Meet Our Staff
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Dianne Grote Adams, MS, CIH, CSP, CPEA, FAIHA
President
She founded Safex in 1992 while raising two sons.
- Feeds her need to help people and learn new things by working in the HSE field.
- Spent a “Semester at Sea” while in college and went around the world for 3 months.
- Would be working with a nonprofit if she wasn’t running Safex.
Beth Angus, MPH, CIH
Industrial Hygiene Consultant
She was a Pre-K student when Safex was founded.
- Loves Safex because of the variety and exposure to many industries and facilities.
- Combining EHS and scuba diving is her dream job.
- Donated her 6th gallon of blood this year.
Brian Basbagill, CSP
Senior Consultant
He was studying Safety Sciences at IUP when Safex was founded.
- Having a direct impact on the safety of people each day keeps him engaged.
- He'd be mowing golf courses in Myrtle Beach if he wasn’t working at Safex.
- His not-so-hidden talent is being adaptable.
Ashley Griesenbrock, CIH, CSP
Industrial Hygiene Consultant
When Safex was founded, she was watching Barney.
- Thrives as a consultant because she can help lots of employees stay safe.
- Can find her baking on the weekends.
- Hidden talents include Irish dance and dog showing.
Abby Jordan
Industrial Hygiene and Safety Consultant
She was not yet a thought when Safex started.
- Safex is a great fit because she’s always cared about the health and well-being of others.
- Most likely to be found at home reading.
- One of her hobbies is drawing.
Evan Matthews
HSE Consultant
Representing Gen Z (wasn't born when Safex was founded).
- Caring for people and their well-being keeps him passionate about working at Safex.
- His dream job is working at Lego in Denmark.
- He hails from Michigan but Ohioans still love working with him.
Ryan Moon, MS, CIH, CSP
Senior Industrial Hygiene Consultant
He was a paperboy and playing outside when Safex was founded.
- Safex’s culture and values make him excited to go to work.
- Bigtime Star Wars fan who made his children fans too.
- At the Safex talent show, he’d be freaking out since he doesn’t like attention.
Stephen Plowcha
Safety Consultant
He would have been bopping to Madonna during step aerobics if he was alive when Safex was founded.
- He’s passionate about improving people's lives and protecting the labor force.
- His hidden talent is licking his elbow.
- Most likely to find him eating Chipotle.
Kim Shapiro, ASP, CHMM
HSE Consultant
She was moving from Illinois to Ohio when Safex was founded.
- Making a difference is important to Kim and that’s why she’s fulfilled at Safex.
- If she wasn’t in EHS she’d be working with animals.
- Her hidden talent is crocheting.
Gage Scovil
Safety Consultant
Wasn’t born when Safex got started.
- Once was his high school’s mascot.
- Loves telling corny jokes.
- He’d be a sports commentator if he wasn’t working at Safex.
Irene Wang, MSPH
Industrial Hygiene Consultant
When Safex was founded, she was in her mom’s belly.
- Loves her career field because it’s nerdy and she can do good for people.
- May find her aimlessly browsing at the grocery store.
- Is passionate about Asian fusion, especially breakfast sandwiches.
Jack Webster
Safety Consultant
When Safex was founded, he was working for the National Energy Management Institute as Director of Certifications.
- Enjoys getting up each morning and trying to make someone’s day a little better.
- Can find him walking and hiking in the metro parks with his wife.
- Attended the 1954 Rose Bowl (OSU vs USC) and saw the Buckeyes win 20-14 on a Hop Cassidy pick 6.
Michele Blaney
Business Development Manager
When Safex was founded, she was a few streets over at Otterbein University.
- Safex is a great place to work because the team makes sure all employees make it home safely.
- Would be selling something if she wasn’t at Safex.
- Opera music is often playing on her earbuds.
Megan Scherer
Marketing Communications
When Safex was founded, she was going to dance class and elementary school.
- Loves working for a company with a great mission and flexibility.
- Founded a nonprofit supporting young adult cancer survivors trying to have families.
- Idolized Oprah as a kid and would be a talk show host if she wasn’t in marketing.
Lora Dunfee
Office Manager
When Safex was founded, she was raising a one-year-old son with her husband.
- Loves working at Safex because of the company’s commitment to employees and clients.
- In her previous career she was a corporate graphic designer.
- Nobody knows that she was on the high school tennis team.