About Us
The Florida Public Task Force on Workplace Safety will address issues including, but not limited to: differences in the workplace safety needs of private-sector employers and public-sector employers; the relationship between federal and state activities related to workplace safety; and the effect of public-sector workplace safety and health on the economic development efforts of the state. Click here for a full copy of the law setting up the task force.
Task Force Members
Governor's Members
Linda H. South Chair, Florida Public Task Force on Workplace Safety Secretary, Department of Management Services
Linda H. South was appointed as the Secretary of the Department of Management Services by Governor Charlie Crist. The Department of Management Services provides administrative support for state agencies and state employees including insurance, human resource management, retirement, real estate development and management, purchasing, vehicle/aircraft services, property surplus and information technology services. The agency “serves those who serve Florida.” Secretary South has extensive experience creating strategic turnarounds for organizations. She has a unique skill set, having worked in private, public and non-profit sectors. Throughout her career, Secretary South led organizations to improve their ability to serve customers by driving employee performance, developing a mission-driven focus and establishing performance measures that drive customer satisfaction. Prior to serving as secretary, she was Director for the Agency for Workforce Innovation, the state’s workforce development and early childhood education agency. Before her public service with the workforce development industry, she was President of Pagosa Solutions, Inc., a consulting company with expertise in operations and public policy research in workforce development and board governance. Prior to that she was the Executive Director for the Brevard Workforce Development Board, Inc. and President of Dynamic Works, Institute, Inc. Secretary South launched her career as an investment broker with a major Wall Street firm for five years, and later owned and operated a retail automotive tire and service business and automotive machine shop. Secretary South has built solid relationships with professionals at all levels. Secretary South earned a bachelor’s degree in Professional Administration from Barry University and a master’s degree in Business Administration from the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College. In 2001, she was presented with the prestigious Hammer Award from the National Partnership for Reinventing Government which recognizes government efficiency. Secretary South is an active member of the Florida Trail Association and an avid scuba diver.
Paul Imbrone is vice-president of External Affairs and Government Advocacy for Macy’s, Florida, working with all levels of government on behalf of Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s stores in Florida and Puerto Rico. He also directs licensed partner businesses, tenant property relations, and restaurant and catering operations at Macy’s. Mr. Imbrone began his retail career in 1976 in Minneapolis with Macy’s (then known as Donaldson’s), taking on a leadership role in Florida in 1981. From 1992 to 2006, he was vice-president of loss prevention, risk management, and communications, with responsibilities for business continuity and emergency operations plans. Mr. Imbrone is heavily involved in his hometown community of Miami-Dade, sitting on the boards of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust, the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, for which he is chair of the Federal Advocacy Committee. He also serves on the statewide board of directors for the Florida Retail Federation.
John Kozey is the security/life safety administrator for the Martin County General Services Department. He has 20 years experience in safety, security, and facilities management. As administrator, he manages access/ID control countywide, including physical security, and ensures life safety inspections for county facilities to meet National Fire Protection Association requirements. Mr. Kozey performs site-specific training for county departments, covering security processes and emergency response (fire, bomb, terrorism, severe weather). He oversaw the design and installation of security access systems for Martin County utility plants to meet Homeland Security directives and oversaw enhanced security for county aviation fogging programs. Mr. Kozey administers security operations at the Martin County Airport, working with the airport operations manager, sheriff’s department, and fixed based operators to meet FAA expectations. His career also includes security, custodial, and maintenance operations in medical facilities. Mr. Kozey is a member of the National Fire Protection Association and the American Society for Industrial Security.
Jim Robertson is managing partner for General Crane USA, with offices in Florida, Georgia, and Texas, as well as managing partner for Hunter Crane, Republic Towers, and Hoist and Merchant Transport. With 26 years in the industry, Mr. Robertson is highly active in professional groups. For Associated Builders and Contractors, he has been a national director, Gold Coast Chapter president, and Florida state president. He has also served as president of the Construction Association of South Florida. In 2000 Mr. Robertson cofounded the Florida Crane Owners Council and was chairman for four years. His state legislative efforts include the 2003 Worker’s Compensation Reform Bill and, recently, the Crane Bill. He helped design the core curriculum for crane education in the U.S. As a corporate board member for the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County, Mr. Robertson assisted in forming the Generals Club and Construction Academy School to educate teens about the construction industry.
|
