
Richard Riley, PhD, CSP®, PMP®
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About me
Husband & Father (Girl Dad X 3) | Executive Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability Leader | Special Needs & Disability Advocate | National Board Member | U.S. Air Force Veteran 🇺🇸
Education

Columbia Southern University
2009 - 2011Associate of Applied Science Occupational Safety and Health
Yale School of Management
2025 - 2025Postdoctoral Certificate Corporate Sustainability Management
Columbia Southern University
2011 - 2012Master of Science Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Management
Columbia Southern University
2009 - 2011Bachelor of Science Occupational Safety and Health GPA - 3.93Graduated With Honors - "Magna Cum Laude."

Community College of the Air Force
2006 - 2009Associate in Applied Science Bioenvironmental Engineering TechnologyPitsenbarger Award WinnerYokota Air Force Base Sergeants Association Scholarship Recipient

Harvard Business School Online
2023 - 2024Postdoctoral Certificate of Specialization Leadership and Management
Capitol Technology University
2020 - 2023Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Occupational Health and SafetyDissertation - "Prioritizing Differentials Within Global Environmental Health & Safety Criteria Factors."Awarded Dean's Scholarship for Doctoral Students (2021)
Experience

Air Education and Training Command
May 2006 - Jun 2006Basic Military Training (BMT)
USAF School of Aerospace Medicine
Jun 2006 - Sept 2006Bioenvironmental Engineering Tech School
Air Combat Command
Sept 2006 - Oct 2008Environmental Health & Safety Technician
Air Force Special Operations Command
Sept 2006 - Oct 2008Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Pacific Air Forces
Oct 2008 - Apr 2011Operation Tomodachi Joint Radiation Surveillance Team Lead
Mar 2011 - Apr 2011Environmental Health & Safety Program Manager
Oct 2008 - Apr 2011

Air Force Materiel Command
Apr 2011 - Feb 2016Regional Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Mar 2016 - Jun 2018Global Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Dec 2017 - Jun 2018Environmental Health & Safety Manager / Radiation Safety Officer
Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
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Toray Plastics (America), Inc.
Jun 2018 - Jun 2020Director of Safety
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Jun 2020 - Jul 2021Director, Environmental Health & Safety
Hologic, Inc.
Jul 2021 - Feb 2024Senior Director, Global Environmental Health & Safety
The Catalyst Group
Oct 2021 - nowPrincipal Consultant, Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability
Mar 2024 - nowConsultant, Environmental Health & Safety
Oct 2021 - now

Accuray
Apr 2024 - nowSenior Director, Global Environmental Health & Safety
National C5 Youth Program
Apr 2025 - nowNational Board Member
Licenses & Certifications

OSHA HAZMAT Specialist Training, Waste Operations & Emergency Incident Response
U.S. Department of LaborSept 2006- View certificate

