Episode 297: Nick Zamiska, President & Senior Instructor at Bad Day Training & Consulting, joined us to chat about Lithium-ion battery emergencies. He will be presenting on this topic at the 2025 Ohio Safety Congress in April at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Now available on your favorite podcast app! For more info on OSC25, visit the web…

Episode 296: Dianne Grote Adams, President of Safex, Inc., joined us to provide a preview of her 2025 Ohio Safety Congress presentation entitled, Leading the Charge: It’s more than OSHA knowledge! Now available on your favorite podcast app! For more info on OSC25, visit the website at: https://www.ohiosafetycongress.com/ To learn more about Dianne,…

Episode 295: Gary Fowler, Executive Coach at Orange Diamond Safety, joined us to provide a preview of his 2025 Ohio Safety Congress presentation entitled, Emotionally Healthy Leader. Now available on your favorite podcast app! For more info on OSC25, visit the website at: https://www.ohiosafetycongress.com/ To learn more about Gary, visit his websi…

Episode 294: Steven Click, Director at the Ohio Office of First Responder Wellness, joined us to provide a preview of his 2025 Ohio Safety Congress presentation. Now available on your favorite podcast app! For more info on OSC25, visit the website at: https://www.ohiosafetycongress.com/ To learn more about Steven and his program, visit its website …

Episode 96 Originally aired on WVLP-LP 103.1 FM Check out the newest radio show in Valpo on WVLP 103.1 fm. Hosted by Porter County Councilman Andy Bozak and Porter County Councilman Greg Simms. This is a show about all things Porter County, Indiana shared by two very energetic hosts. [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.faceboo…

Episode 95 Originally aired on WVLP-LP 103.1 FM Check out the newest radio show in Valpo on WVLP 103.1 fm. Hosted by Porter County Councilman Andy Bozak and Porter County Councilman Greg Simms. This is a show about all things Porter County, Indiana shared by two very energetic hosts. [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.faceboo…

Episode 94 Originally aired on WVLP-LP 103.1 FM Check out the newest radio show in Valpo on WVLP 103.1 fm. Hosted by Porter County Councilman Andy Bozak and Porter County Councilman Greg Simms. This is a show about all things Porter County, Indiana shared by two very energetic hosts. [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.faceboo…

Episode 93 Originally aired on WVLP-LP 103.1 FM Check out the newest radio show in Valpo on WVLP 103.1 fm. Hosted by Porter County Councilman Andy Bozak and Porter County Councilman Greg Simms. This is a show about all things Porter County, Indiana shared by two very energetic hosts. [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.faceboo…

Episode 92 Originally aired on WVLP-LP 103.1 FM Check out the newest radio show in Valpo on WVLP 103.1 fm. Hosted by Porter County Councilman Andy Bozak and Porter County Councilman Greg Simms. This is a show about all things Porter County, Indiana shared by two very energetic hosts. [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.faceboo…

Episode 90 Originally aired on WVLP-LP 103.1 FM Check out the newest radio show in Valpo on WVLP 103.1 fm. Hosted by Porter County Councilman Andy Bozak and Porter County Councilman Greg Simms. This is a show about all things Porter County, Indiana shared by two very energetic hosts. [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.faceboo…

Episode 293: In this episode, Renee Onesti from Ken Elastomer Products joined us to discuss effective strategies for maintaining a sustainable safety program in the manufacturing industry. Renee shares her extensive experience, spanning over 25 years, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing safety as an ongoing journey rather than a one-time a…

Episode 292: In this episode, Nick Coia from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is joined by Diane Conner, Safety Manager at Miller Transfer and Rigging, and the 2024 Safety Improvement Award winner. Diane shares her journey of transforming the safety culture at Miller Transfer and Rigging over the past two years. Learn about her strategies f…

Episode 291: In this episode, we dive into the concept of "Safety in Action" with Matt Mohler, the EHS Manager at Delta Systems in Streetsboro, OH. Matt shares his extensive experience as a safety manager and the journey of fostering a proactive safety culture in the workplace. Matt discusses the importance of engaging employees, making safety a vi…

Episode 290: In this episode, Mike is joined by Kim and George from Pyrotech in Aurora, Ohio, to discuss their innovative safety program, "Find It, Fix It." Kim Chmelarsky, the safety officer at Pyrotech, and George McSears, the manufacturing manager, share their journey of transforming workplace safety. Discover how they skyrocketed employee parti…

