Research Triangle Park, NC - The EI Group, Inc. (EI) is pleased to announce the continued growth of their safety consulting capabilities through the recent hire of M. William (Bill) Taylor, a Certified Safety Professional with more than 33 years of experience.  Mr. Taylor comes to EI by way of CTJ Safety Associates, LLC where he was Vice President and Co-owner.  The addition of Bill Taylor, past President of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and former Chairman of North Carolina’s Mid-State Safety Council, demonstrates EI’s commitment to offering the highest level of competency and credibility in safety compliance and training.

Mr. Taylor holds a degree in Manufacturing Engineering as well as additional studies in Occupational Safety and Health Management and Ergonomics and has received notable awards for published articles and speaking engagements in the safety and health field.  He is also the author of Environmental, Health and Safety Management Using the Team Approach (Wiley & Sons, 2005).

Greg Lathan, President of The EI Group, commented, “Bill’s reputation in the safety industry as a well-recognized and authoritative practitioner makes him a key addition here at EI.  Our clients across the country and abroad will benefit from the safety experience Bill brings to the table and we are proud to welcome him to our team.”

About The EI Group, Inc. - The EI Group was founded in 1988 as an environmental, health and safety consulting firm dedicated to providing quality, cost-effective consulting, training and engineering services to the public and private sectors nationwide.  EI, a privately owned company, employs approximately one hundred (100) professionals and is headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, with branch offices in Charlotte, North Carolina; Glen Allen and Roanoke, Virginia; Greenville, South Carolina; Louisville, Kentucky; and Dallas, Texas.

For more information on The EI Group’s consulting expertise, please contact Adam Underwood, at aunderwood@ei1.com or 800.717.3472.

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