September 2024
The Walsh Group promotes Brian Geist to Senior Vice President of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
CHICAGO - The Walsh Group, one of the largest construction service providers in the United States, has announced Brian Geist as Senior Vice President of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE).
As Senior Vice President, Geist will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of comprehensive safety programs across all of The Walsh Group’s operating divisions – building, transportation and water. This senior executive role involves directing corporate safety training initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards, and fostering a culture of safety awareness and accountability across the organization.
“Throughout Brian’s 17 years with the company, he has demonstrated proven and measured success, characterized by an unwavering attention to detail; founded in his passion to keep our people safe,” said Sean Walsh, part of the fourth generation of family ownership at The Walsh Group. “Brian’s leadership has been instrumental in helping guide our safety program through periods of change and evolution, all while fostering a deep understanding and respect for our Actively Caring culture. We look forward to seeing Brian continue to make a significant impact across the entirety of The Walsh Group.”
Geist has 19 years of construction experience and 17 years with The Walsh Group, previously serving as vice president of HSE for the water division. He initiated robust training programs and safety accountability systems that achieved a collection of safety milestones during his tenure, including one million hours of safe work across southwest water projects and multiple projects that realized more than 1,000 days without recordable incidents. His leadership and proactive efforts have been a catalyst in driving continuous improvement in year-over-year trainings and compliance metrics. From craft leadership in safety to implementing and exploring the latest safety technologies, Brian will lead with a forward-thinking approach that continually enhances our safety performance and sets new standards for The Walsh Group.
The Walsh Group, founded in 1898, operates as Walsh Construction and Archer Western Construction across 21 regional offices, delivering construction services in the building, transportation and water markets.