Triplet Brothers
In 2016 Before It’s Too Late was founded by triplet brothers. We can understand that it may be hard to tell identical brothers a part from one another, so this 3 step blog series will introduce each trainer and you will quickly be able to see how unique and different each brother is. Each brother has a certain skill set and way of thinking
Education
Gabriel grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and attended Upper Saint Clair High School. Upon graduation his initial goal was to become a Physical Therapist. He set his eyes on Slippery Rock University. During college, he went to work in the oil and gas industry for a summer job. One day on his way home from work, there was a motorcycle accident on I-79 just south of the Sewickley Bridge. Gabriel and his dad Brian who were trailing the motorist, got out of their vehicle and responded by alerting 911 of the crash, and staying with the victim until EMS arrived.
“That day changed my life”. I always knew I wanted to help people and I thought it was through Physical Therapy.”
“After witnessing that accident, I wanted to be on the proactive side of preventing accidents and injuries.”
With some research, Gabriel discovered Slippery Rock has a Safety Management Program, that focuses on just that idea. The curriculum is focused on preventing workplace injuries in industries such as manufacturing, construction, oil and gas, general industry and others. The program also has classes centered on management integration to safety, accident and incident investigation, security in the workplace, and ergonomics.
The next semester Gabriel made the switch to safety management and graduated in 2017 with a Bachelors degree.
Passion
Have you ever been asked “What keeps you up at night”? Or “What makes you tick”? These questions are often synonymous with “What is your passion?” Gabriel has two answers to that question.
- Continued growth and education
- Making people laugh
“I have a typical Dad-Sense of humor. Which is why I may laugh at my jokes louder than anyone else. I have learned if I can tell a story, or make a corny joke that shares a lesson and sticks with that person, I have made them better.”
Since graduation Gabriel has received several certifications allowing him to teach and train a number of different subjects that allows his personality to shine. Certifications include:
- CPR/First Aid Instructor
- PEC Safeland Instructor
- Aerial Lift Instructor
- Fork Lift Instructor
- PA Flagging and Traffic Control Instructor
“My profession awards me the opportunity to interact with employees every day on a personal level. I understand people. What makes them tick, what motivates them, what scares them, and why they work so hard. I have the awesome opportunity to be resource to them, so they can leave the job safely and go home to see their families.”
Career
Upon graduation, Gabriel earned a safety internship opportunity in the electrical construction industry. After completing his internship he was hired on as a full time Safety Specialist. During his time fresh out of college, Gabriel was exposed to an array of different projects. This contractor provided new build construction, maintenance and repair, and rebuild projects.
“This was the best opportunity I could have asked for to start my safety management career. I was in a fast paced and driven culture that truly cares about its people. Safety was also the number one value above everything else. If we couldn’t do the job safely, we didn’t do it, until we figured out how we could get it done without putting anyone in danger.”
Gabriel was fortunate enough to gain exposure on major projects. Projects included construction on substations, commercial projects, industrial facilities such as power generation plants, and steel plants, as well as civil projects including airports, traffic signals, and highway mast lighting.
Back to Oil and Gas
Eager to get back in the industry that kick started his love for safety, Gabriel started a new opportunity for an Oil and Gas Service Company as an EHS Coordinator in January of 2019.
Currently, Gabriel provides support to his team members with safety training, new hire orientations, safety audits and monthly safety meetings.
B42L Continues
Although Gabriel is focusing on his individual career, he manages to assist with B42L’s training’s in his spare time. On weekends and evenings, Gabriel is able to continue to support his brothers in the on going mission to Save Lives.
“It is a lot of work. But when you really have a passion for it, it doesn’t seem like work. I have fun training and I can’t imagine doing anything else. Seeing where the business has grown from training in our dorm room, to now training for multi-million dollar clients, is what keeps me going. I can’t wait to see what the next 3 years looks like!”
Fun Facts About Gabriel
To wrap up this edition of meet the trainer we will leave you with a few fun facts about Gabriel. We trust that you have a better feeling for who is part of the team over at B42L. We also hope this gave you some insight of the experience level and personality he brings!
- Favorite musical artist – Mike Posner
- Favorite book – “The Alchemist” – Paulo Coelho
- Favorite superhero – Thor
- Go to ice cream flavor – Oreo
- Podcast to listen to – The David Ramsey show
- Favorite sports teams – Steelers
- Favorite season of the year – Fall
- Nike or Adidas – Under Armor
- Weekend activities – spending time with the family, working out, movies
- Favorite craft brew – Firehouse Red- North Country Brewing Co.
This edition of Meet the Trainer was intended to showcase the talent at B42L while also highlighting the trainer while he isn’t helping save lives. Stay tuned for further editions and make sure to reach out to B42L.com for your training needs! – Before It’s Too Late
