Meet the Leadership Team

R-717 SAFETY is led by industry professionals dedicated to advancing ammonia refrigeration safety, workforce development, emergency preparedness, and industry education. Our mission: R-717 SAFETY exists to advance safe workplaces and strengthen the industrial refrigeration industry through national leadership in education, training, certification examinations, scholarships, workforce development, the development of practical RAGAGEP, and the hosting of expos that bring professionals together to learn and collaborate.

Executive Leadership

Our executive team helps guide R-717 SAFETY programs, events, training initiatives, and industry outreach.

Jeremy Williams

Executive Director

Randy Mielke

President

Heidi Mott

Assistant Director / Expo Manager / Treasurer / Secretary

Pete Kalmon

Vice President

Sam Tobe

Co-2nd Vice President

Tyler Wynn

Co-2nd Vice President

Board Leadership

Our Board of Directors supports the organization through committee leadership, industry guidance, and service to the ammonia refrigeration community.

Mike Thurow

Board Member / Committee Chair

Greg Sparks

Board Member / Committee Chair

Parker Kuhlman

Board Member / Committee Chair

Pete Leray

Board Member / Committee Chair

Dan Kasat

Board Member / Committee Chair

Eddie Bushey

Board Member / Committee Chair

Guided by experience. Focused on safety.

R-717 SAFETY is guided by leaders from across the ammonia refrigeration industry who volunteer their time and expertise to improve safety awareness, emergency response readiness, workforce training, and professional development throughout the industry.