About – Contractors Risk Management

At CRM Inc, we have one goal – ensuring all your employees make it home safely to their families.

Trusted by over 500 firms across the country, CRM helps keep client sites up to standardized codes, while providing solutions to overcome obstacles and cultivating an airtight culture of safety.

We understand your industry inside and out. We track shifting rules and regulations. And we make sure you have the tools to keep your workplace safe and under control. From site inspections and reporting to trainings and policy reviews, we’re here to keep you safe not just today, but into the future

We offer a wide variety of services, including:

Site inspections, including large construction
Workforce safety training and safety activity reports
Industrial hygiene reviews
Workman’s compensation review
DOT trainings

OSHA adherence
Self-insurance OCIP, CCIP and wrap-up
Expert witness
Risk improvement
Employee placement

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History

Judson Ludeking founded CRM, Inc. in 1984 after years of writing reports for insurance carriers detailing engineering risks, construction safety and general works liability safety. CRM quickly attracted clients by filling the gap in site inspection, trainings and safety program implementation. As the company grew, Jud expanded the workforce and developed a large footprint in the New England region. Today, CRM, Inc. serves clients in all of New England, as well as Florida, New Jersey, Georgia, Texas, Arizona, and California.

CRM has grown organically by simply meeting clients’ needs and responding to the changing work environment. For example, in the mid-1990s, New England reformed Workmans Compensation laws, prompting all kinds of organizations to seek professional consultation and assistance to ensure the complied with the new standards. Over the last decade, CRM has added industrial hygiene and a wealth of videography and trainings to its capabilities.

Despite its growth, CRM retains its flexibility and devotion to holistic, preventive safety that won over so many loyal clients. From promoting culture change to acting as expert witness to performing site inspection for jobs of all sizes, CRM remains a committed, trusted advisor for any organization seeking to improve its safety practices.

Team

We take great pride in the hundreds of combined years of experience among our employees. Each one brings something unique and valuable to the team. Get to know a bit about each of them below:

Preston Migdal, Senior Consultant

Preston Migdal Joined CRM in 2017 after several years serving as a police officer. Preston has undergone extensive field, classroom and instructor training programs with CRM. He is a National Safety Council Certified First Aid and CPR Trainer, as well as Forklift, Skid Steer and class VII Instructor. Preston received his CHST from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals in 2022. Preston enjoys working with our clients in the field and helping them navigate safety standards and best practices.

Steph Cavanagh, Consultant

Steph joined the CRM team in 2019. She is board certified as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and a Construction Safety and Health Technician (CHST), and is an OSHA-authorized outreach trainer. Steph has worked for the safety departments of international industry leaders in the construction and manufacturing industries. She enjoys working with our clients in the field and helping them navigate safety standards and best practices.

Conor Leahy, Boston Region Manager/Senior Consultant

Conor has a B.S. in Occupational Safety and a minor in Management. He interned for two years at Harvard University’s EHS department, covering all aspects of safety. Conor is passionate about disaster relief and emergency preparedness.

George Tuetken, Consultant

After receiving a commission as a lieutenant from the Army Corps of Engineers at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, George spent 14 years in Springfield, MA, as a Safety Specialist for OSHA until 2004. Since then, he has worked part-time as a construction site safety representative at the Newport Navy Base and as safety director for Century Drywall.

Jenna Dusseault, Consultant

Jenna joined CRM in 2022 right after receiving her bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety from Keene State College. She has obtained her Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) certification and hopes to obtain her CSP in the future. She is very passionate about disaster relief and emergency preparedness. In her spare time she enjoys camping, working out, and hanging out with her friends and family.

Judson Ludeking, President

Judson established CRM, Inc. on April 30, 1984. Judson's specialty is OSHA negotiation; he advises clients in the best option to consider when trying to settle an OSHA citation. He also drafts written policies and procedures, conducts sales calls, responds to emergency calls, and is responsible for overall administration of CRM.

Brian Stevens, Vice President

Brian has a Ph.D. from Dartmouth College in Biochemistry and is a Certified Industrial Hygienist and Certified Safety Professional. Since 2006, he has supported CRM clients’ varied program needs. He specializes in assisting clients with hazard communication, and recognizing and controlling chemical, biological, and radiological hazards.

Dave Touhey, Consultant

Dave has been working in the professional safety field since his retirement from the US Navy in 1988. Dave began his safety career as a Safety Officer at a construction company. He also did scheduling, expediting, site layout, and project supervision. Dave joined the CRM team in 1998 after brief stints as a safety officer at a paper mill, a major newspaper, and a workers compensation consulting firm. Though retired from full time work, Dave still acts as a mentor for our field team. His primary focus is safety management.

Sarah Heinrich, Program Specialist

Sarah is a Program Specialist and has been with CRM since 2022. She has a B.S. in Safety & Occupational Health Applied Sciences and a B.A. in English from Keene State College and is certified as a Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP). Sarah produces and customizes a variety of programs for CRM's clients.

Amanda Ludeking, Trainer

Amanda began working as a trainer in Mental Health Awareness for CRM in March 2023. She received a Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling with a focus in Drama Therapy from Lesley University in 2022. Her second job is a healthcare clown with The Laughter League at Boston Children’s Hospital, bringing healing through humor and joy. She views mental health awareness from a similar lens and is passionate about bringing awareness of the importance of mental health through levity, transparency, and humor.

