• Demetra Star

    Safety Team Leader
    Fortis Construction

    "I’ve known Elias for years and have always thought he was well informed on all things electrical. I didn’t realize what a tremendous presenter he was until I heard him speak at the Mid-Oregon Construction Safety Summit. We’ve since had him deliver three introductory courses in Electrical Safety for GC supervisors. He has a way of distilling complex ideas into simple, digestible concepts, and our crews love his style. Any contractor would benefit from partnering with Touchstone Consulting.

  • Joel Gonzalez

    Director
    OR & SW WA Roofers & Waterproofers
    Apprenticeship & Training Center

    "I have worked with Elias in the past, and each time it has been a great result. Elias brings professionalism, knowledge, experience, and a delivery that gives you confidence in the project. It's good to know going into any project that you have covered most, if not all, your bases. Touchstone Consulting is a good resource to help you attain that. If you need help with training or safety planning, I highly recommend giving Elias a call.

  • Angie Gilbert

    School-to-Career/Trades Coordinator
    Reynolds Learning Academy

    "My name is Angie Gilbert, and I am the School-to-Career/Trades Coordinator for the Reynolds Learning Academy (RLA) in Fairview, Oregon. I have been running a successful, certified high school youth pre-apprenticeship training program for the past 19 years at RLA. We felt it crucial for students to receive proper training for OSHA standards to ensure safety on all work sites, including work with all local and regional apprenticeship programs and volunteer organizations. Touchstone's Elias Campbell was referred to me for this training approximately 10 years ago by the laborer's apprenticeship. Elias has always been incredibly passionate, professional, responsive, and very thorough in the training he offers, and my students appreciate his approach to helping them learn. We have been grateful to have the opportunity to work with Elias and look forward to continuing that for many years to come.

  • Lisa Wisler

    Safety Services Coordinator
    AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter

    "AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter has partnered with Elias Campbell and Touchstone Consulting for several years. Elias has consistently provided excellent safety training presentations for our members. His flexibility in accommodating our training needs during the unpredictable pandemic period has been greatly appreciated. Elias is a pleasure to work with.

  • Amme Standring

    Safety Manager
    Charter Mechanical

    "Elias is a knowledgeable and a respected safety professional in the construction community. His influence for safety development comes from a variety of construction experiences that makes him a diverse safety professional for companies needing support or striving to improve. Elias is passionate about worker safety and is an effective trainer where he leaves an impression of honest sincerity for worker safety and injury free culture.

My company had its first MSHA training with Elias when he was provided as the instructor from our union. The following year he was replaced by someone not nearly as good. After two years without him, it became obvious we wanted him back! We have now hired Elias to provide the MSHA training for several reasons:

  • General Knowledge. It is sad, but yet amazing, how you can sit through an eight hour class and then get an MSHA violation for something that was taught. Looking at the last five years, we have three MSHA violations in the two years NOT led by Elias, and zero in the years he instructed us.
  • Exciting Class. While other instructors leave you bored, watching the clock, and thinking about what you will do after class, Elias keeps it moving and happening with your full attention. A mix of videos, handouts, and physical activity make the hours go quickly.
  • Reference. Elias is always available to help you out. I know he has been a huge help to me, even during the years we had a different instructor! Besides being a wealth of information, he is easy to deal with and always wants his customers to be happy.

I will always lean on Elias to be my instructor of choice. He is a great human, never one to talk you down, and always a shining light!"

Jared Ottinger
Safety Coordinator
Northside Electric