Tye Payne
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Prior to joining the LSUASC team, Tye served as an Emergency Rescue Supervisor for the Oil & Gas industry. As a Supervisor, Tye led multiple rescue teams at construction, refinery, and plant sites focused on confined space and high-angle rope rescue in the South Texas and New Mexico sectors. Prior to his work in Emergency Rescue, Tye served as the Safety Director in the transportation industry.
Mr. Payne is an Army veteran with leadership experience in multiple theatres of operation. Mr. Payne graduated from DeVry University with a Bachelor of Science in Project Management and from Arizona State University with a Master of Arts in Emergency Management and Homeland Security. He is in the process of pursuing a Doctorate’s Degree in Aviation.