Meet the Team
Established in 2000, IESO, LLC has experienced continuous double-digit growth. We are a woman-owned SBA small business, a Federal MEP program participant and a Federal Government Service Provider registered at Central Contractor Registration. IESO is general liability and workers compensation insured in the U.S. and internationally, financially stable with an International Central Fund (UBS) and have no financial risks pending or foreseen. Over 83% of clients are retainer-based and have been with us more than four years. Our experts have over 150 years of combined EHS and Management System experience and serve over 175 facilities in 28 countries, including as exclusive service provider to some of the worlds most respected manufacturing companies.
IESO is also proud to be teamed with Aegis Professional Services, a Small Veteran Owned Business (SVOB), a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) and a certified Federal HUB Zone Business.
Dr. Keith A. Spencer, PhD, RPIH (Global Operations Manager)
Dr. Spencer is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a B.S. in Environmental Health Science, an M.S. in Safety Engineering from Colorado State University C.O.R.E and a PhD from England’s Ridgewood University.
- Registered Professional Industrial Hygienist
- Accredited Safety Auditor
- Over 20 years of EH&S consulting, program management and training experience
- Performed numerous ergonomic investigations for manufacturing and administrative clients
- Led EHS audits as member of BF Goodrich corporate global health and safety auditing team
- ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, TS:16949/9001 RAB & ANAB Certified Lead Auditor
- Highly Experienced Industrial Hygienist performing as primary IH for various corporate clients
- Performed Job Safety Analysis for a variety of industries
- Certified in Hazardous Waste Management and DOT HazMat
- Trained Ergonomic Scientist (University of Cincinnati)
- International work experience
- Course Director and Faculty for the NC OSHERC at UNC – Chapel Hill
Dr. Scott Harris, PhD, MPH (Global Risk Manager)
Scott’s experience ranges over 27 years of Environmental, Health and Safety Management in Federal and State government, consulting, general industry and University instruction. He received his PhD in Environmental Science, with a specialization in Disaster and Emergency Management, from Oklahoma State University, and holds degrees in Geology (B.S.) and Public Health (MPH) from Western Kentucky University.
- Federal On-Scene Coordinator for the U.S. EPA, part of the Region 6 Emergency Readiness Team
- Extensive industrial and consulting experience in numerous industries, states and programs
- State regulatory experience in multiple programs, including compliance and emergency response
- University Instructor, developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate environmental, health and safety courses
- Course Director and Faculty for the NC OSHERC at UNC – Chapel Hill
Joe B. O’Nan (Senior Environmental, Safety and Health Specialist)
- Mr. O’Nan is a graduate of Western Kentucky University with a B.S. in Environmental Health Science
- Over 25 years of EH&S experience in various industries and as a project and division manager with several Fortune 100 companies
- ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, TS:16949, ISO (QS) 9001 Lead Auditor trained
- Experienced Industrial Hygienist for a variety of corporate clients
- Performed Job Safety Analysis for a variety of industries
- Certified in Hazardous Waste Management and DOT Hazardous Material requirements
- Experience managing return to work programs including worker’s compensation reduction programs
- Experienced Health and Safety trainer and auditor
- Experienced in Accident Investigation
- Highly Experienced in EPA Air Permitting
- Experience managing Hazardous Waste and EPA reporting requirements
- Certified in Hazardous Waste Operations
- International Work Experience
Rachael L. McKelvey (Senior Ergonomist)
- Mrs. McKelvey is a graduate of the Wake Forest with a B.S. in Psychology and a M.S. from the University of Alabama in ergonomic engineering.
- Mrs. McKelvey is an experienced ergonomist with nearly 16 years of ergonomics experience.
- Served as division ergonomist for Delphi Automotive before becoming a consultant 5 years ago
- Has conducted ergonomic investigations for many Fortune 100 companies.
- International Work Experience
Karen S. Fuller (Senior Behavioral Safety Specialist)
- Ms. Fuller is a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a M.S. in Psychology and a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a M.S. in Public Heath and Safety.
- Ms. Fuller has over 5 years of behavioral safety experience
- Ms. Fuller has been the safety assistant manager for a fortune 100 company where she directed the facility in creating and implementing a VPP health and safety management program
- Has developed various levels of behavioral systems for various industries.
Clay T. Donaldson (Health and Safety Specialist)
- Mr. Donaldson is a graduate of Georgetown College with a B.S. in Environmental Health Science and a B.S. in Chemistry
- Over 7 years of EH&S experience in various industries
- ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, TS: 16949, ISO (QS) 9001 Lead Auditor trained
- Experienced Health and Safety auditor
- Experienced in Accident Investigation
- Experienced Industrial Hygienist
- Certified in Hazardous Waste Operations
- Presently preparing to become a Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- International work experience