AWP Safety Appoints Craig Young as Chief Information Officer to Drive Digital Transformation and Customer Innovation
North Canton, Ohio – AWP Safety, North America’s leader in in professional traffic control and safety services, has appointed Craig Young as chief information officer (CIO). His arrival signals a bold next step in the company’s digital evolution — one focused on helping infrastructure customers operate more safely, efficiently, and intelligently in a fast-changing, tech-driven world.
As CIO, Young will shape AWP Safety’s enterprise technology strategy and lead efforts to unify the company’s digital infrastructure. His leadership will enhance real-time data access, boost responsiveness, and create a seamless digital experience for customers.
“Craig brings both vision and deep experience to AWP Safety,” said Rob Sehnert, president and chief executive officer. “He understands how to use technology to drive transformation — helping us scale smarter, better serve customers, and strengthen our position across North America.”
Young’s appointment supports AWP Safety’s larger commitment to digital integration, automation, and data transparency as the industry adapts to labor shortages, rising regulatory demands, and increasing pressure for visibility and accountability. His leadership ensures AWP Safety remains ahead of the curve, delivering both innovation and impact where it matters most: the field.
With more than three decades in enterprise technology, Young has led digital modernization efforts across multiple industries. He previously served as chief technology officer at Tillman FiberCo and as global CIO at SWIFT, the world’s leader in financial messaging systems. He also held senior leadership roles at Verizon and Verizon Wireless focused on consumer commerce and enterprise platforms.
A U.S. Navy veteran, Young holds a bachelor’s degree in information systems management from Bellevue University and completed executive training at IESE Business School. He is an active member of several business and technology advisory boards.
“AWP Safety operates at the intersection of infrastructure growth and safety innovation,” Young said. “I’m excited to help shape the digital tools and systems that will protect frontline workers, empower our teams, and create a safer tomorrow for the communities we serve.”
About AWP Safety
AWP Safety is North America’s leading worksite safety partner, trusted by utility, broadband, and transportation providers to protect the people who power critical infrastructure. With a customer-first mindset and technology-forward approach, AWP Safety is modernizing traffic control through innovative solutions — including professional flagging, Smart Work Zones, transportation management plan design and engineering, equipment sales and rentals, and 24/7 support. Founded in 1981, the company operates in 33 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces, securing over one million worksites each year. AWP Safety was recognized by Newsweek as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 for Diversity by Newsweek.”
