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Fire/Life Safety Specialist

ablake13@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-3321
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Alan Blake is responsible for Fire Prevention, Protection and Life Safety at Kennesaw State University, across both campuses.  He also provides training and education services in these areas.  

Alan joined KSU in November of 2020.  His career includes experience in Risk Management, Fire Protection, and Criminal Investigations.  He holds a Bachelors of Science degree from Southern Poly, and a Masters in Public Administration from Valdosta State University.  Alan is also a Certified Safety Professional, CSP.

In his own time, Alan enjoys gardening, fishing and volunteer activities with his church.

Senior Research Safety and Biosafety Compliance Officer

resaw@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-4803
CP 201F

Rodrick Esaw is the Laboratory Safety Manager and Biosafety Officer for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) at Kennesaw State University. His roles and responsibilities include the management of safety programs in the areas of laboratory safety, chemical safety, biosafety, laser safety, and all other safety programs associated with research and teaching labs.

Rodrick joined KSU in November 2014 after a 14 year career at Emory University as a Research Safety Specialist. He is originally from Monroe, Louisiana, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Toxicology from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. In May 2006, he received a Masters of Public Health (MPH) from Emory University.

Rodrick is married and currently has two children. In his spare time, he enjoys music, sports, and spending time with his family.

Office Manager

nhiggin2@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-6384
CP 201E

Natalie is the Office Manager for the Department of Environmental Health & Safety. She joined the staff at KSU in March 2006 as the Administrative Assistant in the Psychology Department. Natalie graduated from Kennesaw State University in May 2010 earning her Bachelors of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, majoring in Communication and Human Services.

In Aug 2010, she joined the EHS department. She is proud to call herself an alumna. Prior to joining KSU, she worked at Nyack College in the Admissions Office for 2 years

Manager, Fire and Life Safety

singram1@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-2954
CP 201C

Steve Ingram is the Fire and Life Manager with the responsibility of managing all the fire and life safety systems as well as the fire and life safety education for the University. Steve's goal is to provide a safe university for the students, faculty, staff and visitors. 

Before joining Kennesaw State University, Steve was an Assistant Chief for the Marietta Fire Department. As an Assistant Chief of Suppression, Steve was responsible for 6 fire stations and their delivery of service to the public. During his career, Steve was assigned to every division in the department and held every rank from Firefighter to Assistant Chief. Steve retired from the City of Marietta in December, 2018 with 30 years of service.

Steve has Masters of Business degree from Reinhardt University, a Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Administration from Grand Canyon University and an Associate of Science in Fire Science from DeKalb College. Steve also holds numerous certifications and is a member of several national organizations.   

Occupational Health Fire/Safety Coordinator

alehock1@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-2968
CP 201B

Alex Lehocky (La-hock-ee) is the past Director of Environmental Health and Safety.  He is now serving as the Coordinator of Occupational Health and Fire Safety with the responsibility for day-to-day oversight of related programs which are aimed at ensuring a safe teaching, learning and working environment for KSU students, faculty, staff and visitors. Before joining Kennesaw State University, Alex worked with the Board of Regents Office of Real Estate & Facilities, and served as the Program Manager for Environmental & Occupational Safety within the Compliance and Operations Group.  He provided leadership to all of the University System of Georgia institutions on environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, occupational safety, and due diligence issues.   

Alex has over twenty-five years of progressive technical and management experience in industry, higher education, and consulting.  His experiences include regulatory compliance, remediation, exposure assessment, risk assessment, indoor air quality, permitting, development of hazardous chemical SOPs, auditing, training, and project management.   

Alex has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and a Master of Science degree in Environmental Health from the University of Georgia and maintains the designation of a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).  In addition, he is actively involved with a variety of local and national professional groups.

Director, Environmental Health and Safety

sndiritu@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-2410
CP 201D

Stephen Ndiritu is the Director of Environmental Health and Safety with the responsibility for the overall management, direction and oversight of the University's EHS program which is aimed at ensuring a safe teaching, learning and working environment for KSU students, faculty, staff and visitors.

Stephen has a Master of Science degree in Industrial Hygiene from the University of Central Missouri, a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health from Moi University in Kenya and holds certifications in Industrial Hygiene (CIH) and Safety (CSP).

Before joining Kennesaw State University, Mr. Ndiritu worked as an industrial hygienist for Solvay Advanced Polymer in Alpharetta. He has an excellent background in exposure assessment, program development, Safety Management, Environmental Compliance, IAQ investigations, training and conducting compliance audit and inspections.

Chemical Safety Specialist

mrosen14@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-7645
CP 201M

Matthew Rosenberg joined the department in early 2020 as the Chemical Safety Specialist, where he will support leadership with various elements of the laboratory safety programs associated with research and teaching laboratories.

Previous to joining EHS, Matthew spent 5 years as a Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator in the KSU Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry where he assisted in facilitating the effective and safe operation of department teaching and research laboratories. In addition to his normal duties as Laboratory Coordinator, he received a Chemical Hygiene Officer certificate from National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC) and completed HAZWOPER Site Operations (hazmat emergency spill response) training. As a KSU crisis coordinator, he enjoys the aspect of helping others when emergency arises. Prior to his Laboratory Coordinator position, Matthew was a part-time Instructor for General Chemistry II and Foundations of Chemistry I Laboratories at KSU.

Matthew received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Kennesaw State University in 2008 and Master of Science in Chemistry from Western Carolina University in 2010. He is an Analytical Chemist with 5 peer-reviewed, published papers in forensic and environmental chemistry.

In his spare time, Matthew enjoys mountain biking, backpacking, catamaran sailing, kayaking, and golfing.

Manager, EHS Programs Training

dsimonbu@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-5929
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Fire and Life Safety Technician

sstraker@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-3321
CP 201O

Steven Straker (AJ) rejoined our department in November 2022. Additional information is forthcoming.

Environmental Programs Manager

tterrel7@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-5026
CP 201N

Terran Terrell, Environmental Health Specialist, is responsible for the Indoor Environmental Quality Component of the Occupational Safety Program at Kennesaw State University. This includes aspects such as indoor air quality, industrial hygiene, and other public health related issues dealing with Occupation and Environmental Health.

Terran joined the EHS team November of 2011 after previously working for local county and state health departments as an Epidemiologist and Environmental Health Specialist in Georgia and Tennessee. Terran received his Bachelors of Arts degree from the University of Michigan of Ann Arbor, MI and thus went on to receive his Masters in Public Health from Georgia State University.

Terran is very dedicated in making a difference anyway he can to help in the efforts in promoting the growth of Kennesaw State University and ensuring KSU keeps up with this growth in a safe and healthy and. In his spare time Terran is a musician who enjoys playing, writing, and promoting his musical material as well as that of others.

Fire and Life Safety Technician

jvallec1@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-3321
CP 201A

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