Benton Elliott

Benton Elliott, CSP, CHST, CSHM, is a seasoned safety and recruiting professional with extensive experience in the construction industry. Currently serving as Vice President of Safety and Recruiting at Big M Transportation since April 2015, Benton also owns Elliott Safety Services, LLC. Previous roles include Director of Safety and Human Resources at Maloney Management, LLC, where responsibilities included overseeing safety for commercial and civil construction operations, and Area Safety Manager at W.G. Yates & Sons Construction, focusing on safety for heavy highway projects. Prior experience at Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc involved various positions from Site Safety Professional to Corporate Safety Director, with comprehensive oversight of safety programs and human resources. Benton holds a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Biology from Mississippi State University and has a foundational education from Northeast Mississippi Community College and Georgia Institute of Technology.