Certified Safety Professional (CSP®)
Board of Certified Safety ProfessionalsMay 2019 
Permit-Required Confined Space Entry
University of South Florida OSHA Training Institute Education CenterNov 2009
NFPA 70E: Electrical Safety
NFPAApr 2018
Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) (w/DOT) Certification
NV5May 2016
CME Online Responding to Nuclear, Biological & Chemical Weapons
Harvard Medical SchoolOct 2013
Nuclear Emergency Team Operations (NETOPS) & Radiological First Responder Course
Defense Threat Reduction AgencyAug 2013
CME Online Challenging Cases in Toxicology II
Harvard Medical SchoolJun 2014
HazMat Operations Core & Awareness
International Fire Service Accreditation CongressApr 2012
Bioenvironmental Engineering Occupational Health Measurement
School of Aerospace MedicineDec 2013
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Richard Riley, PhD, CSP®, PMP®2024 Honored Listee - Recognized as a "Top EHS Professional." Marquis Who's Who Sep 2024 The Marquis Who's Who award recognizes people who have demonstrated leadership, longevity, and prominence in their field. Recipients are included in the "Marquis Who's Who in the World", an elite list of the top 3% of professionals in the world.
- Awarded to Richard Riley, PhD, CSP®, PMP®2019 National Safety Council Significant Improvement Award National Safety Council Jan 2020 In accordance with the OSHA record keeping requirements, a company, unit and/or facility must have a minimum 20% reduction in injuries and illnesses that involve days away from work (current calendar year from previous calendar year). - The National Safety Council
- Awarded to Richard Riley, PhD, CSP®, PMP®Air Force Level Awards United States Air Force 2012 Airman of the Year, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center2011 Air Force Medical Services Bioenvironmental Engineering Airman of the Year2011 Air Force Materiel Command Bioenvironmental Engineering Airman of the Year
- Awarded to Richard Riley, PhD, CSP®, PMP®Group, Wing & Base Level Awards - 2012 Airman of the Year, 66th Air Base Group, Hanscom AFB, MA2012 Non Commissioned Officer of the 4th Quarter, 66th Air Base Group, Hanscom AFB, MA2012 John L. Levitow Award Recipient, Airman Leadership School, Hanscom AFB, MA2011 Lance P. Sijan Junior Enlisted Award Winner, 66th Air Base Group, Hanscom AFB, MA2011 Junior Enlisted Member of the 1st Quarter, 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota AB, Japan2011 Airman of the 1st Quarter, 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota AB, Japan2011 Airman… Show more 2012 Airman of the Year, 66th Air Base Group, Hanscom AFB, MA2012 Non Commissioned Officer of the 4th Quarter, 66th Air Base Group, Hanscom AFB, MA2012 John L. Levitow Award Recipient, Airman Leadership School, Hanscom AFB, MA2011 Lance P. Sijan Junior Enlisted Award Winner, 66th Air Base Group, Hanscom AFB, MA2011 Junior Enlisted Member of the 1st Quarter, 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota AB, Japan2011 Airman of the 1st Quarter, 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota AB, Japan2011 Airman of the 1st Quarter, 374th Medical Group, Yokota AB, Japan Show less
- Awarded to Richard Riley, PhD, CSP®, PMP®Squadron Level Awards - 2012 Junior Enlisted Member of the Year, 66th Medical Squadron, Hanscom AFB, MA2012 Non Commissioned Officer of the 4th Quarter, 66th Medical Squadron, Hanscom AFB, MA2011 Airman of the 1st Quarter, 374th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, Yokota AB, Japan2010 Airman of the Year, 374th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, Yokota AB, Japan2010 Airman of the 2nd Quarter, 374th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, Yokota AB, Japan
- Awarded to Richard Riley, PhD, CSP®, PMP®United States Military Decorations, Medals & Service Ribbons U.S. Department of Defense & Department of The Air Force Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal (2), Meritorious Unit Award, AF Outstanding Unit Award (3), AF Organizational Excellence Award, AF Good Conduct Medal (3), Air Force Recognition Ribbon (2), National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, AF Overseas Ribbon Long, AF Longevity Service (2), USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon, AF Training Ribbon.
Volunteer Experience
HVAO Member & Fundraising Chair
Issued by Harvard Veterans Alumni Organization Inc. on Mar 2022
Associated with Richard Riley, PhD, CSP®, PMP®Chair, SECAC | Vice President, PTA
Issued by Anne Arundel County Public Schools on Aug 2020
Associated with Richard Riley, PhD, CSP®, PMP®Wingman Runner & Fundraiser
Issued by Athletes Serving Athletes on Jan 2023
Associated with Richard Riley, PhD, CSP®, PMP®Father, Advocate & Association Member
Issued by Williams Syndrome Association on May 2011
Associated with Richard Riley, PhD, CSP®, PMP®Father, Advocate & Fundraiser
Issued by The Fathers' Rights Movement on Feb 2018
Associated with Richard Riley, PhD, CSP®, PMP®Blood Donor
Issued by American Red Cross on Mar 2005
Associated with Richard Riley, PhD, CSP®, PMP®2024 Boston Marathon Runner & Charity Fundraiser
Issued by Home For Our Troops on Sept 2023
Associated with Richard Riley, PhD, CSP®, PMP®
Languages
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