Katherine Abshire, Qssp
About Katherine Abshire, Qssp
Katherine Abshire serves as the Welding Safety Solutions Manager at Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, where she has worked since 2019. With over twenty-five years of experience in account management across various sectors, she specializes in providing solutions for managing weld fume and respiratory requirements in compliance with OSHA regulations.
Current Role at Miller Electric
Katherine Abshire serves as the Welding Safety Solutions Manager at Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on providing solutions for managing weld fume and respiratory requirements in heavy industrial environments. Her work aligns with OSHA Hierarchy of Controls and compliance regulations, ensuring safety standards are met in the workplace. Abshire has been with Miller Electric for a total of ten years, having also worked as a Safety Sales Specialist since 2014, covering the North Central Region.
Previous Experience in Safety and Account Management
Abshire has over twenty-five years of experience in account management within Environmental Engineering, Emergency Preparedness, and Occupational Safety and Health. Her previous roles include positions at the International Safety Equipment Association as a QSSP Certified professional for one month in 2014, and as a National Accounts Manager at Safety Today from 2004 to 2005. She also worked at Pine Environmental Services as a Regional Account Manager in 2013 and at Applied Industrial Technologies as a Government/Strategic Accounts Manager from 2011 to 2012.
Educational Background
Katherine Abshire completed her high school education at St. Mary's Academy, earning her High School Diploma from 1974 to 1977. She later attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where she obtained her Bachelor's degree from 1977 to 1981. This educational foundation has supported her extensive career in safety and account management.
Specialization and Skills
Abshire specializes in market and business development, strategic planning, supply chain solutions, program and contract management, and presentation design. Her proven ability to achieve high growth initiatives in challenging markets and complex supply requirements highlights her expertise in the field. She has managed the Prime Vendor Program for Fire and Emergency requirements at various governmental levels, showcasing her strategic approach to account management.