HOWARD WHIPPLE
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Results-driven business systems professional with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency through successful enterprise system implementations. Transformed environmental compliance processes by managing critical data systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams, driving improved decision-making and regulatory adherence. Recognized for building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering impactful reporting tools.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Commissioner (Volunteer)
Phoenix Gay Flag Football League
06.2026 - Current
- Provide strategic leadership for one of the nation's largest LGBTQ+ sports organizations.
- Lead an 11-member Board of Directors.
- Guided league strategy and aligned organizational priorities to enhance overall mission effectiveness.
- Oversaw organizational communications to ensure consistent messaging and engagement with stakeholders.
- Strengthened community partnerships to foster collaboration and support for LGBTQ+ initiatives.
- Facilitate board meetings and governance.
- Support policy development.
- Coordinate volunteers and committees.
Safety Data Partner
Arizona State University
05.2021 - Current
- Support the university's Environmental Health & Safety department by managing enterprise environmental and safety information systems used across Arizona State University.
- Serve as the primary administrator for critical environmental compliance data supporting emergency response, regulatory reporting, hazardous material tracking, and operational decision-making
- Served on the team that evaluated, selected, and implemented a new enterprise Environmental Health & Safety management system.
- Evaluated approximately 10 software vendors, narrowed the field to three finalists, and helped develop the evaluation criteria used during vendor selection.
- Implemented new system through six-month rollout, including planning, testing, communications, training, and user support.
- Redesigned hazardous material receiving and inventory workflows in collaboration with Procurement, Environmental Health & Safety leadership, and Central Receiving.
- Helped introduce barcode-enabled inventory tracking to improve chemical accountability across campus.
- Manage and maintain 175,000+ hazardous material records, 4,500-5,500 registered laboratories and operational spaces, and 3,000-4,000 active system users
- Perform user access governance, audits, and permissions management to ensure system security and compliance.
- Develop digital forms and workflow improvements that reduce manual work and improve operational efficiency.
- Train staff and student workers on environmental data systems, hazardous materials management, and compliance procedures.
- Partner with technical teams, researchers, laboratory personnel, procurement staff, facilities, and leadership to resolve operational issues and improve business processes.
Director of Recruitment & Retention (Volunteer)
Phoenix Gay Flag Football League
06.2025 - 06.2026
- Developed recruitment strategies for diverse teams within the LGBTQ+ sports community.
- Created initiatives to enhance player recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention, contributing to increased league participation.
- Coordinated outreach efforts to increase engagement with potential players and volunteers.
- Led training sessions for recruitment volunteers on effective communication techniques.
Environmental Technician III
Envirosure, LLC
02.2018 - 05.2021
- Managed environmental compliance programs, fostering long-term client relationships through proactive communication and technical expertise.
- Managed client compliance programs for OSHA, EPA, and state environmental regulations.
- Conducted environmental inspections and compliance audits to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
- Developed Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans.
- Advised clients on regulatory compliance strategies, enhancing operational practices and reducing risk.
- Provided environmental consulting services to commercial and industrial clients throughout Arizona.
- Prepared Tier II hazardous chemical reports.
- Built trusted relationships through responsive customer service and technical expertise.
Director of Sustainability
Atlasta Catering
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed company-wide sustainability initiatives.
- Led sustainability initiatives, coordinating environmental programs across multiple hospitality operations to enhance overall sustainability efforts.
- Coordinated recycling and composting programs, promoting waste reduction and resource recovery.
- Reduced waste through operational improvements.
- Measured sustainability performance metrics to track progress and inform strategy.
- Collaborated across departments to improve operational efficiency.
Education
Certificate - Data Analytics & Visualization
Arizona State University
07-2026
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Phoenix
05-2015
Associate of Arts - Communication
University of Phoenix
02-2013
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance Management
- Environmental regulations
- Environmental Data Management
- Data Analysis
- Data Quality & Visualization
- Software Implementation
- Process improvement
- Workflow Development
- Operational Reporting
- Stakeholder Management
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft Excel
- Environmental systems
- Analytical problem solving
MAJOR PROJECTS
- Enterprise Environmental Management System Implementation, Served on the university project team responsible for replacing Arizona State University's enterprise environmental management platform., Responsibilities, Evaluated 10 software vendors, Helped create vendor evaluation criteria, Participated in software demonstrations, Assisted with vendor recommendation process, Supported implementation planning, Tested system functionality, Coordinated stakeholder communications, Assisted with user adoption, Helped troubleshoot implementation issues, Supported successful enterprise rollout
- Operational Process Improvement, Partnered with Procurement and Environmental Health & Safety leadership to redesign hazardous material receiving processes., Results included:, Improved inventory visibility, Better barcode tracking, Increased process consistency, Stronger compliance, Reduced manual effort
Affiliations
- Commissioner, PGFFL - Phoenix, AZ (2026 - Present)
- Director of Recruitment & Retention, PGFFL - Phoenix, AZ (2025 - 2026)
Timeline
Commissioner (Volunteer)
Phoenix Gay Flag Football League
06.2026 - Current
Director of Recruitment & Retention (Volunteer)
Phoenix Gay Flag Football League
06.2025 - 06.2026
Safety Data Partner
Arizona State University
05.2021 - Current
Environmental Technician III
Envirosure, LLC
02.2018 - 05.2021
Director of Sustainability
Atlasta Catering
01.2016 - 01.2017
Certificate - Data Analytics & Visualization
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Communication
University of Phoenix