Tim Bent

Experience

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  Technical Drilling Services

  Nov 1981 - Jun 1985

  Consulting Geologist

  Consulting on and monitoring operations for shallow (3,000’) to deep (23,000’), oil & gas exploration projectsStratigraphic interpretation for production or safety-related zones, drilling safety & emergency response (blowout prevention & response, etc.), field liaison to petroleum companies’ corporate offices

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  RAMPCO, OKC

  Jun 1985 - Jun 1988

  Geological Manager

  Petroleum exploration and production, specializing in water-flood technologyDeveloped and promoted prospects, supervised oil & water drilling and production processes, testified before Oklahoma Corporation Commission for successful reservoir unitization Managed field operations, ensured compliance with underground injection practices regulations

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  Kerr McGee

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1991

  Consultant / Project Manager

  Environmental project management: CERCLA, RCRA, UST, A&D: investigation, strategy, design, construction, operations, disposal; oil refining, chemical mfg., storage, pipelines, retail operationsSuccessfully closed >100 UST sites in 2 years

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  McLaren / Hart Environmental Engineering

  Jun 1991 - Dec 1993

  Geoscience Department Manager

  Geosciences Dept. Manager (1992-1993) Managing client relations and staff on projects as listed below.Geoscientist (1991-1992)Project Management: Remedial Investigations, Feasibility Studies, Remedial Systems Design and Implementation, RCRA and Generator Closures, Property Transaction Site Assessments, UST, etc.Groundwater Modeling, Groundwater and Soil Remediation design and implementation.

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  Bridgestone Americas

  Dec 1993 - Apr 2015

  Retired Director, Environmental Affairs

  Tim Bent retired as Director of Environmental Affairs for Nashville-based Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM) the largest subsidiary of the Bridgestone Global Group. He directed design, development and execution of organizational strategies for excellence in environmental compliance, performance and reputation for BSAM including its subsidiaries across North and South America, Africa and Europe. There he implemented strategies through partnering with stakeholders to effectively integrate environmental risks and opportunities and improve processes, business models, products and properties. Responsibilities included sustainable infrastructure, pollution prevention; management systems; compliance assistance; remediation; real estate; community engagement, advocacy and negotiation; product environmental aspects management; and driving environmental teamwork and tools across Bridgestone's global presence.Mr. Bent served on the Board of Directors for the Wildlife Habitat Council and EPA's National Advisory Committee, which advises the Administrator of EPA on specific U.S. government policy issues related to the implementation of the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation, part of NAFTA. He also served as Chairman of the Manufacturer's Alliance Environmental Council, and Chairman of the Environmental and Resource Recovery Committee for the Rubber Manufacturers Association (now US Tire Manufacturers Association) and Chairman of the Scrap Tire Management Council. Mr. Bent earned his Master of Science in Geology from Oklahoma State University, and his Dual Bachelor of Science in Geology and Conservation from Kent State University. Show less

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  Wildlife Habitat Council

  Jan 2008 - Mar 2016

  Board of Directors

  The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) is a nonprofit, non-lobbying organization dedicated to increasing the quality and amount of wildlife habitat on corporate, private and public lands. WHC devotes its resources to building partnerships with corporations and conservation groups to create solutions that balance the demands of economic growth with the requirements of a healthy, biodiverse and sustainable environment. WHC-assisted wildlife habitat and conservation education programs are found in 43 states, the District of Columbia and nine other countries. The WHC Board is made up of representatives from industry and the conservation and education NGO communities. To learn more, visit www.wildlifehc.org. Show less

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  US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  Jan 2010 - Apr 2016

  Advisory Committee Member

  The National Advisory Committee advises the Administrator of EPA in her role on the Commission for Environmental Cooperation regarding policy issues related to the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Environmental Supplemental Agreements. The Committee is responsible for providing recommendations to help assure that business and industry, academia, and non-governmental organizations are represented in the development of U.S. environmental policy positions affected by NAFTA. To learn more, visit http://www.cec.org/ Show less

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  Manufacturers Alliance

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  Past Chairman, Environmental, Health & Safety Council

  Over 2,000 executives participate in the network of MAPI Councils, each emphasizing the exchange of knowledge and expertise among industry thought-leaders. The EHS Council Chair helps develop the Council agenda, engage with Council members to help develop content and preside over meetings. To learn more, visit http://www.mapi.net/councils/environmental-health-safety