Senior Executive Environmental Health

RONALD HAVARD, MPH, REHS, ASP

Transitioning from Military 678-***-**** **********@*****.***

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE: SVP, DIRECTOR Over 25 years of multi-industry corporate (Fortune 500 level) EHS experience that includes current EHS Executive position. Exceptional leadership background includes managing large, diverse teams and complex, multi-location operations. In-depth knowledge of EHS methods and practices, as well as global management systems, ergonomics, manufacturing GMPs, regulatory compliance, sustainability processes, food safety & protection, quality assurance, and continuous process improvement strategies.

Motivational leader who brings the best out of teams through value-driven training, mentoring, and coaching.

Able to handle various challenging environments, including escalated problems and turnaround situations.

Skilled in leveraging established methods such as Lean Six Sigma and ISO 9001/14001 among others.

Earned the highest performance ratings throughout career for leadership, drive, and change management. CORE COMPETENCIES:

EHS Operations Leadership Strategic Planning & Execution Team Building & Leadership Program & Project Management Sustainability Practices Policy & Procedure Development New System Implementation Budget Management Employee Coaching & Mentoring Process Reengineering Regulatory Compliance & Auditing Track record of achieving critical EHS goals, including the significant improvement of programs and cultures. Master’s degree; multiple industry certifications; extensive training; Secret Clearance. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Army – (2002-2021) Multiple Locations Built a distinguished record of achievement and advancement through increasingly responsible positions. Chief EHS and Force Health Protection Officer / Civilian Equivalent: EHS V.P. – (Rank: Lieutenant Colonel / GS-14 salary: $165,000) - 18th Medical Command (Hawaii) and Madigan Army Medical Center (9911 Johnston St Tacoma, WA 98431) 2018-Present Supervisor: COL Paul Faestel 253-***-**** Selected to oversee all EHS operations and services within the Pacific Theater of Operations. Create and lead the execution of EHS programs serving a population of over 174,000 as well as EHS policies and process improvements aligned with organizational goals. Direct, train, and coach a multi-functional EHS team of 22, including civilian and military team members. Oversee asset management for $500,000 in lab equipment; administer a $600,000 Environmental Program budget. Senior Public Health consultant for Pacific Theater of Operations.

Played key role in the organization consecutively receiving the Practice Greenhealth “Emerald” award for sustainability efforts, one of only three MTF’s in the DoD to ever achieve this status.

Contributed to establishing the EHS structure and mission affecting the entire Army EHS portfolio as a member of the Future Force Health Protection Enterprise Integrated Process Action team and developing/implementing an Environmental Health Global Management Program affecting over 1,000 installations scattered throughout 89 different countries with a population of 1 million+ personnel.

Generated ~$480,000 in annual savings and improved employee satisfaction from 4.1 to 8.4. Utilized Lean Six Sigma methods to improve process efficiency and the overall internal culture. Clinical Lab Director / Civilian Equivalent: EHS V.P. – U.S. Army Public Health Command – Central (Rank: Major/ GS-13) (2899 Schofield Rd Fort Sam, Houston, TX 782**-****-**** Supervisor: COL Jean Barido 210-***-**** Selected to “simultaneous manage” four departments within the Regional Health organization for 2 years saving the organization over $500,000. Directed strategic planning, team performance, and operational execution for a human clinical and two environmental compliance laboratories providing testing services to over 18 network labs while also managing the Regional EHS Program Manager position. Led, coached, and mentored a cross-functional RONALD HAVARD, 2-678-***-**** **********@*****.*** team of 27 while managing a $1M budget overseeing the analysis and management of over 25,000 DoD level lab specimens.

Reduced operational expenses by $150,000 and captured lost revenues of $165,000 while concurrently increasing annual revenues by $65,000. Decreased costs and increased lab profitability by spearheading the development of a successful vendor program.

Developed and implemented quality controls and SOPs for the DoD Cholinesterase Monitoring Program as well as realigning laboratory processes and managing the CRL COLA and A2LA accreditation processes.

Served as a Guest Lecturer / Instructor (2013-2018) covering various graduate level EHS-related courses at the Army Medical Department Center and School (AMEDDC&S) and various annual Environmental Health workshops.

Regional EHS Program Manager / Civilian Equivalent: EHS V.P. - Regional Health Command – Central (Rank: Major / GS-13 salary: $145,000) (2490 Stanley Rd JBSA-Fort Sam, Houston, TX 78234 ) 2015-2018 Supervisor: COL William Hewitson (retired)

Directed all EHS operations across 25 locations in a 21-state region. Planned and implemented services for over 500,000 individuals (soldiers, civilians, and beneficiaries). Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations on safety, environmental health, air quality, sustainability, and waste management, among others. Mentored, coached, and trained over 100 Environmental Science and Engineering Officers.

Paved the way for 100% compliance with Environmental Program requirements, ensuring over

$1.8M in funding authorizations and managed sustainability operations for 11 major medical facilities as a result.

Developed an electronic leadership mentoring program for team members (“Leadership Footnotes”) that had a significant positive impact on personnel across 100 units worldwide.

