Our Company

Bill Glover, President and CEO of SDS has more than 30 years safety experience in the construction and industrial sectors with award winning safety statistics on multi-million/billion dollar projects.

Bill started SDS in 2007 simply from a constant and growing demand for qualified safety personnel and training within Ontario. With his background working on many diverse projects, Bill has been able to mentor SDS employees in order to provide clients with reliable and full safety services. He is dedicated in helping clients with all safety requirements, when and where they need it.

Bill is the Senior Safety Consultant at SDS and oversees all on-site employees. He works closely with clients, ensuring they are being provided all safety requirements needed for successful safety strategies on their projects.

With extensive experience in inspecting, advising, and consulting for the nation’s most prominent companies, Mike is quickly becoming a leader in safety inspection. As Inspection manager at SDS, Mike leads the team to deliver thousands of site inspections annually. He is an integral part of the professional development and industry relations activities at SDS. Mike Harrison holds a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety from Conestoga College.

With over 18 years of hands-on experience in the area of occupational health and safety and a proven track record for effective and successful team building and project management, Patrick Rodgerson brings a specialized set of leadership skills to Safety Design Strategies (SDS). Combining a dedication and commitment to the mission and function of the company with forward thought and innovative vision, Patrick is helping to lead the organization into the future of integrated health and safety services.

As SDS’s General Manager, Patrick is responsible for the oversight of all of the organization’s operations, including everything from the development of long-term strategy to the day-to-day execution of our Site Safety Officer services, Health and Safety Inspections, and Confined Space and High Angle Rescue services. Also, his responsibilities include the management and identification of new growth opportunities within the Canadian market. And, in addition to these responsibilities, Patrick supports the organization in specialized training and consulting services, fit testing solutions, and is an active member of the SDS Rescue Team.

Extremely active within the health and safety space, Patrick is currently a volunteer member of the Prevention Employer Partners Group, providing advice and feedback to the Chief Prevention Office for Ontario as well as to the WSIB, and is a former advisory member for Workplace Safety Prevention Services Retail Wholesale Committee, the Conservation Strategic Advisory Council, and the Independent Electricity Systems Operator (IESO).

Approaching each day and task with the same dedication and commitment to improving the health and safety of individuals everywhere, Patrick continues to make his mark on the industry. Supported by his vast amount of experience, as well as an inordinate list of credentials and accreditations that he’s amassed during his career, he helps SDS navigate through continued growth, reaching as many businesses as possible in an effort to address and solve the health and safety challenges of organizations and individuals everywhere.

Stephanie is an accomplished operations manager with experience in Health and Safety Administration and HR. She has been recognized for her expertise in coordinating complex safety organizations. At SDS, Stephanie leads office management, HR, and public relations. Her ingenuity and perseverance make Stephanie an integral part of the company's culture and a trusted go-to source for the SDS managerial team. Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Psychology from York University.