Total Safety Appoints George P. Ristevski as Chief Executive Officer

Total Safety, which is among the world’s leading integrated safety services companies, today announced that George P. Ristevski has been appointed chief executive officer.

Ristevski brings to Total Safety a track record of success with leading companies serving Total Safety’s end markets, including a long and successful career at Praxair Distribution, where he last served as president, and at Maxum Petroleum, where he was president and chief operating officer. Ristevski has also had significant experience in distribution, having served as chief executive officer of Animal Supply Company.

“On behalf of Total Safety’s Board, I am pleased to welcome George, who brings a unique set of skills and valuable industry experience to the company. George shares Total Safety’s commitment to excellence and we are fortunate to have him lead the company into its next chapter of growth,” said Mike Kaplan, Total Safety’s chairman of the board of directors.