LEADERSHIP TEAM
Mike Martin, CHST, CUSP
Vice President, Operations
Mike Martin serves as Vice President of Operations at Safety Management Group, where he leads a multidisciplinary team across SMG’s core service lines including Construction, Manufacturing, Health and Pharma, SMG U, and Insights. With more than two decades of field, client, and leadership experience, Mike is known for building strong partnerships, cultivating service quality, and developing scalable safety programs that drive measurable outcomes for clients nationwide.
Mike joined SMG in 2001 after earning a Bachelor of Science in Health and Safety Management from Indiana State University and working in the construction industry. His early work included supporting Eli Lilly’s capital projects and later leading safety efforts on major infrastructure initiatives like the Indianapolis International Airport terminal project. Over the years, he has held several leadership roles, including account manager for national construction and manufacturing clients, and played a key role in expanding SMG’s footprint in the utility sector.
From 2011 to 2023, Mike oversaw SMG’s American Electric Power (AEP) account, growing it from 8 to more than 60 advisors. His approach has always been grounded in partnership, challenging clients to lead with safety and embrace long-term cultural transformation. He believes the best safety programs are rooted in trust, communication, and a clear commitment to protecting people, not just checking boxes.
In his current role, Mike focuses on service delivery, operational alignment, and empowering SMG’s safety professionals to deliver high-value, relationship-driven results. He’s particularly passionate about supporting associates in long-term careers, ensuring SMG continues to be a place where professionals grow, stay, and thrive, not just fill project roles.
Outside of work, Mike enjoys spending time with his family and brings the same grounded, people-first philosophy to every relationship he builds, inside SMG and out.

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