The continual programming of the Portage County Safety Council is developed & coordinated by the hard work, creativity, & leadership of our Steering Committee.

We would like to recognize and thank not only our steering committee members but also their organizations who make their work possible and continue to support it in order to make Portage County a safer place to work!

FY26 Steering Committee Members:

1. Anthony Ferritto, Safety Coordinator, Viking Forge. Member since 2025.
2. Che O’Connell, Customer Growth Manager, WEX. Member since 2023.
3. Doug McLaughlin, EHS & Continuous Improvement Manager, Sheridan. Member since 2025.
4. Leslie Buzalka, Account Manager, Smash My Trash. Member since 2024.
5. Lori Fisher, Vice Chair, Owner, PLS Management Consulting. Member since 2025.
6. Mike Thompson, Manager, Portage County Safety Council. Member since 2013.
7. Nicholas Coia, Chair, Chief Operating Officer, CS2Safety. Member since 2013.
8. Paul Killian, Safety Director, Tri Mor Corporation. Member since 2024.
9. Renee Onesti, Owner & President, Kitchen Guard of Northeast Ohio. Member since 2009.
10. Ryan Shackelford, Director, Portage County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management. Member since 2023.
11. Shelly Owen, General Manager & Occupational Health & Safety Consultant, Swift First Aid. Member since 2013.

*If you’re interested in becoming a PCSC Steering Committee Member, please complete this brief online application today!

FY25 Steering Committee: Pictured L to R: Che O’Connell, Renee Onesti, Leslie Buzalka, Mike Thompson, Paul Killian, Nicholas Coia. Not pictured: Shelly Owen, Ryan Shackelford, Lori Fisher, Mike Lenzo, Doug McLaughlin. Picture taken on May 8th, 2025.