Episode 90 Originally aired on WVLP-LP 103.1 FM Check out the newest radio show in Valpo on WVLP 103.1 fm. Hosted by Porter County Councilman Andy Bozak and Porter County Councilman Greg Simms. This is a show about all things Porter County, Indiana shared by two very energetic hosts. [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.faceboo…

Episode 89 Originally aired on WVLP-LP 103.1 FM Check out the newest radio show in Valpo on WVLP 103.1 fm. Hosted by Porter County Councilman Andy Bozak and Porter County Councilman Greg Simms. This is a show about all things Porter County, Indiana shared by two very energetic hosts. [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.faceboo…

Episode 88 https://www.facebook.com/HealingWithHumanConnection www.healingwithconnectioninc.com Originally aired on WVLP-LP 103.1 FM Check out the newest radio show in Valpo on WVLP 103.1 fm. Hosted by Porter County Councilman Andy Bozak and Porter County Councilman Greg Simms. This is a show about all things Porter County, Indiana shared by two ve…

Episode 87 Originally aired on WVLP-LP 103.1 FM Check out the newest radio show in Valpo on WVLP 103.1 fm. Hosted by Porter County Councilman Andy Bozak and Porter County Councilman Greg Simms. This is a show about all things Porter County, Indiana shared by two very energetic hosts. [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.faceboo…

Episode 289: Did you know that 300,000 people are expected to be in Portage County, OH, for the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th, 2024? Local emergency management professionals are expecting more traffic and potential cell phone disruptions. McKenzie Villatoro, the EM Specialist and LEPC Information Coordinator for the Portage County EMA, joined …

Episode 86 https://www.facebook.com/HealingWithHumanConnection www.healingwithconnectioninc.com Originally aired on WVLP-LP 103.1 FM Check out the newest radio show in Valpo on WVLP 103.1 fm. Hosted by Porter County Councilman Andy Bozak and Porter County Councilman Greg Simms. This is a show about all things Porter County, Indiana shared by two ve…

Episode 288: Allison Sharer, Senior Consultant at Working Partners, and Katie Szumigala, Training Coordinator at Safex, joined us to talk about new drug trends threatening Ohio's workplaces and give us a preview of their 2024 Ohio Safety Congress presentation. Now available on your favorite podcast app! For more info on OSC24, visit the website at:…

Episode 85 - Lisa and Hans Scheller discuss their organization, Healing and Human Connection. https://www.facebook.com/HealingWithHumanConnection www.healingwithconnectioninc.com Originally aired on WVLP-LP 103.1 FM Check out the newest radio show in Valpo on WVLP 103.1 fm. Hosted by Porter County Councilman Andy Bozak and Porter County Councilman …

Episode 287: Public speaking is one of the biggest fears of safety professionals. Rachel Ippolito of Rippolito Strategies joined us to give a few tips & tricks and provide a preview of her 2024 Ohio Safety Congress presentation. Now available on your favorite podcast app! For more info on OSC24, visit the website at: https://www.ohiosafetycongress.…

Episode 286: Thomas Beers is the EMS Program Manager for the Cleveland Clinic and a Full-time Firefighter/Fire Investigator in Cleveland Heights. He joined us on our podcast to give us a preview of his 2024 Ohio Safety Congress presentation titled, The First Response to Human Trafficking. Now available on your favorite podcast app! For more info on…

Episode 285: Tommie Jo Brode is the President of Venice Solutions Group LLC, a practicing lawyer and business consultant. She joined us on our podcast to give us a preview of her 2024 Ohio Safety Congress presentation titled, Effective Written Communication in the Workplace. Now available on your favorite podcast app! For more info on OSC24, visit …

In this uplifting episode of Porter County Buzz, join our hosts as they engage in a fascinating discussion with the renowned "Great News Life" guy. Hear about his 15-year journey from a simple notion to a significant influence throughout Valparaiso, Portage, La Porte County, Lake County, and soon, Michiana, all driven by the power of positivity. Un…

