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A Closer Look

"A Closer Look" was created to provide a peek into the lives of the OH&S staff. To see those who have already been featured, click on the profile icon icons in the department directory.

Who:
Dennis Wells

Program and Title:
Campus & Construction Safety/University Safety Manager

How long have you worked for OH&S?
14 years

What is your birthplace?
Birmingham, AL / University Hospital

College(s) attended/degrees?
Jefferson State, UAB, Alabama State Fire College

What’s the best/worst vacation you’ve ever had?
Best: Williamsburg Virginia
Worst: 1st honeymoon

If you could leave a legacy for your family what would it be?
A cure for baldness.

What was your first job?
Legion Field Concessions at age 13. I walked the stands carrying a case of drinks in cups hollering, Coca Cola, ice cold Coca-Cola, Coca Cola, get your ice cold Coca Cola. Maybe that’s why I prefer Pepsi.

What one word would you use to describe yourself? Why?
Contented: When you’re 57, overweight and out of shape you have to be contented.

If you could have dinner with a famous person who would it be? Why?
Homer Simpson because he loves to eat and I have more hair.

Name an interesting fact about yourself:
As Fire Marshal, I evaluated a flaming baton act at Sammy’s and lived to tell about it.

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