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Forrest Ray (’10)

Vice-President, Environmental Health and Safety Director, Manson Construction Co.

Allen E Paulson College of Engineering and Computing
B.S., Construction Management

Becoming Vice-President, EHS Director, for Manson Construction Co.

In 2025, I was promoted to the position of Vice-President and Corporate Environmental, Health and Safety Director for Manson Construction Co. This role oversees environmental, health and safety matters on projects throughout the company that performs over $500 million in work annually. I am the youngest person to serve as a Vice-President in the company’s 120-year history.

Obtaining the Certified Safety Professional certification through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals

This is the highest safety certification that can be obtained through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

Winner of the 2019 and 2021 Safety Leadership Award from the Council for Dredging and Marine Construction Safety

This prestigious national award is given to the top safety leader in the Marine Construction and Dredging industry.