Led a team of dedicated US chemical management experts. Supported multiple businesses with focus on TSCA compliance.

Led a global regulatory product compliance team supporting manufacturing operations in North America, Europe (EU), and China. Provided direct stakeholder support for chemical/polymer products.• Managed company response assuring the required plan was initiated to meet the 2018 EU REACH registration deadline allowing continued compliant product sales in the EU. • Expanded supply chain cooperation by managing the compilation and assessment of supplier data required to support EU REACH… Show more Led a global regulatory product compliance team supporting manufacturing operations in North America, Europe (EU), and China. Provided direct stakeholder support for chemical/polymer products.• Managed company response assuring the required plan was initiated to meet the 2018 EU REACH registration deadline allowing continued compliant product sales in the EU. • Expanded supply chain cooperation by managing the compilation and assessment of supplier data required to support EU REACH registrations.• Led new product registrations in Taiwan, China, and Canada, resulting in new sales to those countries.• Led a significant hazard communication software upgrade to assure ongoing system integrity for creation of the compliant product SDS and labels.• Provided response to stakeholder inquiries that supported a broad range of topics, including TSCA, Prop 65, FDA food contact applications, and global substance registrations.• Directed a global team of six regulatory compliance experts via two regional product compliance managers. The team collaborated across business functions, including sales, marketing, operations, product development, customer service, logistics, and sourcing. Show less

Managed global regulatory compliance for four business units in US, Europe, Pacific Rim, and Asia. Reviewed global regulations, communicated to regional facilities and worked with consultants in specified regions to reduce the impact of issues in the production facility and import / export of products. • Integrated product stewardship and regulatory compliance components for two business unit acquisitions, yielding consistent systems across sites.Collaborated with regulatory… Show more Managed global regulatory compliance for four business units in US, Europe, Pacific Rim, and Asia. Reviewed global regulations, communicated to regional facilities and worked with consultants in specified regions to reduce the impact of issues in the production facility and import / export of products. • Integrated product stewardship and regulatory compliance components for two business unit acquisitions, yielding consistent systems across sites.Collaborated with regulatory authorities and consultants to reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance and avoid disruption of product distribution.• Chaired the Cobalt Development Institute’s Health, Safety and Environment Committee for nine years through increased regulatory complexity. • Led successful REACH (largest global industry EHS initiative) registration implementation plan for substances covering four business units and represented company in the Cobalt REACH Consortium.• Conducted internal TSCA auditing and compliance review yielding increased awareness of regulatory requirements and implementation of an external audit reducing potential fines and impact to company reputation. • Oversaw selection of new hazard communication system and establishment of internal product information system with corporate IT, to meet increased business compliance needs resulting in improved operational efficiencies and consistency. • Managed year-long transition services agreement for product stewardship support during a business divestiture. This agreement was fulfilled within scope and budget and resulted in positive feedback from purchasing company.• Coordinated addition of substances to the Taiwan Existing Substances Inventory before the regulatory deadline, minimizing future registration costs.• Directed company participation in chemical industry Responsibility Care initiatives resulting in increased transparency with stakeholders. Show less

Led compliance assurance and product stewardship advocacy positioning company as leader in regulatory compliance with $1.3M-$1.5M annual budget.• Implemented certified management systems in the US and Canada as developed by the ACC and CCPA.• Led EHS advocacy as largest global cobalt supplier, positioning company as leader in regulatory compliance.• Compiled and managed company submissions under the US HPV testing initiative, over $750,000 in testing.• Prepared and presented… Show more Led compliance assurance and product stewardship advocacy positioning company as leader in regulatory compliance with $1.3M-$1.5M annual budget.• Implemented certified management systems in the US and Canada as developed by the ACC and CCPA.• Led EHS advocacy as largest global cobalt supplier, positioning company as leader in regulatory compliance.• Compiled and managed company submissions under the US HPV testing initiative, over $750,000 in testing.• Prepared and presented product development process guidelines to business units, yielding improved efficiency of new product introduction.• Completed project management and environmental management system lead auditor training and led company-wide product stewardship auditing, improving internal consistency within and between businesses.• Represented company in key trade associations to establish and advocate policy and to leverage industry resources. (including the Cobalt Development Institute (CDI), NiPERA (Nickel Producers Environmental Research Association), Nickel Institute (NI), and the Metal Chemistry Forum under the American Chemistry Council (ACC)).• Engaged Chinese consultant to facilitate submission of samples for testing which allowed the continued introduction of new products to China.• Expanded working relationship with outside counsel and external consultants (occupational physician, toxicologist, regional regulatory experts) to more efficiently support global regulatory compliance.• Conducted on-going product stewardship training across business units to establish internal practices.• Provided technical litigation support to reduce financial impacts on company. Show less

• Implemented and expanded new hazard communication system (WERCS) across business units, leading to improved efficiency and consistency.• Presented company and advocacy presentations to customers and trade associations to promote company value in the marketplace.• Provided regulatory EHS Compliance support to businesses and to customers, to meet their on-going operational needs.• Led product stewardship and Responsible Care initiatives and reporting.• Led Advocacy for primary… Show more • Implemented and expanded new hazard communication system (WERCS) across business units, leading to improved efficiency and consistency.• Presented company and advocacy presentations to customers and trade associations to promote company value in the marketplace.• Provided regulatory EHS Compliance support to businesses and to customers, to meet their on-going operational needs.• Led product stewardship and Responsible Care initiatives and reporting.• Led Advocacy for primary metals (Co, Ni) as trade association representative.• Managed hazard communication requirements between facilities to assure local compliance. Show less

Coordinated regulatory responses to EPA to maintain FIFRA registered products. Led introduction of a chemical to several American Wood-Preservers’ Association commodity standards. Completed commercial scale-up and servicing of 16 wood treating plants in nine states and Canada. Planned, coordinated, and participated in 15 test programs with 11 universities and government organizations. Advocated company positions in global trade associations (AWPA, AWPI).