Global Management Team

Charles Diggs

CEO Dynasafe

Charles “Charlie” Diggs is the Chief Executive Officer of Dynasafe. In this role, Mr. Diggs is responsible for the strategic direction and overall day-to-day management of the company.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Diggs served as Managing Director for the Americas for Dynasafe. His role encompassed all aspects of the company’s operations, including sales and business development for North and South America as well as developing key strategic relationships with private and governmental entities in the US market.

Prior to joining Dynasafe, Mr. Diggs worked for the Anniston Chemical Weapons Disposal Facility as the Static Detonation Chamber Plant Manager. He also held the roles of a Control Room Operator, Production Control Engineer, and Scheduler. Earlier, he served as a Nuclear-Trained Mechanical Technician and Quality Assurance Supervisor for the US Navy.

A graduate of the United States Navy Nuclear Power Training Program, Mr. Diggs also has an Associate of Science (Engineering) Degree from Central Alabama Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Jacksonville State University.

Tobias Jonsson

CFO Dynasafe

Tobias Jonsson is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Dynasafe. In this role, Mr. Jonsson is responsible for managing the company’s financial actions, including financial planning, managing financial risks, and record keeping.

Prior to joining Dynasafe, Mr. Jonsson spent 10 years working as a professional CFO consultant to help companies during transition periods. He has 20 years of experience in Accounting and Finance.

A graduate of Karlstad University, Mr. Jonsson has a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA).

Nick Puorto

Sales and Marketing Manager

Nicola “Nick” Puorto is the Sales and Marketing Manager of Dynasafe. In this role, Mr. Puorto oversees Dynasafe’s global sales and marketing programs. Prior to his current role, Mr. Puorto served as Area Sales Manager for the Americas for Dynasafe. His role encompassed overall sales performance for the Americas.

Prior to joining Dynasafe, Mr. Puorto held senior Sales and Marketing Management positions with Mistral Security, Ingersoll Rand, and Honeywell. Mr. Puorto has 20 years of experience in marketing and sales management.

Mr. Puorto holds an MBA from the John Molson School of Business and a Bachelor’s Degree in education from McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

Maria Fridberg

COO Dynasafe

Maria Fridberg is the Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Dynasafe, where she is responsible for overseeing global operations and ensuring organizational efficiency and effectiveness.  Before her appointment as COO, Mrs. Fridberg served as Managing Director of Dynasafe Demil Systems AB, located in Karlskoga, Sweden, where she managed all aspects of the company’s operations. Prior to that, she contributed to Dynasafe as a consultant for two years, focusing on key areas such as Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), Human Resources (HR), Quality, GDPR compliance, and Strategic Procurement.

Earlier in her career, Mrs. Fridberg held a variety of managerial and specialist roles at Epiroc and Atlas Copco, gaining extensive experience across organizational structures. Her dedication to fostering cross-functional collaboration has consistently resulted in long-term improvements in customer satisfaction. With two decades of expertise in business and organizational development, she brings exceptional operational leadership to her role as COO.

Mrs. Fridberg holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration & Technology from Örebro University.

Risto Viinikka

Product Manager - Technical Sales

Risto Viinikka is the Product Manager – Technical Sales (PMTS) for Dynasafe. In this role, Mr. Viinikka is responsible for bridging the gap between product development and sales by providing technical expertise, supporting sales teams, and ensuring customer needs are met with tailored product solutions.

Previously, Mr. Viinikka served as the Program Manager for Dynasafe, where he directed all client projects and led the development of competencies within the project management team.

Before these roles, Mr. Viinikka held various positions at Dynasafe, including Technical Manager, Project Manager, and Site Manager. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Mechanical Plant Design Engineer and amassed extensive experience in manufacturing, with roles in stainless steel production and contributions to numerous chemical plant projects worldwide.

Russ Glesner

Protection Services Manager

Russ Glesner is the Protection Services Manager for Dynasafe. In this role, Mr. Glesner leads the effort to increase efficiencies within our global product production processes for our Protection line of products. Mr. Glesner also serves as the Area Sales Manager for Dynasafe in the Americas.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Glesner was a Project Manager for Dynasafe, leading the assembly and commissioning of three SDC plants for the US chemical demilitarization project in Pueblo, Colorado. Before joining Dynasafe, Mr. Glesner served in Kentucky as part of the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Startup Engineering staff.  Mr. Glesner has over 15 years of combined experience working for the Anniston Alabama Chemical Weapons Disposal Facility as the Static Detonation Chamber Shift Plant Manager and the Waste Management Supervisor. Mr. Glesner also served 21 years in the United States Marine Corps, retiring in 1999.

