McKinstry Recognizes Safety All-Stars and Safety Champion for 2025

McKinstry’s 2025 Safety Champion is Dave Malapitan, a logistics manager in our Supply Chain Operation. Multiple colleagues nominated Dave for thoughtfully demonstrating three of McKinstry’s four Safety Pillars: Active Caring, Wait A Second and Safe Work Innovation.
Dave consistently demonstrates strong safety leadership, sound judgment and a proactive approach to protecting both people and property. He routinely evaluates conditions in real time and takes thoughtful action to ensure work is completed safely. For example, after assessing high-wind conditions, Dave made the call to reschedule the loading of large multi-trade racks, prioritizing safety and risk prevention while planning for safe execution once conditions improved.
In another instance, Dave identified trailer damage prior to loading, promptly alerting the field team and coordinating with the trucking company to address the issue and prevent future hazards. He also took the initiative to update Job Hazard Analysis sheets with best practices for windy conditions, creating a valuable resource now used by both current and new employees.
Through his foresight, responsiveness and continuous improvement mindset, Dave reinforces a strong culture of safety and operational excellence. As CEO Dean Allen shared, “Dave actively works safety every day, all day. He shows safety first in all that he does.”