Ro Lewis and Tony Kotnik - Leading With Safety

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Karen Edwards sits down with Ro Lewis, vice president of HS&E for Tremco CPG Field Services, and Tony Kotnik, assistant director of field safety, to talk about what it takes to build a safety culture that goes beyond compliance. With Tremco recognizing September 2026 as Safety Month, Ro shares how the “Lead It. Live It. Own It” mindset encourages employees to take personal responsibility for safety, speak up about hazards and look out for their teammates. They also discuss the role of leadership, ongoing training and employee engagement in creating safer jobsites. Tune in to learn how roofing companies can turn safety from a set of rules into an everyday commitment.

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