Episode 284: Randy Anderson is the co-founder of E3 Professional Trainers, LLC. He joined us on our podcast to give us a preview of his 2024 Ohio Safety Congress presentation titled, Confronting Difficult Underperformers. Now available on your favorite podcast app! For more info on OSC24, visit the website at: https://www.ohiosafetycongress.com/ To…

Join us on WVLP 103.1 FM's Porter County Buzz for an enlightening conversation with our hosts Greg Simms and Andy Bozak, and special guest, Commissioner Barb Regnitz. Gain invaluable insights on local governance, communal support and the future plans that are set to benefit Porter County. Listen in as Commissioner Regnitz discusses her eventful fir…

Episode 82 - Greg and Andy discussing The Moms Club with Ashley Polomchak, President of MOMS Club of Valparaiso, IN. (https://www.facebook.com/MOMSClubValpo) Originally aired on WVLP-LP 103.1 FM Check out the newest radio show in Valpo on WVLP 103.1 fm. Hosted by Porter County Councilman Andy Bozak and Porter County Councilman Greg Simms. This is a…

Episode 283: What is the importance of stretching for workers in the industrial or construction setting? What are the types of stretching? Taylor Anderson, an HSE Consultant at Safex in Columbus, OH, joined us on the podcast to answer these questions and give us a preview of her 2024 Ohio Safety Congress presentation titled, Stretching for the Indu…

Episode 81 - Greg and Andy discussing local events and issues. Originally aired on WVLP-LP 103.1 FM Check out the newest radio show in Valpo on WVLP 103.1 fm. Hosted by Porter County Councilman Andy Bozak and Porter County Councilman Greg Simms. This is a show about all things Porter County, Indiana shared by two very energetic hosts. pcbuzz103@yah…

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Episode 282: In this interview, Matt Lis, President of RM Leadership Group LLC (Crestcom), gives us a preview of his 2024 Ohio Safety Congress presentation titled, How to Deal with Difficult People. For more info on OSC24, visit the website at: https://www.ohiosafetycongress.com/ For more information about Matt, visit his website at: https://crestc…

Episode 281: Merle Heckman, Ph.D., is the Chief Culture Officer and a Master Trainer at the Dale Carnegie Training of the Heartland. He joined us on our podcast to give us a preview of his 2024 Ohio Safety Congress presentation titled, Overlooked to Influential: Dale Carnegie's Guide. For more info on OSC24, visit the website at: https://www.ohiosa…

Episode 79 - Jesse Butz - Director of the Porter County Public Library System (PCPLS)Av andybozak

Sponsored by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Chequeuk Lodge 56 from Valparaiso, IN Episode 78 - Andy and Greg discussing the holiday season and local events.Av andybozak

Sponsored by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Chequeuk Lodge 56 from Valparaiso, IN Episode 77 - Andy and Greg discussing weekly things going on in the countyAv andybozak

Episode 76 - Andy and Greg discussing the Election from week prior.Av andybozak

Episode 75 - Andy and Greg catch upAv andybozak

Episode 74 - Megan Stoner, new Executive Director for the Porter County Memorial Opera HouseAv andybozak

Episode 280: In this interview, Mike Thompson and Nicholas Coia discuss how to diffuse angry or contentious employees through power, choice and future orientation. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!Av Portage County Safety Council

Episode 279: Dr. Drew Hinton, President & CEO of Arrow Safety, LLC, joined us to talk about how to evaluate and improve your safety training programs. https://arrowsafetyus.com/ For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!Av Portage County Safety Council

Episode 73 - Angelina Valente, PhD, HSPP at Duneland Counseling CenterAv andybozak

Episode 71 - Kevin Breitzke, Porter County SurveyorAv andybozak

Episode 70 - Stretch Miller, Lighting and Sound Guru at the Memorial Opera HouseAv andybozak

Episode 278: In this episode, we provide new, current & prospective members an overview of the Portage County Safety Council, the corresponding Ohio BWC workers’ compensation premium rebate, and other related program information. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!…

Episode 69 - Andy and Greg talk about recent eventsAv andybozak

Episode 68 - Harold Dietrich of the Independent Order of Odd FellowsAv andybozak

Episode 67 - Sue Neff, Porter County AssessorAv andybozak

Episode 66 - Peggy Stultz, Danielle Balek and Xander Balek from Wahl-Holland https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090350707492Av andybozak