04/14/2026
Desmond Gordon joined Summit Line in October 2024 as a Safety Advisor. Within months, he earned his Red Hard Hat and was promoted to Safety Manager.
His approach to safety is built on something he learned in the field:
“My role is to build, not police. I want the crews to have the courage to speak up, think ahead, and be accountable.”
What made Summit Line the right fit for Desmond was watching how leadership treats safety—not as a policy exercise, but as the foundation for how teams work together.
“When people feel empowered to speak up, to make decisions, to take ownership—everything else falls into place.”
He describes the people here as hardworking, skilled, and genuinely committed to each other. A group that takes pride in their craft and looks out for the person next to them.
The red hard hat is where that journey started. His promotion to Safety Manager tells you where it’s going.