2024 MCAA Safety Professional of the Year Announced… Sereno Steindl, Bassett Mechanical

February 11, 2025

During the annual Safety & Health Conference in Fort Lauderdale, FL, MCAA and MILWAUKEE TOOL announced the winner of the 2024 Safety Professional of the Year as Sereno Steindl of Bassett Mechanical.

Now in its 7th year, this award is presented annually to a mechanical industry safety and health professional who has led their company to achieve an exceptionally high degree of safety excellence.

Sereno showed incredible backing from his organization, earning support from leadership and subordinates on his mission to empower workers, create leaders, and implement innovations to save lives. He is the Director of Safety for Bassett Mechanical.

“Sereno’s unwavering commitment to safety and innovation serves as a beacon for the entire industry. By constantly elevating standards and prioritizing the well-being of his team, Sereno not only drives excellence at Bassett Mechanical but also shapes a future where safety is the cornerstone of success. His dedication is a true testament to the power of leadership that transforms both people and processes.” said Raffi Elchemmas, MCAA’s Executive Director of Safety, Health, and Risk Management.

In addition to the announcement at the Safety & Health Conference, Sereno will be receiving this award at the MCAA25 convention in Austin, TX, in March. MCAA congratulates Sereno Steindl and Bassett Mechanical.

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