Department Leadership

Christina Robertson is the Assistant Vice President of Environmental Health and Safety. She provides overall leadership for the department and directly oversees the Industrial Hygiene program. Mrs. Robertson serves on several University compliance committees and is a member of the Industry Advisory Board supporting the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and the Texas A&M Ergonomics Center. Prior to joining Environmental Health and Safety in 2007, Ms. Robertson worked with the A&M System Risk Management and Safety department and the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service in the health and safety field. Ms. Robertson graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a Master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene. She is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and a Certified Safety Professional (CSP).

John W. Fellers John serves as a Director for Environmental Health and Safety. He provides direction and leadership for EHS programs at various locations, including the School of Law in Fort Worth, Texas A&M Health facilities outside of Brazos County, and the Higher Education Center in McAllen. In addition to overseeing these programs, Mr. Fellers manages EHS's Administrative Operations. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University and later obtained a Master of Science degree in safety management from Texas A&M University-Commerce. Mr. Fellers joined Texas A&M University in 1997 and began working for the EHS department in 2000. In 2010, he transitioned to the Texas A&M Health Science Center, where he held several positions, including Director of EHS and Security and Fire Marshal, before returning to the TAMU EHS in 2017. Mr. Fellers is a Certified Safety Professional, a Certified Fire Protection Specialist, and a Certified Fire Inspector. He also holds several licenses from the State of Texas, including Registered Accessibility Specialist, Flame Effects Operator, and Pyrotechnic Special Effects Operator. He is a past recipient of the Texas A&M University President’s Meritorious Service Award and has served as the Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA) President.

James B. Rainer '93 is the Director for Fire and Life Safety. His unit provides services that support fire prevention, fire safety, and construction. He serves as a liaison between Texas A&M University and local fire departments as well as the State Fire Marshal’s Office. He participates in committees such as the University Police Department Training Advisory Board and is a former member of the Board of Directors for the Center for Campus Fire Safety. Rainer holds a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science and a Master’s degree in Construction Management from Texas A&M University and has served as a part-time instructor with Blinn College’s Fire Science program since 1997. Rainer is a Certified Building Inspector, Certified Fire Inspector, Hazardous Materials Technician and holds flame effects, pyrotechnics and pyrotechnics special effects operators licenses through the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Jeffrey C. Truss ’93 serves as a Director for Environmental Health and Safety with a focus on Environmental Management, Compliance and Emergency Management and Response. He serves on the Bioenvironmental Sciences Professional Board and is a Texas A&M representative on the Brazos County Local Emergency Planning Committee. Mr. Truss holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas A&M University and has been with the University since 1994. He is also recognized as a Certified Safety Professional by the BCSP and a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager by IHMM.

Bradley Urbanczyk is a Director for EHS and has more than 20 years of experience in the health and safety field. Mr. Urbanczyk manages all departmental inspections across campus, including Lab Safety, Fire and Life Safety, Shops, and Radiation Safety. He also oversees Hazardous Materials Shipping for Texas A&M University and assists Texas A&M System components. In addition, Mr. Urbanczyk serves as the Safety Officer for Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, overseeing the Environmental Health and Safety programs for 13 Research and Extension centers across Texas as well as the Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1997 from Texas A&M University and worked for TVMDL for 6 years before joining EHS in September 2003. When not at work, you can find him on the baseball field with his two sons. Both play for the nonprofit organization Twelve Baseball in College Station, where he assists as the General Manager for both teams. When not on the baseball field, he enjoys time with his family, taking his boat to Rockport Bay and deer hunting.

Michael Martin serves as a Director of Environmental Health and Safety for the Radiological Safety Program and serves as the university's Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and Laser Safety Officer (LSO). His unit provides services that support the use of radioactive materials, radiation-producing devices, X-rays, and lasers. Michael began his career with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) in 2010. After spending several years at various academic and medical institutions, he returned to EHS in 2022. He earned his Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees from Texas A&M University (in 2009, 2014, and 2017) through the Department of Nuclear Engineering. He is board-certified in Health Physics (DABHP) and in nuclear medicine medical physics (DABSNM), and he is also a licensed medical physicist in Texas. Additionally, Michael is actively involved with both the national and local chapters of the Health Physics Society. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, flying, and serving his church as a ruling elder.

Kristen Robinson is a director for EHS. Ms. Robinson’s primary responsibilities include oversight of the occupational health and industrial hygiene programs, including the University’s automated external defibrillator (AED), asbestos, ergonomics, food safety, hearing conservation, indoor air quality/mold, and respiratory protection programs. In addition, Ms. Robinson is responsible for coordinating the department’s communications and training efforts, including online safety training courses and the quarterly Safety Dispatch newsletter. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Health from Texas A&M University in 2004 and worked for the Brazos County Health Department before joining EHS in January 2005. She is licensed in Texas as a Registered Sanitarian, Asbestos Management Planner and Mold Assessment Consultant.