The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) has named  Jeremy Bethancourt, director of safety, health and training for LeBlanc Building Co. Inc. of Scottsdale, Ariz., as the organization’s 2017 Edgar Monsanto Queeny Safety Professional of the Year.

Besides holding the position of government affairs for ASSE’s Arizona chapter, Bethancourt has played  a lead role in getting billboards posted throughout Arizona to bring attention to the dangers of distracted driving.