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Robert DeLong, Director of Environmental and Occupational Safety. Mr. DeLong has over 20 years experience in the Construction and Maintenance Field. He attended San Diego City College and is certified in Construction Management and Hospital Safety. He served a four year apprenticeship in the art of Cabinet Making, obtaining Journeyman status. Mr. DeLong is a past member of the Georgia Hospital Engineers Association and the American Hospital Association for Plant Operations Directors and Safety Officers.

Phone: 229-293-6171
Fax: 229-293-6172
E-mail: radelong@valdosta.edu

Meredith Lancaster, Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator. Ms. Lancaster has over ten years experience in the environmental industry. She graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelors in Biology. Soon after, she began working with a local environmental firm, focusing on regulatory compliance and waste management. She has completed training programs such as a 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations Course (as well as yearly 8 hour refreshers), Hazard Communication, Confined Space Entry, and Hazardous Materials Transportation.

Phone: 229-293-6171
Fax: 229-293-6172
E-mail: mlancaster@valdosta.edu

Janet Wade, Administrative Secretary to the Director of Environmental and Occupational Safety. Ms. Wade graduated from Valdosta Sate University with a Masters in Public Administration. Janet has worked at the University for four years.

Phone: 229-293-6171
Fax: 229-293-6172
E-mail: jbwade@valdosta.edu

Barry Futch, Exterminator. Barry transferred into the Environmental & Occupational Safety Department from Plant Operations. His new duties will include numerous safety related duties such as building safety inspections, emergency phone inspections, elevator inspections and fire extinguisher inspections as well as pesticide applications for which he is a certified operator.

Phone: 229-293-6171
Fax: 229-293-6172
Email: bafutch@valdosta.edu

Stephen Manning, Exterminator. Mr. Manning's duties include numerous safety related duties such as building safety inspections, emergency phone inspections, elevator inspections and fire extinguisher inspections as well as pesticide applications for which he is certified as a commercial applicator.

Phone: 229-293-6171
Fax: 229-293-6172
Email: smanning@valdosta.edu

Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator - Position Vacant