We are in business to keep every road user as safe as possible.
We are a safety-focused, minority-owned company with more than 30 years of combined expertise in road construction, engineering, project management and manufacturing. We have MNUCP & DOT certification and extensive experience providing services and supplies to major road construction companies, contractors, DOTs, counties, cities, and workplaces.
When we first started AMKA Safety, we worked to make the procurement of safety equipment as quick, easy and affordably as possible. As we’ve grown, our offerings have expanded to include a wide range of services like, Safe Route to School Implementation, 3M Reflective Tape Installation, Thermoplastic Pavement Marking, Custom Sign Manufacturing and Installation, and more. Today, we partner with leading safety engineering firms — like Alta Planning + Design — global product suppliers and government entities to help make our nation's roads, work places and routes to school as safe as possible.
Meet the Leadership Team
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Founder / President / Chief Executive OfficerPresident and CEO Bocar Kane founded AMKA Safety in 2016 when he saw a critical need for more nimble, reliable and affordable safety services, products and solutions. With over 25 years of global leadership experience in manufacturing, engineering, training, operations, and servant leadership — combined with his strong work ethic and deep involvement in local organizations — Bocar has dedicated his life to building safe, connected communities in Minnesota and beyond.
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Vice President, Contracting/Bidding & EstimatingWith over 2 decades of experience as a buyer, contractor, and purchasing lead across 4 continents and 2 languages, Alison leads all aspects of client bidding and contracting. She manages day-to-day operations of Amka’s headquarters, satellite office, and field offices, and is the go-to contact for billing, tracking, account payables and receivables, and logistics. She’s deeply familiar with the procurement and sales process on the city, state, federal, and international levels, matching global experience with the needs of local communities.
Board of Directors
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Jon is recognized as an authentic leader, trusted advisor, and consensus builder who accelerates and positions organizations as an integral part of communities. He founded Wells Fargo’s Corporate Responsibility Committee at the Board of Directors level, in addition to the establishing new business functions and expanding programs including the Enterprise Diversity & Inclusion division and is currently the chairman of multiple notable boards.
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As a four-term Mayor of Edina, Jim is a partner at Hovland, Brasmus and Brendtro and currently serves as Chair of the Municipal Legislative Commission, Co-Chair of the Regional Council of Mayors and Chair of the Transportation Advisory board to the Metropolitan Council. Jim has also served as the President of the Edina Community Foundation. He is a member of the Edina Morningside Rotary Club, and the Edina Chamber of Commerce.
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Tracy Bergland has a strong background in banking and business development, starting in 2005 at Sterling State Bank as a Business Development professional. Tracy has at Wells Fargo, Associated Bank, TCI Business Capital, State Bank of Belle Plaine, First National Bank and Tracy is currently serving as the Vice President Business Banker at Citizens Independent Bank.
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Scott is currently the Strategic Development Director for Transportation Practice at Bolton and Menk. Prior to that, he spent 10 years as the District Engineer for MnDOT’s Metro District and has a total of 25 years in the public sector and 17 years in the private sector, all in transportation planning and engineering. Throughout his career, he has been at the forefront of equity and justice work through his efforts in planning and project development to better reflect the public we serve.
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As Safety Director for Mortenson’s operations in Minnesota, Iowa, and the Dakotas, Max oversees safety performance for Mortenson’s projects, working closely with project teams to review site-specific safety plans and oversee high-risk activity planning, job hazard analysis planning, and zero injury training. During his tenure at Mortenson, Max has led safety performance for their Denver office, Federal Contracting Group, and Sports business, ensuring that their teams are consistently maintaining site standards and providing certainty of outcome for their customers.
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A highly experienced civil engineer, Tim Korby that has extensive experience working with clients throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. Mr. Korby's experience includes municipal utilities, airports, transportation and roadways design, curb and gutter design, stormwater management, environmental projects, design and construction, development review, funding and financing, and management assistance.
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Tom is an active member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) with more than 40 years of public relations and marketing communications experience. He is a member of the board of directors of Boy Scouts of America Northern Star Chapter, Minneapolis Downtown Council, and the East Town Business Partnership. Previously, he served as a director for Second Harvest Heartland Children’s Cancer Research Fund, the United Way of St. Paul and Children’s Heartlink.
Let’s Talk
If we sound like the kind of partners you would like to work with, give us a call. We’d love to talk.
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The Kane Foundation
In partnership with the Edina Community Foundation, AMKA created the Kane Foundation to alleviate poverty, create jobs and stability in communities via skill building. Help us build more stable communities and donate today.