Meet Matthew McDaniel, General Manager

Matthew is the General Manager of Vestis First Aid & Safety. He has 20+ years of departmental management experience in both the First Aid and Uniform Services industries. This includes roles managing sales, service, and operations teams within those industries. Matthew began his career at Western as a Sales Manager supporting our midwestern region, was promoted to Sr. Operations Manager in 2018, then took over as General Manager of the business in 2022.

“Do one thing at a time, and do it well”

  Meet Misty Pollert, Regional Operations Manager

Misty Pollert is the Regional Operations Manager for our Upper Midwest Region, covering Chicago, St. Louis and Kentucky. Misty worked for Chicago based American First Aid & Safety, which was acquired by Western First Aid in 2017. She has since led that team and has successfully taken on teams in Kentucky and St Louis under her leadership. With 22 years of first aid industry experience, Misty is uniquely qualified to be an elite solutions provider for our customers.

  Meet John Zagar, Regional Operations Manager

John Zagar is a Regional Operations Manager for Vestis First Aid and Safety, covering the Gulf States & East Coast territories. Previous to joining Western First Aid, he spent 28 years elsewhere in the first and safety business. John brings a wealth of knowledge for growing and sustaining sales in the First Aid, PPE, Training & AED sales spaces. He has played a key role in the strategic direction of the company’s growth. Having a second unique career opportunity to grow a First Aid & Safety business is what ultimately made Western First Aid the perfect fit.

  Meet Katie Hall, Regional Operations Manager

Katie Hall is a Regional Operations Manager for Vestis First Aid and Safety, covering the West Coast and Pacific Northwest Regions. Katie began her career with Vestis as a Sales & Service Representative, quickly establishing herself as a vital cog in our growth of the west. Katie took over as the leader of the West region in 2022, and the Pacific Northwest in 2024. Katie’s mix of natural leadership ability, knowledge and personal drive continue to make her an asset for our business and our customers.

  Meet John Wernel, Regional Operations Manager

John is a Regional Operations Manager for Vestis First Aid and Safety, overseeing our Midwest service operations. John began his career with Vestis as a Sales & Service Representative. After years of high performance, John took over as the operational lead in the region in early 2022. John’s hallmark is operating with honesty and integrity, and he demands the same of his teams. John is a great steward of the business and a major asset to the customer base.