Environmental Health and Safety Assistant Director Michael Liberty has been named the interim associate vice president and chief safety officer, effective December 2, 2022. Liberty, who joined Environmental Health and Safety in 2016, is an expert in exposure assessment and reducing risks to workers. He received both a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s degree in industrial hygiene from the University of Rochester and holds professional certifications in both industrial hygiene and safety.
Fire Safety Specialist Mark Militello will serve as the University’s interim fire marshal. He first joined Environmental Health and Safety in August 2008 and moved up the ranks of the University’s Fire Safety Unit to become fire safety specialist. He has been responsible for coordinating fire safety activities across the University, including River Campus, Strong Memorial Hospital, the Medical Center and the Eastman Theatre. He earned an associate degree in fire prevention technologies from Monroe Community College and currently is a chief of the Victor Volunteer Fire Department.