Ian Hart, Consultant

Ian grew up working blue collar jobs which led him to pursue a career in the safety field. He has a B.S. in Safety & Occupational Health from Keene State College, along with multiple other certifications. Prior to joining CRM, Ian filled the safety roll for an energy company before moving west to join the U.S. Forest Service as a Wildland Firefighter. Since joining CRM in 2020, Ian has been in the field conducting construction site inspections, General Industry inspections, and performing a multitude of trainings for clients.

Rob Pinto, Vice President of Field Operations

Rob joined Contractors Risk Management in 2010. In addition to consulting on site Rob also serves as a trainer, writes safety programs, and is an account representative for several clients. Rob is certified as a Construction Safety and Health Technician (CHST) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals and is a National Safety Council Certified CPR, AED and First Aid Trainer.

Thomas Bartley, Consultant

Tom graduated from Keene State College in 2018 with a B.S. in Occupational Health & Safety. He worked at a manufacturing facility for three years as a Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator before joining CRM in 2021.

Cassidy Clairmont, Quality Control/Senior Consultant

Cassidy Clairmont has been with CRM for 9 years, and has recently made her return to full time work after working part time from home and raising her two kids for the past 4.5 years. Before working for CRM, Cassidy received her bachelors in Safety from Keene State College, then worked as a safety specialist for a pipe fitting company on a construction project at a coal fired powerplant. Cassidy enjoys diving deep into the standards and interpretations to come up with compliant answers to some of the trickier situations that come up. In her off time Cassidy enjoys cooking, gardening, hiking, and being outside with her family and pets (2 dogs and a bunch of chickens). She hopes to some day go off-grid

Matt Hardy, Senior Consultant

Matt joined CRM in November 2022 and brings over a decade of safety experience to the team. He graduated from Keene State College with a B.S. in Safety Studies and specializes in both construction and general industry safety. Matt has worked for OSHA's On-Site Consultation Program and has also been a Safety Manager for two large General Contractors. He holds designations from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals including the Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST), and Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST). Matt is also an OSHA-Authorized Outreach Trainer for Construction

Adam Crateau, Consultant

Adam has a B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health from Keene State College. One thing he likes about safety consulting is that you’re always on the go, meeting and talking to new people; no two days are ever the same. In his spare time he enjoys being outside, skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer.

Armand Bisson, Consultant

Armand worked as a safety manager for Lucent for 25 years. During this time he was a key player in helping the organization achieve star status in OSHA's voluntary protection plan. He also owned and operated a residential building and remodeling company. He has been with CRM since 2002 and has experience with both CFR 1910 and 1926, as well as NFPA 70E.

Kelly Doherty, Finance Assistant

Kelly assists with all financial operations. Her focus is communicating with clients in our account receivable department.

Mike Hammond, Consultant

Mike started working for an excavating company the day after he graduated High School. He worked there for two years, then bought a 10 wheel dump truck and started his own trucking business. After a 26 year detour owning a hardware store and Radio Shack, he returned to the excavating company that he worked for originally. He worked for another 13 years operating heavy equipment, doing workplace exams and working safely. He started with MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) in 2010 as a trainee. After a year of training he was certified as a MSHA Inspector. He was responsible for inspecting mines throughout New England, New York and Long Island. He retired in June 2020, and started with CRM in July 2020.

Brian Wazlaw, Consultant

Brian has a M.S. in Biology from the University of New Hampshire and a Ed.D in Education from Boston University. He is a retired science teacher/laboratory safety officer. He is certified as an OSHA Safety and Health Specialist in Industrial Hygiene and as a certified Chemical Hygiene Office. Currently, Brian serves on the Board of Directors of the Laboratory Safety Institute and is a laboratory safety consultant.

Patrick Crealese, Consultant

Patrick is a 2021 Keene State graduate with a bachelors degree in occupational health and safety. He began his career working for a confined space rescue crew before joining the CRM team in 2021 as an inspector. Outside of work, Patrick enjoys, playing basketball, video, editing, and volunteering at animal shelters.

Shawn McCluskey, Director of Business Development

Shawn has been with CRM since 2003 and comes from an Accounting/Management background. Shawn is a National Safety Council Certified First Aid, CPR, and AED trainer.

Dan LeClerc, Consultant

Dan is a union, journeyman, carpenter/foreman by trade with 20 years of hands-on experience in the field. Throughout his career he’s gained a wealth of knowledge and expertise obtaining numerous certifications and dedicating countless hours to classroom and on-the-job training. Dan has transitioned into the safety field where he’s been making a positive impact by implementing and managing safety protocols to ensure the well-being of workers. Outside of work, you’ll find Dan enjoying adventures on his motorcycle with his wife, exploring new places, enjoying camping trips and vacations with my wife and three kids, hanging out with Scooby (dog) and Smokey (cat), and enjoying live music whenever possible which never fails to energize and inspire him. Dan takes pride in his friendly and approachable nature, always striving to be a helpful resource for his colleagues and peers.

Thomas Flynn, Senior Consultant

Tom was a Safety Manager for a small general construction company. He has undergone extensive OSHA training at the Institute and has completed various other courses.

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