Instructors
Meet John DePaul, Dale Penn Jr, Tom Schuld, Tykenzi Steward, and Lisa Vaca.
InstructorsWho we are
Midwest Safety Group trains Illinois workplaces, families, groups, and first responders in CPR, first aid, and safety.
We are based in Sugar Grove. Owner John DePaul is a real face here. You get instructors who teach this work, not a call center.
Our mission
- Equip people to act in an emergency
- Teach with hands-on practice
- Help workplaces keep their people ready
More about the people and proof behind our training
Meet the instructors, see the companies on our client list, review our listed training organizations, and read a real office AED rescue story.
Clients
See the organizations named on the Midwest Safety Group client list.
ClientsAffiliations
See the training organizations and safety resources listed on our site.
AffiliationsAED rescue story
Read how quick action, CPR, and an AED helped save a life at an office.
AED storyWhy teams book with us
Real instructors
You train with people who teach CPR, first aid, and safety for a living.
Hands-on practice
You practice the skills. You do not just sit through slides.
On-site classes
We come to your workplace, group, or site when that is the better fit.
OSHA-aligned training
We teach to OSHA standards for the work you actually do.
Training that sticks
Classes use practice, scenarios, and a clear next step. When the class includes a card, you leave with certification you can take with you.
- Hands-on skill practice
- Interactive scenarios
- A card when the class includes one
Who we serve
- Workplaces
- Families
- Groups
- First responders
We train at your location or set a class that fits the group. Tell us who needs the skills and we will match the course.
John DePaul is the owner
John DePaul has owned Midwest Safety Group for 26 years. He teaches CPR, AED, first aid, and OSHA 10/30 classes.
Book a class or email johndepaul@midwestsafetygroup.com.
The instructors
Dale Penn Jr
CPR instructor and firefighter/paramedic.
Tom Schuld
CPR, AED, and first aid instructor. Retired safety director.
Tykenzi Steward
HSI instructor. Teaches everyday people skills they can use.
Lisa Vaca
CPR and first aid instructor with Midwest Safety Group.
We train across Illinois
Our address is 131 Terry Dr, Sugar Grove, IL. We train here, in the Chicago suburbs, and statewide.
If you need a class, send a message. We will tell you if we can be there and which course fits.