We are a full service safety and medical management corporation dedicated to providing proactive and preventative onsite safety and health system design, development, and implementation.  

Comprised of industry leaders in health care and safety management, we at Prevention First understand the limitations of reactive, compliance based health and safety systems.

Our integrated approach to safety and medical management results in seamless working processes that facilitate communication and result in a collaborative culture.

Read more about us here.


   Ryan Berry  LAT, CSHE - President: 

    Ryan is the founder and managing partner of Prevention First. As a long time AT at the University of Wisconsin
    Hospital and Clinics, Ryan served in a variety of capacities including clinical outreach, orthopedics, and
    rehabilitation. He was responsible for clinical education coordination and clinical physician staff support during 
    his tenure at the UW. As a supporting member of many medical “teams”, Ryan specializes in integrating and
    implementing health office support structures that provide innovative and efficient medical care strategies for your   
    organization and the valuable human resources you employ. Ryan has and continues to serve on various professional
    association and state medical boards.

  
    Jeffrey A. Wagner - Chief Operating Officer:   

   Jeff is a Principal and managing partner in Prevention First.  He is a degreed Environmental, Health and Safety
   professional with 20 years of experience.  Jeff has been responsible for both multi-site and single site safety 
   programs - as many as 70 locations and 35,000 employees at one time.  Jeff has experience in many industries, 
   including; warehousing and distribution, food service, plastics, and light and heavy    manufacturing.  Jeff is an
   expert in process development - incorporating lean manufacturing, organizational development and behavioral
   based safety concepts into common-sense, operations friendly, and risk reduction strategies.  Jeff has also
   provided his expertise to companies for Workers' Compensation management, on-site health services, benefits 
   management and human resource policy development to support risk reduction efforts.  After 9/11 Jeff
   also served as the five-county Bioterrorism Project Director for central Wisconsin and was responsible for mass 
   immunization planning coordination.  Jeff is the past President and Secretary of the Four City Safety Council
   (which had member companies across 4 counties) and received recognition from then Governor Tommy Thompson.  
   Jeff is also a past panel speaker at the Wisconsin Safety Congress.