Brody Akoneto

About Brody Akoneto

Safety Culture Optimization | Change Leadership | Organizational AlignmentThrough a systems-thinking approach, I foster collaboration across organizational boundaries, enhance risk awareness, and implement data-driven solutions to improve quality, safety, and regulatory compliance while reducing costs and mitigating risks. I drive operational excellence by leading high-performance, cross-functional teams to optimize interdependent processes and align operations with strategic organizational goals. My leadership emphasizes change management, process optimization, and strategic alignment to deliver measurable results in complex, dynamic environments.KnowledgeSystems Thinking: Understanding organizations as interconnected systems to optimize processes and performance.Operational Excellence: Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to enhance efficiency.Risk Management: Knowledge of risk assessment and mitigation strategies.Regulatory Compliance: Expertise w/ industry standards (OSHA, EPA, ISO, etc.) to ensure adherence.Strategic Alignment: Understanding of corporate goals to align operations effectively.SkillsLeadership: Inspiring and uniting teams to achieve shared objectives.Process Optimization: Analyzing and improving workflows for efficiency and quality.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Aligning departments to drive cohesive outcomes.Risk Mitigation: Conducting assessments to minimize operational risks.Change Management: Leading teams through transformation with clear communication.Data-Driven Decision Making: Using analytics to inform strategies and measure performance.AbilitiesStrategic Vision: Aligning operations with long-term organizational goals.Adaptability: Navigating dynamic environments and adjusting strategies.Problem Solving: Analyzing challenges and implementing effective solutions.Team Empowerment: Developing high-performance teams through mentorship.Risk Awareness: Anticipating and addressing potential risks proactively.

Experience

1. Vice President, Environmental, Health, and Safety (Ehs)

   Sabre Industries, Inc.

   Jan 2026 — Present

Education

• The University of Texas at Arlington

  Specialist in Safety and Health (SSH) - Level I Certification, OSHA Education Center

• University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

  BS, Business Administration

• National Association of Safety Professionals

  Certified EHS Management Specialist

• The University of Texas at Arlington

  Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO) - Level II Certification, OSHA Education Center

• University of Oklahoma

  MA, Organizational Leadership

• The University of Texas at Arlington

  Safety, Health, and Environment Professional (SHEP) - Level III Certification, OSHA Education Center

Skills

• Workplace Safety
• Procurement
• Gas
• Team Leadership
• Cementing
• Upstream
• Safety Management Systems
• Onshore Operations
• Incident Investigation
• Occupational Health
• Hazard Identification
• Customer-Focused Service
• Environmental Compliance
• Petrochemical
• Osha Regulations
• Pipelines
• Energy Industry
• Energy
• Environmental Awareness
• Behavior Based Safety
• Supervisory Skills
• Oil & Gas
• Hazard Recognition
• Coring
• Ehs
• Cement
• Onshore
• Hse Auditing
• Qhse
• Hazard Analysis
• Ehs Audits
• Completion
• Workovers
• Industrial Safety
• Risk Assessment
• Safety
• Quantitative Risk
• Contract Management
• Drilling
• Petroleum