Michael Bearak
Program Technical Advisor, Defensive Driving
- Role
- Program Technical Specialist at National Safety Council
- Location
- Wilmington, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Bearak
Enterprise Environmental, Health & Safety executive with 25+ years of leadership experience across manufacturing, construction, logistics, and general industry. Proven track record of building scalable, OSHA-compliant EHS programs; reducing TRIR, severity rates, and workers’ compensation costs; minimizing risk exposure; and influencing executive leadership to embed safety into operational strategy. Recognized for regulatory expertise, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to lead change across complex, multi-site organizations.My track record for improving work conditions speaks for itself. Everywhere I have ever been has been better off when I left it. Incidents have decreased, awareness has increased, and the culture has shifted because employees take ownership of their well-being and of safety as a whole.Specialties: Enterprise EHS Strategies, OSHA Compliance, Risk Management & Incident Reduction, KPI Development & Analytics, Workers\' Compensation Management & Reduction, Executive Level Reporting, and Multi-Site Safety Programs.
Experience
Program Technical Specialist
Feb 2026 — Present · Wilmington, NC, US
Provide comprehensive technical support for NSC\'s cornerstone defensive driving program. • Develop and review training materials to enhance program effectiveness. • Deliver engaging training sessions and offer customer support to ensure participant satisfaction. • Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to promote program initiatives effectively.
Education
Winthrop University
BS, Physical Education--Recreation/Leisure--Safety Management
1996 — 1999
OSHAcademy
Multiple, Safety
2010 — 2011
University of Oregon
No, General Education
1994 — 1996
Deerfield High School
Yes, Graduating
1990 — 1994
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