The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) is proud to announce the election of its new Board of Trustees, including officers and trustees, as voted by ISEA membership during its annual meeting this week. The newly elected Board members will help guide ISEA’s mission to advance the safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) industry to help protect workers around the world.
Newly Elected Board Leadership and Trustees for 2025
- Chair: Nate Kogler, Vice President of Products & Engineering, Bradley Corporation
- Vice Chair: Wells Bullard, President & CEO, Bullard
- Treasurer: Elke Hirschman, President, Kishigo
- Trustee: Isabelle Dupuis, Regional Marketing Manager, Delta Plus
- Trustee: Greg Martin, SVP, Chief Product & Technology Officer, MSA Safety
- Trustee: Greg Schrab, President, Ergodyne
Returning board members include John Wilson, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Draeger; Todd VanHouten, Senior Director at Cintas; Eric Adamson, President & CEO at DFP Safety; and Immediate Past Chair Tom Votel, CEO at Ignitium Advisory.
Leadership Continuity and Fresh Perspectives
Nate Kogler, entering his second year as ISEA Chair, has been an active member of the ISEA Board since 2015 and served as the association’s first Treasurer in 2019. Kogler has been instrumental in ISEA’s Emergency Eyewash & Shower Product Group, contributing to multiple updates to the ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 standard.
“I’m very much looking forward to continuing as Chair of the ISEA Board of Trustees,” Kogler said in a statement. “This past year has been an amazing period of growth for the association, with significant accomplishments in influencing industry advancement and fostering innovation. I’m excited to build on this momentum with the support of our talented Board, the exceptional ISEA team, and the invaluable contributions of our new Trustees. Together, we’re poised to tackle the challenges ahead and continue advancing the mission of protecting workers worldwide.”
ISEA Welcomes New Trustees
Newly elected trustees, Isabelle Dupuis and Greg Schrab, bring a wealth of expertise and fresh perspectives to the board. Isabelle Dupuis, Regional Marketing Manager at Delta Plus, and Greg Schrab, President at Ergodyne, begin their 3-year terms immediately. Greg Martin, SVP, Chief Product & Technology Officer at MSA Safety, also starts a new 3-year term after serving one year on the board.
A Message from ISEA President & CEO Cam Mackey
“We’re thrilled to have such an accomplished and forward-thinking group of leaders guiding ISEA into the future,” said Cam Mackey, President & CEO of ISEA. “Nate’s commitment to advancing workplace safety, coupled with the energy and insights of our new Trustees, positions us well to tackle the challenges and opportunities ahead. ISEA’s ability to convene, collaborate, and innovate has never been stronger, and I’m excited about the impactful work we’ll achieve together in 2025 and beyond.”
ISEA remains committed to promoting the global use of PPE and safety equipment standards to protect worker health and safety across all industries. The association looks forward to continued growth and collaboration under its new leadership.
About the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA)
ISEA is the voice of the safety equipment industry. For 90 years, we have been a recognized leader in the development of ANSI-accredited safety equipment standards. We advocate on behalf of the industry for policies that improve worker safety, deliver actionable insights on the safety equipment market, develop critical skills for safety sales professionals, and provide a unique forum for collaboration, learning and growth. Visit safetyequipment.org.
