Joe Wheatley

Joe Wheatley founded Workplace Learning System (WLS) and its predecessor, EnPro Learning System (ELS), and leads the management consulting group. Joe is a global executive with 30 years experience in diverse industries from heavy duty metal working, chemical, oil & gas, plastics, electronics, semiconductor and biomedical. He held various leadership positions in manufacturing, operations and EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety). EnPro Industries is a world-wide publicly traded diversified industrial company (NYSE: NPO). Joe led the EnPro global safety programs to a world class level, being a three-time recipient of America’s Safest Company by EHS Today. He has been instrumental in development of Workplace Learning System’s cultural development approach, behavior-based tools and safety best practices. It was his leadership at EnPro that led to the establishment of EnPro Learning System and eventually Workplace Learning System. Joe is a regular keynote speaker at safety events including the National Safety Council, Manufacturers Alliance, Risk Management Society (RIMS) and other trade organizations, as well as a past advisor on the Liberty Mutual Loss Control advisory board and the Wells Fargo Insurance Client Advisory Council. He has published articles on safety organizational change and safety culture in prominent publications. Joe received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Florida State University, a M.S. in Environmental Management from Florida Institute of Technology, and an Executive MBA from Queens University, and is a licensed Professional Engineer.