ADOW Names Eddie Wiggins as Chief Inspections Officer

ADOW Names Eddie Wiggins as Chief Inspections Officer

MONTGOMERY - Alabama Secretary of Workforce Greg J. Reed announced today that Eddie Wiggins has been appointed to the role of Chief Inspections officer. In this role, Wiggins will lead the Elevator and Boilers Division, the Mining Division, and the Child Labor Division. These divisions are responsible for regulating and ensuring safety for all Alabamians.

"I am confident Eddie will be a significant asset to our organization," said Reed. "His years of experience, professionalism, and commitment to safety will result in a safer Alabama for all of us."

Wiggins has been employed with the agency since 2020. Prior to his promotion, he worked as the agency's Chief Elevator/Boiler Inspector and was responsible for overseeing the Inspections and Child Labor Department and ensuring the safe operation and compliance of elevators, boilers, and pressure vessels. Before his employment with ADOW, Wiggins worked as a Boiler/Elevator Inspector and Loss Control Engineer in the insurance industry. He has performed inspections in most of the United States. He also served on the Alabama Boiler Board and the National Board Inspection Code committees. Since his employment with the agency, Wiggins has served as a member of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.

Wiggins has been married to his wife, Beverly, for 45 years. They have a son, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.