Oil Patch Bits: Crowley names Michel VP of safety and learning

Crowley Maritime Corp. said July 27 that Suz Michel has assumed the role of vice president of safety and learning, a position that gives her oversight for the Safety, Security, Quality & Environmental and People Development & Learning groups. Michel, who will relocate from Seattle to Jacksonville, will continue to report to Carl Fox, senior vice president of corporate services.

In her new role, Michel will lead the blending of these two groups under a singular managerial focus to promote synergies in the delivery of training, compliance and operational excellence. Also under Michel’s leadership, the SSQE team will continue to ensure that Crowley’s safety culture — the company’s most important core value — is applied to all areas of business and embodied by all employees. Additionally, Michel will ensure that another important company value, Our People, continues to promote developmental opportunities for company employees.

In 2004 Michel joined Crowley in an SSQE role focused on regulatory safety training. In 2007, she was promoted to director of PDL. During her tenure with Crowley, Michel has been instrumental in shaping the department and reinforcing Crowley’s core value, Our People. Programs have included leadership, supervision and employee development, as well as safety training for crew and terminals.