 3700+}’s Education

University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business

Executive Certificate in Leadership and Management 2009 — 2010 (expected)
Western Iowa Tech College

Safety Director Certification Program 2007 — 2008

Certified Safety Director (CSD) obtained in 2008
University of Maryland University College

Advanced Fire Administration , Advanced Fire Administration Certification , 2004 — 2005

Dissertation titled “Chicago Burning: A Review of the Cook County High Rise Fire of 2003”, 2005
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Fire Science , Fire Service Institute , 1992

Lieutenant - Fire Officer I
Certified Fire Prevention Officer / Inspector I (CFPS)
Firefighter I, II, & III
Juvenile Fire Setters Counselor
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Public Education Instructor I
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Certified Instructor I
Tactics & Strategy I
Fire & Explosion Investigation - NFPA 921 & 1033

Additional Information

Jack Benton, CSD, CFPS, {LION 3700+}’s Websites:

Jack Benton, CSD, CFPS, {LION 3700+}’s Interests:

Computer Repair - ( My small business is located in Bolingbrook, IL -"The Computer Tutor & Repair Co"- See link above! Call me if your business or personal computers are in need of repair! Business Contracts Available) Website Design - (See my latest website design for the Bolingbrook Police Department "Beat The Heat Illinois Chapter" Racing Team. Simply Google the name to get to the site), Computers & Technology, Community Service

Jack Benton, CSD, CFPS, {LION 3700+}’s Groups:

Chairman - Village of Bolingbrook Beautification Commission - 1997 to 2006

NASP - National Association of Safety Professionals

Member National Fire Protection Association - Architects, Engineers and Building Officials Section

Illinois Fire Inspectors Association - Member

ASIS International

ASQ - American Society for Quality

Will County Emergency Preparedness & Response Team Member