Safety Drives Our Success

It is our core belief that the health and safety of every person is our number one priority above every project, every deadline, every milestone.
0.82
EMR in 2026
0.72
OSHA RIR 2025
1,677,852
Hours Worked in 2025
Our Commitment

A Culture Where Everyone Leads Safety

At Rycon, safety is more than a program. It is a shared responsibility embraced at every level of our organization. Through ongoing education, training, mentoring, and proactive planning, we empower every employee to recognize and address potential hazards before they become incidents.

Nothing is more important than the health and well-being of our employees, trade partners, clients, and communities. As construction methods and jobsite conditions evolve, we remain committed to continuously improving and innovating our safety practices to ensure everyone goes home safe every day.

Meet the Team
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Setting the Standard

for Safety

Ongoing OSHA-authorized training & education

Proactive hazard identification before work begins

Regular site inspections, audits & corrective action tracking

Every employee empowered to stop unsafe work

Safety in Action

Building Excellence Starts with Safety

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Who We Are

Meet Our Safety Professionals

Our team brings decades of combined experience, advanced certifications, and a shared commitment to sending everyone home safe every single day.
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Nationwide

Mike Penrod

Executive Vice President of Operations
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Nationwide

Pat Ferguson

Corporate Safety Director
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Mid-Atlantic & Midwest Region

TJ Winkler

Senior Safety Manager
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Southern Region

Javier Duque

Southern Regional Safety Manager
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Central & Southwest Region

Jarrad Quilty

Safety Manager - Mission Critical
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Central & Southwest Region

Robert Stowe, CSHO

Safety Manager
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Central & Southwest Region

William Ackerman

Safety Manager
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Midwest Region

Aaron Zaksheske

Safety Manager
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Central & Southwest Region

Stephan Arterberry

Safety Manager
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Mid-Atlantic & Northeast Region

Anthony Castelli

Safety Coordinator
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Mid-Atlantic Region

Rusty Carr, CHST

Safety Coordinator
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Southern Region

Lance Petro, CSP

Safety Coordinator
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Mid-Atlantic & Midwest Region

David Connell, CSP

Safety Coordinator
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Southern Region

Damien Cassidy

Safety Coordinator
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Central & Southwest Region

Gage Cory

Safety Coordinator
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Southern Region

Luis Pena

Safety Coordinator
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Mid-Atlantic Region

Luis Moreno

Safety Coordinator
Reviewed & Approved By

Our safety programs, insurance coverage, and operational processes are independently reviewed and verified through industry‑recognized, web‑based contractor management platforms. These third‑party systems help ensure we meet the rigorous safety, risk, and compliance standards required by our clients.

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Rycon Construction, founded in 1989, provides construction management, general contractor, design-build, and program management services throughout the nation.
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