Tara Rubright

About Tara Rubright

Safety and Government Relations professional with 15+ years of experience driving compliance, improving operational safety, and shaping policy across high-risk, regulated industries. I specialize in bridging field operations with regulatory standards; turning complex challenges into practical, results-driven solutions.My background spans Temporary Traffic Control, Airline Operations (ramp, above-wing, and baggage), Auditing, Human Resources, Recruiting, Payroll, Management, and working with Unionized workforces. I\'ve developed and implemented safety programs, rewritten policy frameworks, led investigations, and built cross-functional teams that deliver lasting impact.Currently, I serve as President of my local ATSSA Chapter and Chair several committees, where I actively collaborate with public agencies and industry leaders to promote infrastructure safety and influence meaningful, and effective policy change.I’m passionate about advancing safety culture, fostering regulatory partnerships, and building systems that protect people while supporting operational excellence and reducing risk.

Experience

1. Safety & Government Relations Manager

   Right Traffic

   Nov 2024 — Present · Beaver, PA, US

   As the Safety & Government Relations Manager for a leading Temporary Traffic Control company, I drive the development and execution of safety programs while representing the company’s interests at local, state, and national levels.Oversee all aspects of safety compliance, and policy development to support high-risk traffic control operations in alignment with OSHA, DOT, and state-specific regulations.Conduct thorough incident investigations and root cause analyses, implementing corrective actions to foster a proactive safety culture.Maintain strong relationships with regulatory bodies and advocate for industry improvements through legislative and regulatory channels.Monitor evolving standards and legislative activity to ensure operational alignment and mitigate compliance risks.Serve as the company’s representative on multiple industry committees, councils, and working groups, offering subject matter expertise on safety and infrastructure issues.Actively serve as Chapter President within a key industry association, providing leadership, organizing regional initiatives, and advancing safety priorities across the sector.Collaborate with executive leadership to conduct risk assessments, guide strategic planning, and implement safety innovations.Develop internal systems and tracking tools to streamline reporting, data analytics, and compliance monitoring across all operations.