--- title: About description: Meet the TBS Safety team and learn how our mission, values, and real-world experience drive smarter compliance for maritime and industrial companies. --- [Skip to content](https://tbssafety.com/about#main-content) [![TBS Safety, Inc](https://tbssafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Logo.png?width=1563&height=630&name=Website%20Logo.png)](https://tbssafety.com?hsLang=en) - Services Show submenu for Services - [Overview](https://tbssafety.com/products) - [Maritime Solutions](https://tbssafety.com/uscg-services) Show submenu for Maritime Solutions - [Helm CONNECT](https://tbssafety.com/helm) - [NeboFleet](https://tbssafety.com/nebofleet) - [General Industry Solutions](https://tbssafety.com/osha-services) Show submenu for General Industry Solutions - [Wombat Safety Software](https://tbssafety.com/wombat) - About Show submenu for About - [About Us](https://tbssafety.com/about) - [FAQ](https://tbssafety.com/faq) - [Policies & Procedures](https://tbssafety.com/policies-procedures) - Partners Show submenu for Partners - [Overview](https://tbssafety.com/partners) - [Helm Operations](https://tbssafety.com/helm-operations) - [Wombat Safety Software](https://tbssafety.com/wombat-safety-software) - [NeboFleet](https://tbssafety.com/nebo) - [The Seamen's Church Institute](https://tbssafety.com/the-seamens-church-institute) - Resources Show submenu for Resources - [Library](https://tbssafety.com/resources) - [Support Portal](https://tbssafety.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portals) - [Blog](https://tbssafety.com/blog) Open main navigation Close main navigation - Services Show submenu for Services - [Overview](https://tbssafety.com/products) - [Maritime Solutions](https://tbssafety.com/uscg-services) Show submenu for Maritime Solutions - [Helm CONNECT](https://tbssafety.com/helm) - [NeboFleet](https://tbssafety.com/nebofleet) - [General Industry Solutions](https://tbssafety.com/osha-services) Show submenu for General Industry Solutions - [Wombat Safety Software](https://tbssafety.com/wombat) - About Show submenu for About - [About Us](https://tbssafety.com/about) - [FAQ](https://tbssafety.com/faq) - [Policies & Procedures](https://tbssafety.com/policies-procedures) - Partners Show submenu for Partners - [Overview](https://tbssafety.com/partners) - [Helm Operations](https://tbssafety.com/helm-operations) - [Wombat Safety Software](https://tbssafety.com/wombat-safety-software) - [NeboFleet](https://tbssafety.com/nebo) - [The Seamen's Church Institute](https://tbssafety.com/the-seamens-church-institute) - Resources Show submenu for Resources - [Library](https://tbssafety.com/resources) - [Support Portal](https://tbssafety.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portals) - [Blog](https://tbssafety.com/blog) - [Contact](https://tbssafety.com/contact) [Contact](https://tbssafety.com/contact?hsLang=en) # Your Trusted Partners in Safety & Compliance We are a team of safety experts and industry veterans, dedicated to delivering reliable solutions and personalized support to keep your operations compliant and safe. ## About Us TBS Safety began with a 50-foot single-screw tugboat and a mission: keep small business owners safe and operating. Founder Pat Folan spent decades in the towing industry, starting out on a 36-foot wooden tug in Boston Harbor and eventually launching his own company, Intracoastal Transportation. Safety was always on his mind, but it became a true priority when a contract with the U.S. Navy led him to implement a Towing Safety Management System (TSMS) for his tug, the *Shenandoah*. When Subchapter M was released, Pat saw that many small companies were unprepared and unsure of how to respond. Drawing from his own experience and a deep understanding of life on the water, he founded Tug & Barge Solutions to help small operators stay compliant and stay in business. ![pat (1)](https://tbssafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pat%20(1).png?width=300&height=300&name=pat%20(1).png "pat (1)") Since 2012, Tug & Barge Solutions has supported companies working to meet safety standards and keep operations running. Today, we are TBS Safety—serving not only the maritime industry but also construction, manufacturing, and other high-risk sectors. With a team of safety and compliance experts who have worked in the field, we deliver practical solutions that actually fit how businesses run. From certified Safety Management Systems to audits, training, and expert guidance, TBS Safety is here to make safety simple, strong, and sustainable. ## Our Mission At TBS Safety, our mission is to improve safety, enhance operational efficiency, and empower people across industries. We are dedicated to creating safer workplaces, whether on the water, on the job site, or in the office. We are committed to improving safety standards not only within individual companies but throughout entire industries. At TBS Safety, we are also dedicated to our team, providing fulfilling careers and meaningful work. We empower our employees to grow professionally, contribute to safety innovations, and make a positive impact. ## Our Core Values Our core values shape how we work, support customers, and uphold