David Casavant, CFM, LEED AP is the Executive Director of the Sustainable Workplace Alliance, a 501(c)(3) not‐for‐profit organization dedicated to Health & Safety in the workplace. He is known for his common sense solutions for complex compliance issues.

He is an authorized OSHA 500 & 501 trainer and in 2007, 2008 and 2010 his organization was awarded the prestigious Susan Harwood training grant from OSHA. He has been a featured speaker at World WorkPlace, American Management Association, Rockhurst University, NeoCon, SkillTV, Total Facility Management Forum and the NFM&T conference. Additionally, Mr. Casavant has written hundreds of business related articles. His articles can be found in a number of trade publications including the Facility Management Journal, Buildings, PlantServices, SkillTV and Building Operating Management.

In 2013 The Sustainable Workplace Alliance was awarded a Hazardous Materials Transportation training grant from the DOT / PHMSA and David led the initiative to provide no‐cost training to hazmat professionals in 27 cities across the country.

Mr. Casavant was awarded the 2003 International Facility Managers Association’s “Distinguished Author” award for his latest book entitled Emergency Preparedness for Facilities – A Guide to Safety Planning & Business Continuity. This prestigious award was presented to Mr. Casavant at IFMA’s World WorkPlace 2003 in Dallas, Texas (USA).