AHE CHEST Master Trainer: Dan Bennett

Dan Bennett, CHESP, M-CHEST
Director, Environmental Services, St. Joseph's Hospitals

Mr. Bennett has over 26 years of experience in management, starting his healthcare career as an Account Manager. Since then he has served as Regional Manager for Healthcare Services Group, Unit Director for a management company and Facilities Director for Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton. Mr. Bennett joined BayCare Health Systems in 2014 and is currently the Director of Environmental Services at St. Joseph’s Hospitals with responsibilities over 5 hospitals in Tampa, Florida. Mr. Bennett earned his CHESP certification in August 2014 and TCHEST certification in September 2015.

Mr. Bennett is Marine Corps veteran of the first Gulf War. He has received numerous commendations and medals to include Kuwait Liberation Medal, Navy Unit Commendation (w/1 star), National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal (w/3 stars), Good Conduct Medal (w/1 star) and Combat Action Ribbon.

Dan enjoys offshore saltwater fishing, snorkeling and the Florida beaches. Dan currently resides in Land O Lakes, FL with his wife and three boys.