ITASCA, IL - March 22, 2007 "“ The National Safety Council announced its 2007 list of CEOs Who "Get It" recognizing corporate leaders who have made the safety and health of their employees, their employees families and the communities where they operate a critical part of business operations.

Since 2004, the National Safety Council has recognized CEOs whose business philosophies and practices demonstrate that safety is an integral part of their business success and sustainability.

"For the National Safety Council, instilling a culture of safety throughout corporate America is top priority," said National Safety Council President and CEO Alan C. McMillan. "For these nine CEOs who understand what it takes to achieve and sustain that culture, safety is a priority every day, all day."

This year's CEOs Who "Get It" represent a wide range of industries in both size and business focus. The nine winners and their companies are:

• Michael L. Eskew, chairman and CEO of UPS, Atlanta, GA
  
• Olivier Brousse, CEO and chairman of Veolia Transportation North America,
  Oak Brook, IL
  
• Kennett F. Burnes, chairman, president and CEO of Cabot Corp., Boston, MA
  
• John Compton, president and CEO of PepsiCo North America, Purchase, NY
  
• Harry G. Dorman III, president and CEO of Alice Peck Day Health System Corp., Lebanon, NH
  
• Francis Petro, president and CEO of Haynes International Inc., Kokomo, IN
  
• Wayne E. Simmonds, chairman of FBG Services Corp., Omaha, NE
  
• Nicholas P. Trainer, past president of Sartomer Co. Inc., Exton, PA
  
• Tom Van Horn, president and CEO of UtilX Corp., Kent, WA

The National Safety Council (www.nsc.org) is a nonprofit, nongovernmental, international public service organization. Members of the NSC include businesses, labor organization, schools, public agencies, private groups and individuals. Founded in 1913 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1953, the National Safety Council is committed to preventing accidental injuries in the workplace, on roads and highways, and in homes and communities.

National Safety Council

National Safety Council

The National Safety Council is a nonprofit, nongovernmental, international public service organization. Members of the NSC include businesses, labor organization, schools, public agencies, private groups and individuals. Founded in 1913 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1953, the National Safety Council is committed to preventing accidental injuries in the workplace, on roads and highways, and in homes and communities.

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