Cheryl Ambrose, CHST, OHST
NRCA vice president of enterprise risk management
Cheryl Ambrose joined NRCA in 2021. Prior to joining NRCA, she was the national health, safety and environmental administrator for the United Association, the labor union representing plumbers, pipefitters, sprinklerfitters, welders and service technicians. Ambrose has 25 years of experience as a construction safety and health professional; She holds a bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health from Columbia Southern University where she graduated magna cum laude. She also has an associate’s degree in business management.
Johny J. Hayden III, CSP, ARM
NRCA director of enterprise risk management
Johny Hayden assumed the role of director of enterprise risk management at NRCA in 2023. Before his tenure at NRCA, Hayden garnered extensive experience at Chesapeake Employers Insurance, a prominent workers' compensation insurance provider.
Hayden’s professional journey began with a Bachelor of Science in occupational safety and environmental health from Millersville University of Pennsylvania in 2014. He is duly recognized as a Certified Safety Professional by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals and holds an Associate in Risk Management designation from the Institutes.
Richard Trewyn
NRCA director of risk education and training
Richard Trewyn joined NRCA in 2015. Previously, he was the national safety director for TECTA America and started his career at F.J.A. Christiansen Roofing Cos. in Milwaukee in 1996. With a degree in occupational safety and health from the University of Wisconsin—Whitewater and his numerous certificates and certifications within the safety field, he brings a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise to NRCA.