Safety Consultants use a variety of testing instruments and focus on physical hazards related to machinery from hand tools and cranes to scaffolds, which can result in injuries ranging from skin irritations and abrasions to broken bones, amputations and death.
Industrial Hygiene (IH) Consultants use various sampling devices and focus on health hazards related to chemical and noise exposures, which can result in reduction or loss of personal abilities such as hearing, memory, sight, muscular function and death. Consultants address biological hazards such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and other living organisms which may cause adverse health effects. They also cover chemical hazards (solids, liquids, gases, dusts, fumes and vapors) which carry toxic chemicals to workers through inhalation (breathing), absorption (through direct contact with the skin) or ingestion (eating or drinking).
Both Safety and IH Consultants look for hazards related to electrical, falls, fire protection, material handling, use and storage of materials and welding.
INSafe Consultants
Sean Grubb
INSafe Health Consultant
Sean began his career in the private sector, where he focused on manufacturing operations, quality assurance, and safety. He also served as a Special Government Employee with OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program. Sean joined the Indiana Department of Labor as a compliance officer with IOSHA before transitioning to INSafe in August 2025 as a health consultant. He holds a degree in Occupational Health and Safety and primarily supports employers in southern Indiana.
Anna Sturgis
INSafe Health Consultant
Anna joined the Department of Labor in July 2024 as a health consultant. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a degree in Public Health, and prior to joining INSafe, she interned as an industrial hygienist in private industry in Indianapolis. Anna conducts most of her consultations in central Indiana.
Gary Hulbert, CSP, CHMM
INSafe Health Consultant
Gary began his career as a Safety and Environmental Manager in the private sector before joining the Indiana Department of Labor as a compliance safety and health officer for IOSHA. After nearly two decades, Gary joined INSafe in September 2013 as a health consultant. He is a graduate of Illnois State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Safety. He is a Certified Safety Professional and a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager. He conducts most consultations out of north-central Indiana.
INSafe Safety Consultant
One of INSafe's field consultants, Mark specializes in general industry safety, construction, and industrial hygiene. Mark has been an employee for the State of Indiana for 17 years, and counting. He received his Bachelor Of Science degree in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University. Mark is a U.S. Navy retiree after 22 years of service to his country. He conducts most consultations out of the northwestern and north central parts of Indiana.
INSafe Health Consultant
Buckie specializes in general industry safety and Industrial Hygiene. She earned her Bachelor of Science and Master’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health Management from Indiana State University.
Prior to joining the Department of Labor, Buckie worked for the Department of Correction. She then transferred to the IDOL working for Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (IOSHA) before moving to INSafe. She covers central and southern Indiana.
Troy Jerrell
INSafe Safety Consultant
Bryan L. Thais
INSafe Safety Consultant
Bryan L. Thais resides in Vincennes, IN, serving the southern part of the state as a field safety consultant for the INSafe division, performing both construction and general industry safety consultations. Mr. Thais came to INSafe from the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (IOSHA’s) construction safety compliance division where he served as a compliance officer and construction area supervisor. Prior to joining the Department of Labor he worked in the highway and bridge construction industry. Mr. Thais is a graduate of Vincennes University and has over 37 years experience in the construction and safety fields.
INSafe Administration
Kenneth R. Boucher II
Deputy Commissioner of Labor, Director of INSafe
Kenneth R. Boucher II is the Deputy Commissioner of Labor for the State of Indiana, managing the OSHA consultation and training division, INSafe.
Kenneth began his tenure with the Indiana Department of Labor in 2006 as a Common Construction Wage Hearing Officer. From 2009 to 2013, Kenneth served as the Director of Child Labor, Training and Education. He is a 2011 recipient of the Governor’s Public Service Achievement Award for his work in improving the Indiana Department of Labor’s wage claim process. In 2014, he continued his service with the Indiana Department of Labor serving as the Executive Director of Quality, Metrics and Statistics, assuming the role of Deputy Commissioner in May 2018.
Kenneth is a graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Criminal Justice and a minor in French. He also holds a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Purdue University.
Djanedi Cardwell
Communications Director
Sherry Judkins
INSafe & INSHARP Coordinator
Sherry Judkins has been with the Indiana Department of Labor since 2019. She serves as the INSHARP Coordinator and administrative assistant for INSafe. She has more than 30 years of experience in customer service and administrative roles. “I’m happy to be able to help Hoosier employers and employees get the answers they need regarding health and safety”.