About WSA
Our Values
Since 1974, Western Safety Associates has upheld their commitment to improving worker safety guided by the principle that safety always comes first. The personalized approach of our sales team helps customers define the products and procedures necessary to achieve safe work environments that are compliant with industry standards. Our focus on product innovation, safety standard revisions and evolving industry demands, as well as our close relationships with manufacturers, enable our customers to purchase the products best suited to their needs.
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We strive to expand our manufacturers’ distribution channels by focusing on high impact engagement and end-user marketing while maintaining key distributor partnerships. Due to our onsite experience we aim to provide manufacturers with customer feedback and practical knowledge, which shapes future product development. Above all, we at WSA value the integrity of our team members, which allows us to act as a trusted liaison between the brands we represent.
Chris Duran
818-383-3050
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Jeff Himes
562-279-5415
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Bradley Baxter
858-776-4978
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Eric Korbas
510-823-6334
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Troy Smith
916-581-3007
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Scott Bendawald
208-880-7986
WSA Territory
Chris Duran
818-383-3050
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Jeff Himes
562-279-5415
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Bradley Baxter
858-776-4978
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Eric Korbas
510-823-6334
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Troy Smith
916-581-3007
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Scott Bendawald
208-880-7986
Industries Served
Western Safety Associates offers safety solutions for many industries, including:
Foundries
Construction
Warehousing
Oil & Gas
Environmental
Utilities
Traffic Control
MRO
Municipalities
Public Safety
Medical/Pharma
Utilities
Food Production
Mining
Our Heritage
Western Safety Associates was founded by Gene Hall in 1974, who began a legacy of superior safety sales support beginning in California and eventually expanding to include Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii. Steve Hanson joined the WSA executive team as a principal in 1984, and with Steve’s guidance, WSA continued to grow, quickly becoming a leading manufacturer rep firm.
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As WSA advanced into the 21st Century, Jeff Himes and Chris Duran joined the team and developed a strong professional relationship while learning the safety industry under Steve’s direction. In 2015, Steve became the sole owner of Western Safety Associates and the company continued to flourish, becoming the top-performing safety rep group in the country.
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In 2019, Jeff and Chris expanded their influence to become WSA executive principals. Their commitment to excellence has allowed the company to grow, demonstrating their ability to respond to changes in industry standards, fluctuating markets, and unpredictable world events, including the Covid-19 pandemic. Sadly, early 2023 brought Steve Hanson’s unexpected passing, an event that deeply impacted the entire WSA team. Out of the grief has come a commitment to honor Steve’s memory as WSA strives to continue the legacy he began by moving forward with the same vision, integrity and dedication that Steve modeled for so many years.
Today, as leaders in the industry, safety in our business. It has been our commitment to improving working safety through the building of long-standing industry relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and customers alike that has led to our success. We value our professional partners and look forward to our continued collaboration to promote worker safety throughout the Western United States.
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Distribution Channels
WSA
Foundries
Construction
Warehousing
Oil & Gas
Environmental
Utilities
Traffic Control
QSSP
Qualified Safety Sales Professional
8 Team Members
4-State Regional Sales Coverage
49 Years in the Industry
Professionally Trained Solution Providers
OSHA, QSSP, CPRM & MANA Certified
Dynamic Team
Coordination
Lead Generation & Management
Long-Standing Distributor Relationships
End User Local Market Knowledge
On-Site Solution Generation
New Product Placement
Industrial
Expertise
Professional CRM Management & Tracking
In-House Marketing Team
Targeted Customer Campaign Execution
Distributor Partnership in Sales Campaigns
Social Media Engagement
Community Engagement