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Chad LaVoi (Chad La Voi) – Professional Profile

Chad LaVoi (Chad La Voi) – Professional Profile

Personal and Background Details

  • Full Name: Chad LaVoi (also spelled Chad La Voi in some sources, such as LinkedIn and company profiles).
  • Location: Kansas City, Missouri, United States (based in the metropolitan area, with prior ties to Lenexa, KS).
  • Age/Background: Specific age not publicly available. Chad emphasizes personal responsibility for team safety, drawing from 14 years of prior experience in public emergency protection. He loves outdoor activities, including off-road riding, boating, and beach time with family and friends, regardless of weather. Described as Kissick’s “#1 outdoorsman” in company fun facts. No detailed family or early life information found beyond professional and recreational mentions.

Professional Experience

  • Current Role: Corporate Safety Director at Kissick Construction Company, Inc., Kansas City, MO (joined in 2017). Directly responsible for the overall implementation, supervision, and auditing of the company’s safety and health program. Develops safety training, schedules meetings, tracks certifications, audits performance (including subcontractors), and uses tools like HCSS Safety software for tracking. Visits job sites multiple times weekly to support project teams and ensure compliance. Previously served as Manager of Corporate Safety at Kissick.
  • Key Skills and Focus: Expertise in construction safety leadership, risk mitigation, compliance, trench safety, emergency response, and team training. Passionate about making safety personal, honoring workers through preventive measures, and fostering a culture where “Safety… Yes, it’s personal!” Aligns with innovative solutions in heavy civil construction environments.
  • Achievements:
    • Led safety initiatives recognized in events like Trench Safety Month (#TSSD21) and annual trench training at HOLT CAT (2023).
    • Contributed to Kissick’s reputation for safe, high-quality projects in critical environments.
    • Shared industry messages on honoring fallen workers and promoting safety (e.g., after a 2025 tragic loss in the construction community).
    • Prior roles demonstrate entrepreneurial and public service background: Owned KC Signs N Graphics (entrepreneurial venture); Served as Fire Captain in the Prevention Division for the City of Lenexa, KS (applying leadership in fire prevention); Health Advisor at Black & McDonald (health and safety initiatives).
  • Previous Roles:
    • Manager of Corporate Safety, Kissick Construction (pre-2017 within company).
    • Health Advisor, Black & McDonald.
    • Fire Captain (Prevention Division), City of Lenexa, KS (14 years in emergency public protection).
    • Owner, KC Signs N Graphics.
  • Education: No specific education details publicly listed; expertise appears hands-on from emergency services and construction safety roles.
  • Certifications: CRIS (Construction Risk Insurance Specialist), indicating specialized knowledge in construction risk and safety.
  • Years of Experience: Over 20 years in safety and emergency roles (14 years pre-2017 in public protection, plus 8+ years at Kissick as of 2025).

Company Details (Kissick Construction Company, Inc.)

  • Founded: 1994 by Jim Kissick; family-owned and operated, with a history of serving Kansas City and the Midwest.
  • Focus: Heavy civil contractor specializing in critical construction environments, including earthwork, utilities, trenchless technology, structural concrete, and infrastructure projects. Self-performing with advanced technology and a dedicated team for risk management, budget adherence, schedule compliance, and safety. Serves commercial, residential, and public clients across the region.
  • Addresses:
    • HQ: 8131 Indiana Ave, Kansas City, MO 64132.
  • Employees: ~100+ (estimated from profiles); leadership includes Lloyd Kissick (President/CEO, fourth-generation), David Kissick (VP), Matt Rothermel (Project Manager), Pete Browne (VP), and peers like Rick White, Russell Mohr, Andrea Abernethy. Company emphasizes building projects, careers, and communities.
  • Online Presence:

NUCA Involvement

  • Roles:
    • Contractor Director and Board Member, NUCA Kansas City Chapter (NUCA KC).
  • Contributions:
    • Active in promoting trench safety and workforce protection; shared community messages honoring fallen workers (e.g., 2025 Facebook post: “We honor this worker’s memory by recommitting to safety”).
    • Supports NUCA’s mission in utility construction, safety training, and community events (e.g., clay shoots, live trench training).
    • Collaborates with NUCA KC leaders like Danny Anderson (President), Bob Snyder (Immediate Past President), Kevin Waddell (Vice President), Eric Havens, and Mary Jane Debenport (Executive Director).

Contact Information

Other Public Information

  • Connections: Works with Kissick leadership (e.g., Lloyd Kissick, Pete Browne) and NUCA peers (e.g., Eric Havens, Bill Morehead). Involved in trade partner collaborations (e.g., Kansas City Winwater, Lockton, Badger for safety events). Mentioned alongside colleagues like Kurt Dunmire, Terry Boekeloo in peer comparisons.
  • Safety/Compliance: Leads use of HCSS Safety for tracking; no major personal or company citations noted in public records.
  • Online Mentions: Featured in Kissick posts (e.g., 2021 LinkedIn shoutout for safety efforts; 2024 Instagram thanks for trench safety). ZoomInfo and TheOrg profiles detail role and expertise. No personal social media identified; activity through company and NUCA channels. Company revenue estimates ~$50–100M (from directories).

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