In memory of our valued colleagues whose contributions to Safety Fest TN; the environment, safety, and health field; and our community will never be forgotten. We miss you!
Mike Crenshaw
Senior Scientist
Mike Crenshaw’s influence in industry was both profound and far-reaching, having served as a Safety Fest TN Instructor for many years. As a UTK alumnus and Hazardous Energy Control Program Manager with UCOR, he combined scientific rigor with a deep sense of responsibility, improving safety standards and mentoring others with his wealth of knowledge. Whether serving as a Safety Officer for the American Bladesmith Society Youth Hammer-Ins or moderating discussions on The High Road forums, Mike’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and education helped shape the future of his field. His expertise in firearms and blade history, paired with a collaborative spirit, left a lasting mark on colleagues, craftsmen, and professionals nationwide. Mike will be deeply missed, not only for his technical mastery, but for his willingness to share, to teach, and to elevate everyone around him. His absence leaves a space that cannot be filled, but his legacy will continue to inspire all who had the privilege to work with him.
Gary Kephart
Gary S. Kephart, CIH, CHP, CSP, CHMM, RRPT, had more than 35 years’ experience in environmental, health, and safety and radiation protection involving the operation, maintenance, and demolition of radiological and nuclear facilities. He began his professional career at Hanford in 1979 as a health physicist working for Isochem and its successor, Rockwell Hanford. He then moved on to Westinghouse for a brief stint before moving to Tennessee, where UCOR employed him. He was known for continually encouraging people to pursue further educational opportunities and professional certifications. Gary enjoyed helping many organizations on both the national and local levels. He was an instructor for and supported Safety Fest TN through his involvement with both AIHA Tennessee Valley Section (TVS) and AHMP East Tennessee.
The AIHA Gary S. Kephart Memorial scholarship was funded thanks to the generous donations of friends, family, colleagues, and members of the AHMP East Tennessee Local Section and the AIHA TVS. To apply for or donate to this scholarship, visit the AIHA website (see link below).
Sally Shultz
Senior Instructor
Sally worked at the DOE Oak Ridge sites for more than 30 years and has more than twenty years’ experience in the training environment. She was a Safety Fest TN instructor for many years. Sally was a graduate of Clinton High School and had a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Development/Adult Education from Tusculum College. Sally worked for Y-12 for 20 years and then went on to work for SRA as a project manager. She was also a faculty member for the EnergX/Fountainhead College of Technology Radiation Protection Technology Program as an instructor for Radiological Fundamentals I and II. Her instructor certifications included: DOE Instructor (1992), OSHA 500 and 501, Certified Technical Trainer, and Hoisting & Rigging/Crane Operator and Inspector.