Here’s the truth: companies don’t get crushed by production; they get crushed by compliance failures. That’s where LC steps in. She’s run safety and environmental programs in some of the toughest industries: ethanol, refineries, food, batteries- and she doesn’t flinch. She has multiple industry certifications and a Bachelors in Environmental Science.  From EPA audits to OSHA inspections, from cutting TRIR rates to running PSM/RMP programs across multiple states, she delivers results.

If you want your EHS program to move from “box-checking” to bulletproof, she is your hire.  She isn’t just an EHS Manager; she’s a proven builder of safety and environmental programs across industries where failure isn’t an option. With leadership experience spanning refineries, ethanol plants, food processing, battery manufacturing, and consulting for the DoD, she brings unmatched versatility..  Recently separated from Jacobs due to a loss of contracts, she is actively seeking a new EHS leadership opportunity!   She is single and is willing to relocate for the right leadership opportunity!

EHS leaders like Lauren don’t stay on the market long. She’s already proven she can slash incident rates, lead ISO certifications, and manage multi-site compliance across thousands of employees. If your plant is staring down OSHA, EPA, or TCEQ audits — or struggling with high TRIR/DART — this is the caliber of leader who fixes it before it costs you millions. The question is, will she be solving those problems for you… or for your competitor?

Why LC?

• Scalable Leadership: Managed teams up to 65 staff while supporting facilities with 3,000+ employees.
• Regulatory Mastery: Deep expertise in EPA, OSHA, DOT, RCRA, PSM, RMP, ISO14001, and TCEQ, with a track record of negotiating successfully with regulators.
• Proven Impact: Reduced injuries by 75% with practical PPE initiatives, cut TRIR/DART rates, and implemented ISO14001 compliance across multi-site operations.
• Industry Credibility: Frequent speaker at EHS conferences (IECA, ASSE, TCEQ) — recognized voice in safety and environmental leadership.
• Cross-industry leadership — Refineries, ethanol, food, energy, utilities, and consulting.
• Regulatory firepower — ASP certified, ISO14001 lead, RCRA/PSM/HAZMAT/DOT depth.
• Team builder — Directed EHS departments, led 65+ staff, trained 1,000s across operations.
• Respected voice — Speaker at IECA, ASSE, TCEQ programs; past Board Director for IECA

Bottom line: She delivers safer workplaces, leaner processes, and audit-ready compliance — the kind of EHS leadership that protects people, profits, and brand reputation.

⚠️ Industry Pain Points vs. Lauren’s Strengths

Pain Point	LC’s Response
Ever-changing regulatory maze (EPA, OSHA, DOT, RCRA, PSM, RMP, Tier II, TRI, Air/Water/Wastewater, TCEQ, NPDES, ISO14001)	➤ 15+ years managing environmental compliance across refineries, ethanol plants, food production, and machining facilities. ➤ Hands-on experience preparing, submitting, and defending reports & permits across multiple states.
High-risk operations: refineries, ethanol, chemical, food, heavy machinery	➤ Led EHS for 110M gallon/year ethanol facility, 60K/day lead-acid battery plant, and poultry complexes with 1,200+ employees. ➤ Strong track record reducing TRIR & DART rates with practical safety initiatives.
Incident investigations & compliance audits	➤ Performed site audits for DOD and federal clients with Jacobs. ➤ Reduced hand injuries 75% through PPE & training program redesign. ➤ Extensive incident investigation and root-cause analysis leadership.
Safety culture fatigue & disengagement	➤ Managed teams of 65+ EHS staff, medical personnel, coordinators, and techs. ➤ Built strong training programs: JSAs, confined space, hazmat, lockout/tagout, ergonomics, and OSHA drills.
Emergency response readiness	➤ 40-hr HAZWOPER certified, Radiation Safety Officer, Confined Space Entry/Rescue, NIMS, ALICE (active shooter). ➤ Hands-on leadership in emergency drills and real-time event management.
Agency pressure & regulatory negotiations	➤ Proven success negotiating directly with EPA, OSHA, TCEQ, and state agencies. ➤ Presented compliance and safety best practices at national/regional conferences.

Competencies

• Refinery Operations
• Machining Operations
• Administering MSDS Program
• Change Management
• Chemical Inventory program
• DOT Regulations
• Environmental Compliance
• Enforcing EPA Regulations
• Government regulations
• Hazardous Waste Management
• HAZMAT
• Identifying Compliance Gaps
• Risk Management Program
• Auditing Existing RMP Programs
• TASCA, Tier II, and other Environmental Reports
• EMS training
• ISO14001
• Air, Water, Wastewater
• Hazardous Waste
• Processing Plants
• Hatcheries and Feed Mills
• Propane Gas
• Stormwater
• Waste Management
• PSM
• Writing JSA’s
• Lock Out Procedures
• Performing Incident Investigation Analysis
• TRIR and DART
• Compliance Audits
• Workers Comp
• Ethanol Manufacturing
• Permit Requirements
• TCEQ requirements
• Safety Drills
• DOT Hazmat Regulations
• PSM, RMP, TRI, and Tier Two
• SHERS Safety And Health Program
• Environmental Records
• New Employee Orientation, Radiation Safety Training
• 49 CFR Hazardous Shipping Training
• Equipment Checks and Calibrations
• Fire Extinguishers, AED’s, Safety Showers, Eyewash Stations
• Radiation Survey Meters
• Confined Space
• Identifying Ergonomic Issues
• Investigating H&S Incidents
• ISO14001 Standards
• OSHA Regulations
• Manufacturing Plant Floor Experience
• Preparing Training Programs
• RCRA
• Risk Assessments
• Stormwater Management
• Safety Training
• Selecting personal protective equipment
• Soil Pollution
• Solid Waste
• STEERS
• Title V Emissions
• State Commission on Environmental Quality
• Wastewater Discharge
• Negotiating With Regulatory Agencies
•  NPDES Permitting
• NESHAP Permitting

Education University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Soil and Water Science 

Professional Training / Certifications

• ASP – Certified Associate Safety Professional
• CESSWI – Certified Erosion Sediment Storm Water Inspector #211 –Enviro­cert International
• Certified CPR First Aid Trained
• Hazardous Waste Operations and Safety & Emergency Response Training 40-hour
• 10 Hour OSHA for Construction
• 30 Hour OSHA Industrial Certification
• Confined Space Entry and Rescue Training
• Hazardous Materials Shipping DOT/IATA Train the Trainer
• NIMS Training
• AED Training
• Radiation Safety Officer
• ALICE Trained (active shooter)