Having joined Roco in August 2019 as a CSRT Crew Member, Chris McGlynn quickly progressed to CSRT Crew Chief and Safety Specialist before being promoted to Director of Safety at Roco Rescue. He is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) through the Board of Certified Safety Professional as well as a Certified Confined Space and Rope Rescue Technician, and a Nationally Registered Paramedic. Chris holds a Master’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. with West Virginia University’s Statler College of Engineering & Mineral Resources.

In addition to his role as Director of Safety, Chris oversees Roco’s VPP Star Worksite status and is an active OSHA Special Government Employee (SGE) within VPP.  He is also actively involved in the American Society of Safety Professionals, serving as Louisiana Area Director, Secretary for Region IV, a Past President of the Greater Baton Rouge Chapter, and a representative on the ANSI Z117 Confined Space Entry and ANSI Z390 Hydrogen Sulfide Standard Development Committees. Chris also serves as a Director at Large on the VPPPA Region VI Board of Directors.

According to Chris, “Roco’s mission is to provide rescue and safety services while keeping safety and quality as top priorities. Roco’s commitment to safety ensures that the best rescue is one that never happens – taking a proactive approach to preventing accidents from ever occurring.”

When asked about the most rewarding part of his job, Chris responded, “Prior to my time with Roco, I spent 12 years as a paramedic, responding to the horrific aftermath of accidents. With Roco, I have the ability to be an integral part of preventing accidents from ever happening! There is no greater satisfaction or reward than seeing everyone go home at the end of the shift in the same way they showed up.”

Chris and his family live in Belaire Cove, near Ville Platte, Louisiana. Chris is happily married to Alexis McGlynn. They have three wonderful children (Alyssa, Rhett, and Sadie).