safety and compliance. ![Integrity first](https://tbssafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Integrity%20first.png?width=100&height=100&name=Integrity%20first.png "Integrity first") #### Customer Success is Our Success We put our customers at the center of everything we do because when our customers succeed, we succeed. We aim to exceed expectations by not just providing support, but also investing in their long-term success. ![Untitled design (9)](https://tbssafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(9).png?width=100&height=100&name=Untitled%20design%20(9).png "Untitled design (9)") #### Pursue Growth, Embrace Change We stay curious, learn as we go, and adapt as things evolve. When our team is growing, our whole organization thrives, benefiting our clients and partners every step of the way. ![Believe & Achieve](https://tbssafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Believe%20%26%20Achieve.png?width=100&height=100&name=Believe%20%26%20Achieve.png "Believe & Achieve") #### Say It, Do It, Crush It Integrity is at the core of who we are because it's not just about getting things done, it's about doing them well. We’re accountable, reliable, and committed to delivering excellence every time. ![Untitled design (10)](https://tbssafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(10).png?width=100&height=100&name=Untitled%20design%20(10).png "Untitled design (10)") #### Create Fun  Safety is serious work, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun along the way. We work hard, but we also make space to create fun and find joy in what we do. --- ## Our team Our team is the heart of our company, bringing expertise, dedication, and a shared commitment to safety and compliance. ![Collin-1](https://tbssafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Collin-1.png?width=300&height=300&name=Collin-1.png "Collin-1") ### Collin Bryant #### Chief Executive Officer Read Full Bio ![Pat-2](https://tbssafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pat-2.png?width=300&height=300&name=Pat-2.png "Pat-2") ### Pat Folan ###### Owner & Visionary Read Full Bio ![Andy-2](https://tbssafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Andy-2.png?width=300&height=300&name=Andy-2.png "Andy-2") ### Andrew Brannon #### Chief Operating Officer Read Full Bio ![Sandy-2](https://tbssafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sandy-2.png?width=300&height=300&name=Sandy-2.png "Sandy-2") ### Sandy Folan #### Chief Financial Officer Read Full Bio ![Daryl-2](https://tbssafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Daryl-2.png?width=300&height=300&name=Daryl-2.png "Daryl-2") ### Daryl Shipman #### Chief Customer Success Officer Read Full Bio ![Nate Aoki](https://tbssafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Placeholder%20(1).png?width=300&height=300&name=Placeholder%20(1).png "Nate Aoki") ### Nate Aoki #### Director of Technology Read Full Bio ![Pat-3](https://tbssafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pat-3.png?width=300&height=300&name=Pat-3.png "Pat-3") ### Anna DeBruin #### Director of Marketing Read Full Bio ![Erica](https://tbssafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Erica.png?width=300&height=300&name=Erica.png "Erica") ### Erica Rester #### Customer Experience Specialist Read Full Bio ![ASH](https://tbssafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ASH.png?width=300&height=300&name=ASH.png "ASH") ### Ash Sifton #### Customer Experience Specialist Read Full Bio ![Nigel](https://tbssafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Nigel.png?width=300&height=300&name=Nigel.png "Nigel") ### Nigel Dufty #### Customer Experience Specialist Read Full Bio ![Michael](https://tbssafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Michael.png?width=300&height=300&name=Michael.png "Michael") ### Michael Pugh #### Project Manager Read Full Bio ![Bemis](https://tbssafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bemis.png?width=300&height=300&name=Bemis.png "Bemis") ### Chris Bemis #### Surveyor & Auditor Read Full Bio ![Wilborn](https://tbssafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Wilborn.png?width=300&height=300&name=Wilborn.png "Wilborn") ### Chris Wilborn #### Surveyor & Auditor Read Full Bio ![Shane](https://tbssafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Shane.png?width=300&height=300&name=Shane.png "Shane") ### Shane Alexander #### Surveyor & Auditor Read Full Bio ![Shawn](https://tbssafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Shawn.png?width=300&height=300&name=Shawn.png "Shawn") ### Shawn Parsons #### Surveyor & Auditor Read Full Bio ## Our Policies & Procedures Our Policies & Procedures reflect our commitment to fostering a fair, inclusive, and ethical workplace. By outlining key principles like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we ensure that all employees, clients, and partners are valued, respected, and given equitable opportunities. These guidelines help us maintain a professional, compliant, and forward-thinking environment while reinforcing our dedication to excellence, fairness, and continuous improvement. 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