Patrick is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with 25 years of broad EHS experience. Prior to joining ERM, Patrick was the Sr. Director of H&S, North America, for the 2nd largest chemical distributor in the world. In addition to building world-class Safety Management Systems for some of the most recognizable companies in the world, he has extensive training and experience in the manufacturing, storage, and transportation of highly hazardous chemicals, multiple billion-dollar acquisitions and integrations, he has negotiated favorable outcomes in OSHA enforcement actions across the US. He also has special expertise in Hyperscaler data center construction projects, PSM, BBS, large-scale employee wellbeing programs, psychosocial assessments, fleet safety and DOT compliance, digital EHS management systems, WC/AL program management, and cultural change management. Patrick holds a BS in Criminal Justice, an MPA focused in Emergency Management, and is veteran of the US Army.