Sue Tomich is a distinguished Certified Professional Ergonomist, occupational health expert, educator, and entrepreneur whose career has been defined by a steadfast commitment to improving workplace safety, enhancing employee well-being, and helping organizations achieve sustainable operational excellence. With more than two decades of experience spanning ergonomics, workers’ compensation, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, construction, insurance, and higher education, Sue has built a reputation as a trusted advisor and industry leader who combines scientific expertise with practical business solutions.
Throughout her professional journey, Sue has focused on one central mission: creating environments where people can perform at their highest potential without being limited by physical discomfort, preventable injuries, or poorly designed work systems. Her work has consistently demonstrated that ergonomics is not simply a compliance function but a strategic business tool capable of improving productivity, reducing costs, increasing employee engagement, and strengthening organizational performance. This philosophy has guided her work with employers, insurers, healthcare organizations, attorneys, engineers, and educational institutions throughout her career.
As the Founder and Owner of Ergo Insite, LLC, Sue provides specialized ergonomic consulting services to organizations across the United States. Through her consulting practice, she partners with businesses to identify ergonomic risks, implement practical and cost-effective solutions, investigate injury mechanisms, and develop workplace strategies that support both employee health and business objectives. Her ability to bridge the gap between operational realities and ergonomic best practices has made her a sought-after consultant for organizations seeking measurable improvements in safety, productivity, and workforce performance.
Prior to launching Ergo Insite, Sue spent a decade with West Bend Insurance Company as Loss Control Manager and Certified Professional Ergonomist. In this leadership role, she directed strategic initiatives designed to improve enterprise profitability while supporting policyholders across a broad range of industries. Her responsibilities included collaborating with loss control professionals, conducting ergonomic assessments, reviewing injury and claims data, supporting claims investigations, and providing expert testimony in litigated cases. She also managed a remote team of seven loss control consultants and developed ergonomic competency training programs that enhanced service delivery throughout multiple states. Her contributions helped organizations reduce workplace injuries, improve claims outcomes, and strengthen risk management practices.
Sue’s extensive experience within the workers’ compensation and insurance sectors has given her a unique perspective on injury prevention and risk mitigation. She has worked closely with claims adjusters, legal professionals, and healthcare providers to conduct forensic investigations into workplace injuries and evaluate mechanisms of injury. Her expertise enables organizations to better understand root causes, identify opportunities for prevention, and develop evidence-based strategies that reduce future risk. This combination of technical knowledge and practical business insight has established her as a trusted resource for employers navigating complex workplace challenges.
In addition to her consulting and leadership accomplishments, Sue has made significant contributions to higher education and professional development. For nearly nine years, she served as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Occupational Science and Technology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. During her tenure, she developed innovative ergonomics coursework for undergraduate students, emphasizing real-world applications of ergonomic principles, risk assessment methodologies, and workplace intervention strategies. Her teaching philosophy focused on engaging students through interactive discussions, hands-on laboratory experiences, and practical problem-solving exercises that prepared future professionals to address workplace health and safety challenges.
Sue’s connection to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee extends even further through her earlier role as Ergonomics Lab Instructor and Research Specialist. In this capacity, she supervised data collection and coordinated ongoing ergonomic research projects involving more than one thousand participants across diverse industries. Her work included detailed statistical analysis, video-based task assessments, and collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams investigating occupational health issues. She also contributed to the development of graduate-level coursework covering topics such as low back ergonomics, upper extremity ergonomics, job analysis techniques, and ergonomics research methods. These experiences helped shape her evidence-based approach to consulting and reinforced her commitment to advancing the field through research and education.
Earlier in her career, Sue held several progressive leadership roles with Encore Unlimited, LLC, where she served as Ergonomics Product Coordinator and Ergonomist. During this time, she played a pivotal role in developing and expanding the organization’s ergonomics consulting services. She worked closely with executive leadership teams, engineers, safety professionals, human resources departments, and operational leaders to implement proactive ergonomic initiatives designed to reduce risk while improving productivity and profitability. Her ability to build collaborative relationships across multiple organizational functions became one of the defining strengths of her professional approach.
Sue also served as Senior Ergonomic Consultant for Ergonomics by Design, Inc., where she provided advanced ergonomic assessments and consulting services to employers, insurance professionals, claims adjusters, attorneys, and healthcare providers. Her work focused on reducing workers’ compensation costs, redesigning jobs and processes, evaluating ergonomic risks, and helping organizations establish customized ergonomics programs tailored to their specific operational environments. Through these engagements, she gained extensive experience across manufacturing, healthcare, construction, and industrial settings, further broadening her understanding of workplace challenges and effective solutions.
A lifelong learner and advocate for professional excellence, Sue holds both a Master of Science degree in Ergonomics and Industrial Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. This unique educational combination provides her with a rare blend of engineering analysis, human performance expertise, and healthcare knowledge. Her multidisciplinary perspective allows her to evaluate workplace systems comprehensively and develop solutions that balance employee well-being with organizational objectives.
Beyond her technical accomplishments, Sue is recognized for her commitment to mentorship, collaboration, and service. Throughout her career, she has dedicated significant time to educating professionals, mentoring students, supporting multidisciplinary teams, and promoting awareness of ergonomics as a critical business function. She has contributed to NIOSH-funded research initiatives, developed corporate training programs, delivered professional presentations, and served as an advocate for workplace health and injury prevention. Her influence extends beyond individual organizations and contributes to broader conversations about occupational health, safety, and workforce sustainability.
Today, Sue continues to leverage her extensive experience to help organizations create safer, healthier, and more productive workplaces. Whether conducting ergonomic assessments, supporting litigation, teaching future professionals, or advising executive leaders, she remains focused on delivering practical solutions that generate measurable results. Her career stands as a testament to the power of combining scientific rigor, business acumen, and genuine care for people to create meaningful and lasting impact.
Character:
Sue demonstrates unwavering integrity in every aspect of her professional work and consistently prioritizes the well-being of employees and organizations alike. She is known for her dedication to ethical decision-making and her commitment to delivering objective, evidence-based recommendations. Her passion for helping others, mentoring future professionals, and improving workplace environments reflects a strong sense of purpose and service.
Knowledge:
She possesses deep expertise in ergonomics, occupational health, workers’ compensation, industrial engineering, and injury prevention developed through decades of practical experience and academic involvement. Her extensive research background and advanced education provide a strong scientific foundation for her consulting and leadership work. She continually applies current industry knowledge to develop innovative solutions that address evolving workplace challenges.
Strategic:
Sue consistently approaches workplace health and safety challenges with a strategic mindset that aligns operational goals with employee well-being. She understands how effective ergonomic programs contribute to organizational performance, profitability, and long-term sustainability. Her ability to identify risks, implement solutions, and drive measurable outcomes has made her a valued advisor to executives and business leaders across numerous industries.
Communication:
An accomplished educator, presenter, consultant, and mentor who excels at translating complex technical concepts into practical and actionable guidance. Her experience teaching at the university level and leading corporate training programs has strengthened her ability to engage diverse audiences. She fosters collaboration, builds trust, and communicates with clarity and professionalism in every environment she serves.
