We are a group of professionals dedicated to the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of environmental factors arising in or from the workplace. Please view our membership section for more information. We look forward to introducing to our members.
Officers
President: Ryan Whitney
Ryan Whitney is an Environmental Biologist and Senior Industrial Hygienist for Environmental Forensic Consultants, Inc. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health. He has experience in a plethora of industries including manufacturing, mining, construction, building science, agriculture, and healthcare. Ryan is excited to help lead and support the local AIHA Arizona Chapter as well as being involved nationally.
President Elect: Michael Breu
Past President: Aaron Bankhead
Aaron is the Corporate Industrial Hygiene and U.S. Safety Manager for Hexcel Corporation. His twenty years of professional experience includes leading site and global teams in developing, implementing, and improving world-class environmental, occupational health and safety programs (EHS) at large (Fortune 50) and small organizations. He recognizes the tangible value that strong EHS programs bring to organizations. Aaron is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and holds a BS degree in Environmental Management from Arizona State University and an MPH in Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Health from the University of Michigan.
2nd year Director: Cindy Hanko
1st Year Director: Shannon Newton
Secretary:
Maggie Murphy
Maggie Murphy is an industrial hygienist and assistant director of research safety at the University of Arizona. She is a certified safety professional and certified industrial hygienist.
Secretary Elect: Tyler Belnap
I grew up in Idaho and found the IH field by accident while in college. I did an IH internship while in college in Oregon and was hooked with IH ever since. I’ve had the privilege of being a IH consultant in the Western US, a Safety Manager for Construction company and now an IH for utility company. I recently passed the brutal CIH exam and have finally met that major goal. Since living in Arizona I enjoy doing anything indoors.
Treasurer : Siena Hall
Siena is the 4-Corners Regional Sales Manager for REPSS, specializing in helping industrial hygienists and safety professionals to determine the best equipment for their monitoring needs. Previously, Siena spent 6 years as a health and safety engineer in the aerospace and defense industry focusing on industrial hygiene programs. She also was the Health, Safety and Environmental Leader at the Honeywell N95 Mask Plant in Phoenix. Siena has both a BS in Public Health and a Master of Public Health in Industrial Hygiene from the University of Arizona.
Treasurer Elect: Christina Collins
Christina Collins is a Certified Industrial Hygienist and Certified Safety Professional. She is currently employed by Central Arizona Project as a Senior Industrial Hygienist and has been working in the field of Industrial Hygiene for over 20 years in both the consulting and government sectors. She received both her BS in Environmental Science and her Master of Public Health from the University of Arizona. She has held positions on the AIHA-Arizona Local Section Board for the past 18 years as Treasurer and Treasurer-Elect.
Student Section Representative: Zoe Hatch