Kevin Fitzgerald
About Kevin Fitzgerald
Kevin Fitzgerald serves as the Director of Safety at Recology, where he oversees safety initiatives and manages communication systems. He has extensive experience in safety roles across various organizations, including the Federal Railroad Administration and U.S. Secret Service.
Current Role at Recology
Kevin Fitzgerald serves as the Director of Safety at Recology, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees safety protocols and initiatives within the organization. He manages Recology's digital messaging system, which is crucial for safety and employee communication. Fitzgerald supervises a fleet safety camera system that encompasses over 1,500 vehicles, focusing on accident investigation, claims reporting, and employee coaching. He also develops training programs and assessments tailored to various risk levels, ensuring employee safety, facility security, and business continuity.
Previous Experience in Federal Railroad Administration
Fitzgerald has extensive experience with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), where he held multiple positions from 2011 to 2020. He worked as a Railroad Safety Inspector (Track) from 2011 to 2013, followed by a role as Supervisory Railroad Safety Specialist (Track) from 2013 to 2015. He later became the Deputy Regional Administrator for the Office of Railroad Safety in the Western Region from 2015 to 2020, and briefly served as Deputy Staff Director in 2020. His roles involved oversight of safety regulations and compliance within the railroad industry.
Real Estate and Railroad Industry Background
Before his tenure at the Federal Railroad Administration, Fitzgerald worked in the real estate sector and the railroad industry. He was a Realtor at Windermere Real Estate for 10 months in 2005-2006. Following that, he served as an Engineering Associate at Union Pacific Railroad from 2006 to 2007 and later as Manager of Track Maintenance from 2007 to 2011. His diverse background in these fields has contributed to his expertise in safety management.
Educational Background
Kevin Fitzgerald holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from Seattle University, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Arizona - Eller College of Management, completing his degree from 2019 to 2021. His educational qualifications provide a solid foundation for his roles in safety management and leadership.
Leadership Across Multiple States
In his current role at Recology, Fitzgerald leads a team of Regional Safety Managers across California, Oregon, and Washington. This responsibility involves coordinating safety efforts and ensuring compliance with safety standards across multiple states, reflecting his leadership capabilities and commitment to maintaining high safety standards within the organization.