Allyson Davis
Allyson Davis is a seasoned HR, safety, and compliance professional and the President and owner of Davis Site Services, LLC, a woman-owned, minority-certified business based in Raleigh, North Carolina. With over 20 years of experience in human resources and occupational safety, she specializes in helping construction and contracting organizations strengthen compliance, improve operational systems, and meet regulatory requirements. Through her firm, she provides consulting services that include policy and employee handbook development, safety program design, OSHA training, and workforce compliance support.
Her career began in the commercial landscape contracting industry, where she worked within her family’s multi-generational business operating across Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Starting in 2005, she built a strong foundation in HR and safety management, later serving as Director of Marketing and Communications before launching her own company in 2010. Initially focused on material supply to support minority contracting participation, her business evolved to include comprehensive HR and safety consulting services for general contractors and site development firms across multiple states.
Allyson is recognized for her expertise in complex regulatory and workforce areas, including H-2B visa programs, workers’ compensation, OSHA compliance, and Department of Labor and Homeland Security inspections. She is an OSHA-certified trainer for 10- and 30-hour courses, a First Aid/CPR instructor, and holds a MESH (Manager in Environmental Safety and Health) certification. Grounded in practical problem-solving and a commitment to integrity, she is known for delivering direct, actionable guidance that helps organizations build safer, more compliant, and more efficient workplaces.
• MeSH Certification (Manager in Environmental Safety and Health)
• OSHA Trainer (10 and 30-hour classes)
• First Aid Instructor
• CPR Instructor
• National Minority Certification
• Multiple State Minority Certifications
• Penn State University - B.A.
• National Safety Council
• American Cancer Society
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to early, hands-on experience working in my father’s established commercial landscape business, as well as the mentorship I received from both of my parents. I also draw on my long-term experience in HR and safety, along with a consistent ability to successfully navigate regulatory inspections with no findings.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would advise young women entering this male-dominated industry, especially construction, to build confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of self. Early in my career working in my father’s business, I was treated differently as “the boss’s daughter,” but after the business was sold I learned the importance of standing my ground and not being a people pleaser. Over time, I developed stronger boundaries and greater self-confidence, which has helped me grow both professionally and personally.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge in my consulting work is finding companies that see the value in using an external firm versus hiring in-house. Many organizations don’t initially realize that an outside consultant can be more flexible and cost-effective, offering support on a month-to-month or project basis without the added expense of benefits, PTO, or workers’ compensation. At the same time, one of the key opportunities is providing an objective, unbiased perspective—clients often value the transparency and accountability I bring, as it allows issues to be identified and addressed directly without internal pressures influencing the outcome.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in both my work and personal life are honesty and integrity, particularly when it comes to identifying and addressing issues directly. I also place a strong emphasis on confidence, reliability, and maintaining a strong work ethic, which I learned and continue to model from my parents.