Kevin D Cullens Actcp, Cfm, Csho
About Kevin D Cullens Actcp, Cfm, Csho
Kevin D. Cullens serves as the City Safety Manager and Chief Safety Officer for the City of Scottsdale, Arizona, where he has worked since 2020. He has over 20 years of experience in safety management, compliance, and risk management across various public and private organizations.
Work at City of Scottsdale
Currently, Kevin D Cullens serves as the City Safety Manager and Chief Safety Officer for the City of Scottsdale, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he manages compliance with fire and life safety, health and wellness, and emergency action planning for city infrastructure and operations. He is responsible for overseeing safety, risk management, and ADA compliance that affects approximately 3,000 employees and over 300 citywide facilities.
Previous Employment Experience
Before his current role, Cullens worked in various capacities across different organizations. He served as the Electronic Systems Supervisor for the State of Arizona from 1993 to 1996. He held multiple positions at the City of Phoenix, including Systems Engineering and Operations Manager from 2001 to 2006 and Facilities and Services Manager from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, he was the Director of Safety and Site Operations at the Desert Botanical Garden from 2011 to 2015 and briefly worked as the Manager of Facilities and Operations at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Kevin D Cullens has a diverse educational background. He studied at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University, where he completed a Professional Certificate Program in Health and Safety from 2019 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Technology Management from Northern Arizona University between 2011 and 2016. Earlier, he studied Computer Information Systems at Glendale Community College from 1992 to 1995 and Electronic Engineering Technology at Rowan College at Burlington County from 1989 to 1991.
Military Service
Cullens served in the US Navy from 1982 to 1991, where he held the ranks of STG2 and GMG2(SW). During his service, he completed advanced training in Electronic Systems from 1982 to 1983. His military background contributed to his technical expertise and leadership skills, which he has applied throughout his career in both public and private sectors.
Professional Responsibilities
In his role as City Safety Manager and Chief Safety Officer, Cullens provides guidance and support for ADA, diversity, and inclusion standards across city departments. He has over 20 years of experience leading technical and operational teams, which enhances his capability to manage safety and compliance effectively within the city.