Meet the NAEM Bloggers
Frank Brandauer — Where the Rubber Meets the Road
EHS Management has been my profession and passion for over 30 years, currently as a Board Member of NAEM, VP of Regulatory affairs at Therapak Corporation and President of Avail Consulting Services LLC. What interests me the most are the “why, what and how” things actually get accomplished. What works and what does not. How do we make things better and not worse. Join with me in the exploration and discussion of real, tangible and pragmatic solutions to EHS challenges.
Stephen Evanoff – Asking the Tough Questions
I am active on NAEM’s Board of Directors and lead EHS for Danaher Corp. I reside in Denver, CO with my son and wife, where I spend my free time skiing, hiking, or getting dragged around the neighborhood park by my Great Danes, Natasha and Neala.
You can follow me on Twitter at @SteveEvanoff.
Dr. Joseph Fiksel
Dr. Joseph Fiksel is the Executive Director of the Center for Resilience at The Ohio State University and co-founder of the consulting firm Eco-Nomics LLC, an internationally recognized authority on sustainable business practices. His latest book, Design for Environment: A Guide to Sustainable Product Development, was published by McGraw-Hill in 2009.
Alex Pollock — Inspiring EHS and Sustainability Leaders
I’ve been a student of leadership effectiveness for most of the 32 years I spent at The Dow Chemical Co., where I held leadership roles in Environment, Health and Safety, and Public Affairs. During my time in the corporate EHS world I confirmed that we all have leadership roles to play and fortunately with the proper coaching and development we can all become better leaders. This is where my passion lies and as I move forward with new challenges, I yearn to continuously improve my leadership competencies and concurrently help others to improve theirs. Journey with me as we uncover, share and discuss practical ways we can apply that help each of us be the kind of leaders that our “followers” long for us to be.
Steven Ramsey — Negotiating the Deal with the C Suite
As a former Vice President at GE, I’ve focused heavily on the development and implementation of world-class corporate EHS policies, management systems and programs on a global scale. I’d like to explore with you strategies and nuances for gaining a seat at the executive table and winning approaches for how you, as an EHS and/or Sustainability Manager, should be “managing up” and showcasing the value EHS brings to the corporate enterprise.
Kelvin Roth — Green Eats and Global Business Travel
NAEM President Kelvin Roth shares his suggestions for green eats, great drinks and global business travel every month. When he’s not seeking out boutique wineries, great burgers, classic cocktails, or regional food specialties, he’s the Director of Environment, Health & Safety for AMCOL International.
Carol Singer Neuvelt — Bird’s Eye View of the EHS Profession
As the Executive Director of NAEM, I’ve had the unique opportunity to engage with an incredible group of managers – Vice Presidents, Directors and Managers – responsible for the management of EHS and Sustainability in their respective organizations. And in doing so, NAEM has been able to identify cutting-edge issues, track trends and explore best-in-class management strategies in the corporate EHS world through the lens of our members companies. NAEM’s membership includes nearly 1400 individual EHS leaders representing more than 700 companies from every major industry sector. I look forward to sharing my insights and reflections on what I see and hear from you, our diverse community of participants, as well as to continuing the discussions with the EHS & Sustainability community I’ve so enjoyed over the years.
Guest Bloggers
Margery Moore
Margery Moore is a member of the NAEM Board of Directors and the Director of EHS Alliances for the Bureau of National Affairs, a Washington, D.C.-based media company. A columnist for BNA, she also regularly contributes to GreenSense Radio, a radio program about the top climate and energy stories of the week.
During her spare time, she serves as advisor to the Association for Climate Change Officers (ACCO) and runs The Institute for Sustainability Education & Action on Salt Spring Island, B.C.
Jill Kauffman Johnson
Jill Kauffman Johnson is executive director of the Chemical Strategies Partnership (CSP), a San Francisco-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting chemical use and cost reduction through better supply chain management.
Bruce Klafter
Bruce Klafter is senior director for Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) at Applied Materials, Inc., where he is responsible for assisting business units worldwide with compliance, industrial hygiene, product safety and various strategic initiatives. Additionally, Mr. Klafter is head of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability for the company, where he manages a wide variety of reporting, employee engagement and other projects aimed at enhancing the company’s global citizenship programs. He also serves as an Advisory Council member for Sustainable Silicon Valley, the Association of Climate Change Officers and Next Ten’s Green Innovation Index.
Jessica Berk Ross
Guest blogger Jessica Berk Ross is a Managing Director with Ruder Finn Public Relations in Washington, D.C. She has more than 20 years of experience with crisis management, brand management and helping clients navigate the political, policy, regulatory and business landscapes.
Walt Rostykus
Walt Rostykus is a vice president and consultant with Humantech Inc., a consulting firm that combines the science of ergonomics with their unique 30-Inch View® – where people, work, and environment intersect–to deliver practical solutions that impact safety, quality, and productivity. When he is not travelling for work, Walt resides in New Mexico enjoying the great outdoors.
Celia Spence
Celia Spence is an EHS and Sustainability leader and most recently served as Vice President of Environment, Health & Safety for FUJIFILM Holdings America Corp. She resides in Stamford, Conn., where she enjoys gardening, cycling and hiking with her collie, Eclipse.
