Ed Cobau
Manager – Safety & Training
IMUA

As Manager of Safety & Training for IMUA, Ed is responsible for the planning, development, administration and communication of all association-wide safety and training programs, seminars and related activities. In addition to coordinating the activities of three professional trainers working on IMUA's behalf, Ed also is responsible for assisting member municipalities in ensuring compliance with Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and other regulatory requirements.

Ed joined IMUA in July 2003 as Member Services Director. He served in that capacity until being named acting executive director in December of that year, a position he held until becoming manager of safety and training on November 1 of 2004.

Prior to joining IMUA, he served for more than 19 years in a variety of communications positions in the Public Relations and Public Affairs departments of the former Central Illinois Public Service Co. in Springfield , now known as AmerenCIPS.

A native of Springfield , he is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University and Springfield College in Illinois.