Michael Hagerty - Atlanta, GA

Michael Hagerty is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with a rich academic background, including a Master of Science (MS) in Occupational Safety and Health from Murray State University and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering Science from Vanderbilt University.

Michael Hagerty’s professional journey has been marked by a commitment to environmental health and safety, where he has excelled in leading global enterprise operations and reshaping organizational cultures to prioritize safety.

One of Michael Hagerty’s most significant achievements has been developing and implementing groundbreaking programs that led to a remarkable 25% reduction in OSHA recordable injuries and a substantial 63% decrease in total recordable injury rates. These initiatives translated into a substantial reduction of insurance premium costs by 78%, resulting in a cost savings of $2.9 million.

Michael Hagerty serves as the Vice President of Safety & Security at Flowers Foods, the largest producer of packaged baking goods in the nation, with an annual sales figure of $4.8 billion and a workforce of 14.7K individuals.

In this role, Michael Hagerty has championed the development of enterprise safety policies and a five-year plan that involves partnering with the C-Suite to optimize safety measures and enhance workforce protection. He has successfully transformed the organizational culture into one that places safety at the forefront, integrating corporate communications with training to ensure the safety of our employees.