Diego Rossi

Managing Director DES

Diego Rossi serves as the Managing Director at Dynasafe Environmental Systems in Germany, where he oversees all facets of the company’s operations, with a particular focus on driving business development initiatives for Offgas Treatment Systems (OTS) as an integral component of Dynasafe’s client projects.

Before joining Dynasafe, Mr. Rossi held roles as a consultant for various incineration and flue gas cleaning firms. His responsibilities encompassed process engineering, project management, component engineering and procurement, as well as overseeing installation management and commissioning processes. With over 30 years of experience in plant engineering, particularly in combustion and flue gas cleaning, Mr. Rossi brings a wealth of expertise to his role.

Mr. Rossi holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical process engineering from a Swiss technical college, complemented by a postgraduate diploma in business economics.

Harley Heaton

R&D Officer

Harley Heaton is the Research and Development Officer for Dynasafe. In this role, Mr. Heaton is responsible for research, planning, and implementing new programs and overseeing the development of new products.

Prior to joining Dynasafe, Mr. Heaton was a Senior Research Scientist with Atlantic Research Corporation developing rocket propellants and R&D Manager with UXB International.  Mr. Heaton has over 20 years of experience in the demilitarization industry. He holds six US patents in the chemical field.

Mr. Heaton is a graduate of the University of Maryland and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry.

Andreas Wittskog

Engineering Manager

Andreas Wittskog is the Engineering Manager for Dynasafe. In this role, Mr. Wittskog is responsible for assessing needs and providing tools for the Engineering department while providing resources to projects and developing competencies across Dynasafe’s engineering team.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Wittskog served as Lead Mechanical Engineer and Product Engineer for Dynasafe.

Prior to joining Dynasafe, Mr. Wittskog worked for several years with project management, program management, and product development of rock drills within Atlas Copco/Epiroc. Earlier, he worked with product development within the automotive industry.

A graduate of Lund University, Mr. Wittskog holds a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Design (M.Sc.Eng.).

Therese Nilsson

Procurement Manager

Therese Nilsson is the Procurement Manager for Dynasafe. In her role, she manages a broad range of responsibilities across multiple regions and functions, ensuring that the sourcing and procurement of goods and services are consistent, efficient, and cost-effective in diverse markets.

Ms. Nilsson brings 16 years of experience in supply chain management across various industries. Her extensive expertise and proven track record of success are instrumental in optimizing Dynasafe’s supply chain operations and supporting the company’s global growth and competitiveness.

Robin Enderdal

IT Manager

Robin Enderdal is the IT Manager for Dynasafe. In his role, Mr. Enderdal oversees the company’s IT strategy, infrastructure, and security.

Mr. Enderdal has been a distinguished professional in the IT industry since 2012, with a proven track record across various roles. Before joining Dynasafe, he served as Business Development Manager at Itsy, where he specialized in digital transformation and developing customized solutions to meet client needs.

With a strong and comprehensive focus on IT strategy and security, he ensures seamless technology operations and aligns IT initiatives with business objectives. His leadership combines technical expertise with a results-oriented approach, driving innovative and efficient solutions that support Dynasafe’s strategic objectives and commitment to excellence.

Martin Breckoff

Quality Assurance Specialist

Martin Breckoff serves as the Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) at Dynasafe, where he plays a pivotal role in maintaining an efficient quality process and driving continuous improvement in products and operations to enhance customer satisfaction.

Before joining Dynasafe, Mr. Breckoff spent an impressive 35 years at Valmet AB in Karlstad, Sweden, within the Tissue Mills Business Unit. As a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE), he supported the supply chain, ensuring excellence across manufacturing and supplier operations. Over his tenure, Mr. Breckoff gained comprehensive expertise spanning manufacturing, supply chain management, and final assembly at customer sites, serving as a key leader in each area.

With his extensive experience and commitment to quality, Mr. Breckoff is dedicated to supporting Dynasafe’s mission of delivering Quality Solutions to its customers.