Served as the Chief EHS Auditor (2013-2018) for the Corporate RHC-C Command and Audit Process. Regional EHS Director – Southern Regional Medical Command (Rank: Major/ GS-13) (2940 Stanley Rd JBSA-Fort Sam, Houston, TX) 2013-2015 Supervisor: COL William Hewitson 210-***-**** (retired) Trained and led 11 cross-functional teams of Environmental Science & Engineering Officers (ESEOs) and Preventive Medicine Specialists across a 21-state region. Mentored and directed 45 ESEOs, as well as supervising occupational health technical support that affected 400,000+ beneficiaries. Developed and executed strategic plans that included Medical Crisis Response Plans, Preventative Medicine Management Programs, PM Course Materials, and others. Developed the Corporate EH audit checklist and auditing processes.

Drove 100% compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as a Chief Auditor, impacting over

$1.3M in funding authorizations for the region’s 10 major medical treatment facilities.

Improved automation efforts and ensured continual implementation of the Environmental Health Program Status Report (EHPSR) program as well as key systems, programs, and EHS mgmt practices. EHS Director – 1st Cavalry Division (Rank: Major / GS-13 salary: $138,000) (Fort Hood, TX & Bagram, Afghanistan) 2010-2013 Supervisor: MAJ Wade Jackson 678-***-**** (retired) As EHS Director, oversaw policy development and implementation for 130,000+ team members across 103 locations. Created and implemented EHS-related programs to facilitate assessment of health threats from various sources. Collaborated with cross-functional leaders and multinational teams to drive continuous process improvements.

Facilitated 250% increase in OSHA inspection completions and reduced HAZMAT waste streams. Captured $600,000 in annual savings through development of HAZMAT Pharmacy Operations in Bagram, Afghanistan.

RONALD HAVARD, 3-678-***-**** **********@*****.*** EHS Supervisor and Industrial Hygiene Supervisor – (Rank: Major / GS-13 salary: $130,000) MEDDAC ESO

(Fort Drum, NY) 2008-2010 Supervisor: COL Gail Glushko (retired) As EHS & IH Supervisor, oversaw two separate departments that provided EHS and IH support for over 42,000 residents of the Fort Drum community. Provided direct support in all aspects of force health protection. Recruited and hired employees; supervised and trained 15 team members while mentoring over 50 individuals. Held responsibility for the maintenance and readiness of over $100K of equipment; managed a $350,000 annual budget.

Developed and rolled out two Global Management Systems; Environmental Health Program Status Report (EHPSR) program selected as the Army EH audit platform impacting all U.S. Army facilities worldwide (1M+ service members, 1K installations, 80 countries) and the Preventive Medicine Program Status Report (PMPSR), an innovative EH management program that enables trend analysis and drives continuous improvement processes for all U.S. Army EHS (preventive medicine) deployment-related issues worldwide.

Implemented energy sustainment and recycling programs; collaborated effectively with the hospital management team to secure “Green Hospital” status. Chief, Industrial Hygiene /Safety Officer – U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion & Preventative Medicine

(Rank: Captain / GS-12) (Fort McPherson, GA) 2002-2006 Supervisor: COL John Ciesla (retired) Managed Industrial Hygiene services for U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine -Southern Command (USACHPPM-S) region, an area covering 13 states, the Caribbean, and Central/South America. Developed Industrial Hygiene testing parameters and conducted regulatory research and strategic program development. Recruited, interviewed and hired employees for departments supervised. Supervised, directed, and trained nine IH Civilians and Soldiers, and effectively maintained over $153,000 of equipment and property, with a $60,000 annual budget. Emergency response coordinating officer for USACHPPM Preventive Medicine – Special Medical Augmentation Response Team

(SMART-PM). Lead Industrial Hygienist for Operation Iraq Freedom occupational exposure monitoring from April-Sept 2003 and Hurricane Katrina Support efforts Aug-Oct 2005. Increased IH profit margin by upgrading IH efforts and expanding employee job skill capabilities resulting in expanding customer base by approximately 65%. Developed emergency response plans and conducted annual disaster exercises. EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Master of Public Health (MPH) – Occupational and Environmental Health (Safety) - Texas A&M School of Public Health – College Station, TX

ILE in Military Sciences – U.S. Army Command and General Staff College – Fort Leavenworth, KS Bachelor of Science (BS) in Occupational Health and Safety – Columbia Southern University – Orange Beach, AL Certificate in Industrial Hygiene Management – Columbia Southern University – Orange Beach, AL Certifications –

Certified Safety Executive (World Safety Organization / WSO-CSE) Associate Safety Professional (ASP) (BCSP)

Registered Environmental Health Sanitarian (National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) - REHS/RS) Certified Hazardous Material Executive (WSO-CHME)

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Army)

ISO Lead Auditor (9001/14001)

Certified Government Environmental Officer (WSO-CGEO) Certified Food Protection Manager (Servsafe)

Certified Medical Emergency Manager (Army)

Professional Training – Extensive number of training courses and seminars throughout career, covering such topics as Leadership & Management, Risk Analysis, Crisis Communication, Emergency Management, Lean Principles, EHS Processes, Occupational Health, Quality Assurance, OSHA, WISHA, Joint Commission, and FDA Food Code, among others.

Awards/Honors – Over 20 awards from the U.S. Army, including Sterling “E” Award for Excellence in Employee Empowerment and Motivation and Induction into the Order of Military Medical Merit (O2M3).

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