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Committed to Safety. Driven by Service Excellence.
Since 2015
Established in 2015 in Corpus Christi, Texas, Select Safety Services was founded by Matt and Greg Smith with a clear mission: to provide high-quality safety equipment and dependable, around-the-clock customer support to critical industries.
We proudly serve clients across the industrial petrochemical, midstream, downstream refining, fertilizer, plastics, mining, and industrial power sectors. Our commitment to operational readiness and safety ensures that both routine and emergency needs are addressed with precision and urgency.
Rapid Response & Agility
We have the resources and availability in place to deliver quick turnaround for all your safety needs. When you call on us, we’ll have exactly what you need and get it delivered on-time, on-location and on-budget. It’s 24/7 service you can depend on.
Experience & Trust
Our company was built by a team of trusted, industrial sector professionals. So, we understand the importance of quality products and top-notch service. No matter what your needs call for, you can call on us to supply and service your job site.
Versatility & Customization
We take pride in our wide variety of offerings. From high-quality equipment and health and safety procedures to supervisors, technicians, and rescue teams, we tailor every job to your needs to ensure your operations continue to run smoothly.
Trusted Services
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Your Most Critical Operations
Our Commitment
Synergy Between Safety and Service
This guiding principle reflects our belief that the strongest safety outcomes are achieved through seamless integration of exceptional service and dependable solutions.
- Responsiveness – Available 24/7, because safety can’t wait.
- Reliability – Trusted to deliver when it matters most.
- Excellence – High standards in both equipment and service.
- Integrity – Doing what’s right, every time.
- Partnership – Focused on building long-term, dependable relationships.
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Our Leadership Team
Matt Smith
President & CEO
Matt Smith
President & CEO
As a co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Select Safety, Matt has driven the company’s growth and vision, collaborating with teammates to enhance industry standards for safety, quality, and service. With 20 years of experience in the turnaround and industrial maintenance sector, he transitioned from a mechanical craftsman to Senior Vice President of Operations at Elite Turnaround Specialists. Matt understands the critical role of safety equipment in the field and its impact on facility uptime during outages. He focuses on creating a quality product with a strong team, optimizing efficiency, and exceeding customer expectations.
Ali Montgomery-Knox
VP of Sales
Ali Montgomery-Knox
VP of Sales
With 18 years of leadership and management experience and 8 years dedicated to industrial safety, Ali Montgomery-Knox brings unmatched expertise and passion to her role as Vice President of Sales at Select Safety. She leads the sales force with a clear vision—delivering exceptional service and building lasting partnerships with every client.
Ali is committed to service excellence, ensuring that responsiveness and reliability remain at the core of every interaction. Her hands-on approach and deep understanding of safety solutions empower her team to exceed expectations and provide clients with the confidence they need to operate safely and efficiently.
“For me, it’s about more than sales—it’s about trust, responsiveness, and creating value for every customer.”
Larry Andrews
Director of Operations
Larry Andrews
Director of Operations
With 17 years of experience in the safety industry, Larry Andrews brings proven leadership and deep expertise to his role as the Director of Operations for Select Safety Services. Throughout his career, Larry has built a reputation for driving operational excellence, strengthening safety programs, and supporting mission-critical industrial projects. His hands-on experience and leadership mindset make him a valuable asset as Select Safety continues to expand its commitment to delivering safe, efficient, and reliable turnaround and safety solutions.
George Smith
Director of Turnaround/Special Projects
George Smith
Director of Turnaround/Special Projects
With 23 years of hands-on sales and field services experience in the Petrochemical, Oil and Gas industries, George has acted in the capacity of an Account Manager, Operations Sales Manager and Senior Project Manager field services. George operates with a heartfelt approach and sense of urgency with all aspects of mentorship, customer service and project delivery. His extensive experience in Turnaround Planning, Scheduling and Execution of major projects has placed George in the top tier of customer satisfaction, on time on budget operational excellence, and trust. George’s extensive knowledge of regulatory standards, best practices, safety equipment, utilization and management using state-of-the-art and real-world applications will excel Select Safety’s field services and special projects to greater heights and success ongoing.
Faye Alvarado
Safety Director
Faye Alvarado
Safety Director
Faye has worked in industrial safety since 2011, leading safety programs in high-risk environments with a focus on OSHA compliance, hazard mitigation, and safety management systems.
She served as an EMT-Intermediate from 2005 to 2025, bringing extensive emergency response experience that strengthens her approach to incident prevention and worker protection.
Faye also serves as a Special Government Employee (SGE) supporting OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP), contributing to the advancement of best-in-class safety systems.
Brenda Christmas
Controller
Brenda Christmas
Controller
Brenda oversees the accounting department for Select Safety Services. As the controller, Brenda plans, organizes, and controls the financial and accounting functions, practices, and procedures for the Company to ensure achievement of our long and short-term goals. Brenda holds a Bachelor’s of Business Administration from the University of Incarnate Word and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas.
Kevin Leach
Director of Rescue Services
Kevin Leach
Director of Rescue Services
Kevin Leach serves as Director of Rescue Services, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for the company’s Confined Space and High Hazard Rescue Teams. He directs all aspects of training development, team readiness, and personnel scheduling, drawing on 15 years of industry experience in confined-space operations, regulatory compliance, and high-risk rescue environments.
Lauren Jimenez
Human Resources Manager
Lauren Jimenez
Human Resources Manager
Lauren Jimenez leads the Company’s HR, payroll, and talent acquisition functions and oversees all turnaround billing activities to ensure accuracy, compliance, and on‑time delivery. As a cross‑functional partner, she aligns people processes and billing practices with organizational goals and client expectations. Lauren earned a Bachelor’s degree in
Psychology and Business Administration from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi and brings nine years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
Van Aguilar
Asset Manager
Van Aguilar
Asset Manager
Van Aguilar is the Asset Manager at Select Safety with over 14 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. He began his career in 2010 and advanced into asset management in 2022, where he provides strategic oversight of equipment fleets, drives utilization performance, and supports operational excellence. Van brings a leadership-focused, data-driven approach grounded in real-world field experience.
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Our Locations
Serving customer locations nationwide.
Corporate | Pasadena: 281-670-5156
4478 Genoa Red Bluff Rd. Pasadena, Tx 77505
Corpus Christi: 361-400-2954
1501 Cathead Rd. Corpus Christi, TX 78409
Beaumont: 409-237-5001
5777 South M L King Jr Pkwy. Beaumont, TX 77705
Tulsa: 918-382-9387
2232 Southwest Blvd. Tulsa, OK 74107
Gonzales: 225-647-1022
2631 South Ruby Ave. Gonzales, LA 70737
Salt Lake City: 801-890-2729
3060 W California Ave, Ste E, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Detroit: 313-805-0180
605 Harrison Ave, Trenton, MI 48183
