ORLANDO, Fla. – DRMP has hired David Couch as environmental health and safety manager, a newly created role that reflects the firm’s investment in and commitment to workplace safety.
In this role, Couch will enhance policies and procedures to align with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and industry best practices; support project teams through risk assessments, field engagement, and proactive hazard identification; and expand training programs to ensure employees have the knowledge and tools to work safely. He will also use data and trends to drive improvements, reduce risk, and bring greater consistency across offices and job sites.
Couch brings more than 25 years of experience in environmental, health, safety, and risk management. He has led safety programs across complex construction, infrastructure, and industrial environments, supported multi-billion-dollar projects, and developed high-performing safety teams.
At DRMP, Couch will emphasize employee ownership of safety, including stop-work authority and accountability at all levels. His approach will focus on integrating safety into daily operations, equipping supervisors to lead by example, and turning insights from incidents and inspections into practical improvements.
“When employees feel involved, heard and supported, safety becomes part of how they work, not something they’re told to do,” he said. “Safety culture is built through presence, consistency, and trust. My approach is to be visible in the field, engage directly with teams, and ensure expectations are clear and supported.”
Couch said joining DRMP was an opportunity to further build on that approach in a growing organization.
“What led me to DRMP was the organization’s strong reputation, its commitment to quality and integrity, and the opportunity to help elevate and standardize safety across a growing and diverse operation,” he added.
Couch will also focus on delivering hands-on training that reflects real jobsite conditions, communicating expectations clearly, recognizing positive behaviors, and giving supervisors the tools to lead effective safety conversations.
“I’m excited to be part of the DRMP team and look forward to working closely with employees across all levels of the organization,” he said. “My goal is to build a program that not only meets regulatory requirements but sets a higher standard, one that reflects DRMP’s commitment to its people, its clients, and the communities it serves.”
DRMP President and CEO Glenn Lusink, PSM, said safety is a top priority for the firm and one he takes seriously.
“This role is about taking care of our people in the field and in our offices and making sure they have what they need to work safely and confidently,” Lusink said. “That’s something we care deeply about, and David brings the right experience to help us do that.”
About DRMP
Since 1977, DRMP has earned a reputation as a trusted multidiscipline engineering firm that approaches challenges differently. What began as a small Florida-based firm has grown into a Southeastern powerhouse with over 700 employees across 23 offices. We partner with clients to deliver smart, sustainable infrastructure that helps communities thrive.
Ranked among Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms in the United States, DRMP is known for solving complex challenges through technical expertise, innovative thinking, and collaboration.
We value connection, creativity, and a welcoming, engaging culture that empowers employees to grow their careers. As we continue to expand, we remain committed to the principles that have guided us from the start.
