Kevin K. Gantz, P.G.

Experience

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  Lake Engineering

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1992

  Project Manager

  Environmental consulting consisting of RCRA Part B Permit applications, soil and groundwater investigations, OSHA air monitoring, and Phase I ESA projects.

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  ERM

  Jan 1992 - Jan 2002

  Senior Project Manager

  Served as the Lead Auditor on over 50 industrial ISO 14001/OHSAS 18001 certification audits for ERM-CVS. Clients included: BP (petroleum and chemical refineries, pipelines & terminals), ENI Petroleum (onshore and offshore drilling), Exterran (natural gas), Arvin Meritor (automotive parts manufacturing), Miami International Airport (fueling terminals), Johnson & Johnson (McNeil Consumer Health Care manufacturing plants), Timken (bearing plants) and many othersProject Manager for ESAs of 125 sites in 19 states within 4 months for ALLTELPrepared SARA/EPCRA 312 and 313 reports for numerous industrial clients including the management of over 100 Tier II reports per year for ALLTEL Show less

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  Gantz Environmental

  Jan 2002 - Feb 2011

  Senior Consultant

  ▪ Developed and implemented EHS Management Systems for ISO certification across notable clients like BP Chemical and Honeywell Aerospace.▪ Managed comprehensive environmental regulatory compliance for the Meritor plant in York, SC, overseeing the Title V air permit, SPCC, SWPPP, and hazardous waste management.

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  MWH

  Feb 2011 - Nov 2013

  Senior EHS Consultant

  ▪ Managed regulatory compliance audits for major industrial clients, including GE, Honeywell, and Tyco.▪ Led multiple audit teams for global integration projects, ensuring seamless coordination and compliance.▪ Directed the assessment and development of drinking water permitting for 25 sites across the US.

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  Parkway Products

  Nov 2013 - Jun 2014

  Corporate EHS Manager

  ▪ Achieved ISO 14001 certification for two plants within nine months.▪ Conducted comprehensive EHS regulatory compliance audits at five manufacturing plants.▪ Developed and delivered EHS procedures and training programs across multiple plant locations.▪ Provided quarterly onsite EHS compliance training and support in Saltillo, Mexico.

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  QuintilesIMS

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2017

  Associate Director - EHS - Americas

  ▪ Directed environmental, health, and safety (EHS) management for eight clinical research laboratories, a Phase I Unit, and 20 business offices across the Americas, ensuring compliance and safety for 13,200 employees in seven countries.▪ Spearheaded the development of the corporate EHS Management System, leading to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications for four laboratories, enhancing global EHS standards.▪ Managed and conducted comprehensive EHS regulatory compliance and internal management system audits across all laboratory locations, driving continual improvement and risk reduction.▪ Oversaw all aspects of EHS delivery at the Marietta facility and successfully integrated three new California labs, ensuring smooth transitions and compliance through monthly onsite visits.▪ Led sustainability metric reporting for 26 locations, contributing to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) greenhouse gas emissions reporting and supporting global sustainability goals.▪ Implemented region-wide EHS strategies, ensuring consistent application of policies and fostering a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. Show less

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  ERM CVS

  Jul 2017 - now

  Project Manager / Lead Assessor

  ▪ Direct the planning and execution of individual and group certifications across aerospace, manufacturing, mining, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, and investment sectors, ensuring timely and successful project delivery.▪ Negotiate and manage multi-year contracts for certifications in aerospace, manufacturing, and other sectors.▪ Consulting on contracts, developing multi-site sampling plans, scheduling audits, and leading all client communications, resulting in strong client satisfaction and repeat business.▪ Review detailed audit reports and manage invoices, maintaining accuracy and compliance while meeting project timelines and budget constraints.▪ Lead direct client engagements, handling report reviews, and streamlining invoicing processes.▪ ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 20121.▪ Conduct EHS regulatory and management system compliance audits onsite at manufacturing facilities approximately 75% of the monthly scheduled time, identifying key areas for improvement and ensuring adherence to ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 20121 standards.▪ Certifying Lead Auditor for ISO 14001 (Environmental), ISO 45001 (Health & Safety), and ISO 20121 (Event Sustainability), consistently delivering high-quality certification processes tailored to client needs. Show less