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Michael J. Pothier, Vice President/General Manager of Advanced Safety and Training Management, Inc. in Lafayette, Louisiana, graduated from the University of Southwestern Louisiana with a bachelors and masters degree. He has completed an additional 30 hours above his masters specializing in administration and supervision. Beginning in 1969, Pothier�s diverse background from education, to oilfield, to safety implementation, has afforded him the opportunity to further his knowledge in training and safety. He began in operations of an oilfield service business, and was promoted to general manager/vice president. He has successfully implemented safety programs and employee training for a broad portfolio of clients. In doing so, he significantly reduced the number of both lost time and record-able accidents to well below the industry average frequency rate and therefore turned the safety programs around. Pothier is a certified instructor in OSHA Compliance areas and PEC Core Compliance. Some of the certifications areas include Fall Protection, Vertical Rescue, Man Lifts, Lockout/Tagout, Back Safety, Forklift Training, HAZMAT, HAZCOM, PPE, and Confined Spaces. He recently completed the program by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), which certifies him as a Master Trainer in Construction Site Safety. In August of 1998, Pothier began Advanced Safety and Training Management, Inc. Now working as a full-time consultant for multiple companies, he is customizing their safety programs, training and actively handles their OSHA requirements and documentation. With an elite staff of five, he has built a customer base doing work in Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Florida, and Colorado. 
 

 Cindy Pothier

Cindy Pothier, Office Manager of Advanced Safety and Training Management, Inc. in Lafayette, LA, graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Buisness Administration from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. Cindy began her career working in accounts payables for an oil service company. After a year, she was promoted to bid coordinator where she served for five years. She currently serves as an administrator in the office of Advanced Safety and Training Management and maintains an office staff of seven employees.

Ray Richard

Ray Richard, safety consultant and trainer, graduated from Louisiana State University at Eunice majoring in Industrial Safety. Certified Safety Technical through National Center for Construction Education and research (NCCER). Richard is a certified instructor in OSHA Compliance areas and PEC Core Compliance. Some of the certifications areas include Fall Protection, Man Lifts, Lockout/Tagout, Back Safety, Forklift Training, HAZMAT, HAZCOM, PPE, and Confined Spaces. He is a registered Medic First Aid/CPR & Bloodborne Pathogens Instructor. Richard completed Incident Commander Training and is certified in 40-hours Hazwoper.
 

Thomas Middleman, DOTconsultant/safety consultant/trainer, spent four years as an Infantryman in the United States Army where he served in Operation Desert Storm. After leaving the Army, Middleman worked for the Georgia Pacific Corporation as a Printing and Cutting press operator/assistant. In 2003 he earned his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from the University of Louisiana of Lafayette. After graduating, Middleman worked as an Industrial Engineering for Avondale Shipyards. He assisted their fabrication and outfitting shops to manage costs and performance. In June of 2006, Middleman joined the Advanced Safety and Training team. His certifications include H2S, forklift safety, confined space, spill prevention, and OSHA 511(a 30 hour class for General Industry).