Waste management
10 hazardous waste management experts
These ten professionals have managed hazardous waste in their own roles at universities, hospitals and manufacturers. A reader can learn from them how organizations handle hazardous waste identification, disposal and regulatory compliance.
Professionals to explore
01—10Adam Cook, CHMM
LinkedInExperience: Hazardous Materials Compliance Officer · University of Kentucky
Hazardous Materials Compliance Officer at University of Kentucky since April 2026, where the profile describes providing institutional leadership and regulatory authority for hazardous waste compliance programs supporting University academic, research and UK HealthCare operations. Former Environmental Affairs Compliance Manager at University of Kentucky (2025–2026) and Environmental Engineer at Central Motor Wheel of America (2021–2025).
Bridgett Smith
LinkedInExperience: Hazardous Materials Supervisor · St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Hazardous Materials Supervisor at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital since February 2018, where the profile describes supervising the institution's chemical safety and hazardous waste disposal program and directly supervising a team of hazardous materials technicians. Former Hazardous Chemical Technician at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC (2009–2015).
Christoph Tscharner
LinkedInExperience: SHE Expert - Hazardous Waste Manager, Waste Projects · Roche
SHE Expert - Hazardous Waste Manager, Waste Projects at Roche since September 2024, where the profile describes classification, assessment and advice on waste for internal and external partners, and ensuring legally compliant disposal of hazardous and general waste. Former Chapter Lead Site Basel Kaiseraugst, SHE Expert - Hazardous Waste Manager at Roche (2022–2024).
David Estey
LinkedInExperience: Environment, Health and Safety Manager, Hazardous and Infectious Waste Manager · University of South Carolina
Environment, Health and Safety Manager, Hazardous and Infectious Waste Manager at University of South Carolina since March 2024, where the profile describes assisting with weekly waste pick-ups and weekly inspections. Also Environmental Chemist at University of South Carolina since December 2017, and former Operations Supervisor - Lead Chemist at Tradebe Environmental Services, LLC. (2012–2017).
Jordyn Castañeda-Knipp
LinkedInExperience: Hazardous Waste Manager · University of Missouri-Kansas City
Hazardous Waste Manager at University of Missouri-Kansas City since June 2026, a role also held there from 2024 to 2025. The profile describes offering technical assistance with hazardous waste identification, determination and disposal from research spaces, and managing UMKC's LQG and SQG sites in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
Joshua Zaharias
LinkedInExperience: Director of Hazardous Waste · Froedtert Health
Director of Hazardous Waste at Froedtert Health since June 2018. Former Staff Scientist at The Sigma Group, Inc. (2016–2018), and Waste Management Specialist (2014–2016) and Environmental Program Associate (2013–2015) at Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Kurt Paul, P.E., CHMM, QISP
LinkedInExperience: Hazardous Waste and Materials Program Manager · Northrop Grumman
Hazardous Waste and Materials Program Manager at Northrop Grumman since February 2023. The profile says Kurt currently manages the Hazardous Materials & Waste Program at a 10,000-employee facility. Former Senior Environmental Engineer at Southern California Edison (SCE) (2020–2023) and Environmental Engineer there (2017–2019 and 2014–2016).
Manindar Kaur
LinkedInExperience: Chemical Safety Officer -Environmental Health and Services · Kennesaw State University
Chemical Safety Officer -Environmental Health and Services at Kennesaw State University since May 2026, where the profile describes spearheading chemical safety and hazardous waste management programs. Former Senior Operations Manager (2018–2022) and Operations Manager (2017–2018) at IDEXX, and Project Program Manager at Carbice (2022–2023).
Matthew Doty
LinkedInExperience: Hazardous Materials Program Manager · University of Florida
Hazardous Materials Program Manager at University of Florida since May 2015, where the profile describes managing an LQG/TSDF facility servicing 3000+ laboratories. Former Hazardous Mat Program Manager (2005–2015) and Coordinator, Environmental Health & Safety (2005–2015) at University of Florida, and Environmental Specialist at Alachua County Environmental Protection Department (1998–2002).
Todd Miller
LinkedInExperience: RCRA Program Manager · The University of Georgia
RCRA Program Manager at The University of Georgia since March 2010, where the profile says Todd manages hazardous waste for the University of Georgia, including site visits to research laboratories to aid in disposal of hazardous and solid waste. Also EHS Supervisor at The University of Georgia since 2010.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's setting to yours, since hazardous waste from research laboratories, a hospital and a manufacturing plant differs in volume, waste types and the rules that apply. Also consider whether you need help running day-to-day collection and disposal or designing a program across several sites, and pick someone whose roles covered that scope.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you set up hazardous waste collection and storage so generators across the organization follow the rules?
- 02What do you look for when choosing and overseeing hazardous waste disposal vendors?
- 03How do you prepare for regulatory inspections and keep required reports current?
Reaching hazardous waste management experts
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Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 10 companies, including University of Kentucky, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Roche, based on profile data retrieved on October 4, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
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