Judith Hazel Herman
Indialantic,FL
Summary
Experienced environmental and sustainability professional with a demonstrated history of success managing multiple projects, programs, and accounts across departments with a diverse range of industries (Energy/Utility, Food and Beverage, Aerospace and Defense). Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills.
Work History
Remediation Manager, Corporate EHS
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with Director of Environmental Remediation to define strategy and manage enterprise environmental remediation program working with internal counsel and facility and Segment leadership
- Directed environmental due diligence program related to entrance and exit of properties including support for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures of businesses
- Supported management of company environmental remediation reserves for internal and external financial reporting requirements
- Achieved project closure and cost reduction, cost avoidance, and risk reduction for active matters with over $87,000 in savings/cost avoidance in 2021
Energy Manager, Corporate Sustainability
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Supported development/management of Corporate Environmental Sustainability Program and strategy, policy/procedures, and ESG reporting
- Collaborated with multiple functions and leaders up to C-level to ensure company's ESG goals and long-term targets for GHG reductions, water use reductions, and waste diversion were met
- Directed environmental sustainability data collection/analysis and tracked metrics
- Responsible for public disclosures including managing CDP Climate and Water submissions and improving 2020 corporate scores
- Supported L3Harris’ inaugural Sustainability Report (published March 2021)
- Developed and managed corporate Energy Strategy to support achievement of L3Harris’ long-term GHG emissions reduction target including renewable energy procurement
- Integral in negotiation and execution of company's first utility scale renewable energy Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA), Elm Branch Solar resulting in annual positive net settlements in the millions
- VPPA renewable energy certificates (RECs) supported corporate GHG emissions reduction leading to surpassing 2030 GHG reduction goal three years ahead of schedule
Senior Program Manager
TRC
Golden, CO
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Directed environmental compliance and sustainability projects
- Led development of tools and best practices for identifying ESG risks and opportunities
- Managed program for integrating ESG into investment processes
- Managed and conducted environmental due diligence projects for mergers and acquisitions as trusted advisor for private equity investment and law firms
Market Director/Senior Program Manager
TRC
Golden, CO
12.2016 - 12.2019
- Environmental Market Director responsible for leading regional client development efforts
- Generated >$1M in proposals and achieved contract value >$500K in 2018
- Directed environmental compliance and sustainability projects
Senior Environmental Analyst
Xcel Energy Services, Inc.
03.2010 - 12.2016
- Key member of three-person team responsible for managing corporate GHG emissions and environmental sustainability reporting
- Managed development and implementation of corporate GHG reporting procedures
- Spearheaded innovative environmental team-building initiatives and trained and mentored junior analysts.
- Coordinated reporting of internal key performance indicators
- Environmental technical lead for 600 megawatt wind energy project
- Directed implementation of enterprise environmental software solution
- Led team evaluating carbon management solutions to identify financially viable use of innovative fuel and carbon capture technologies
- Conducted environmental policy, regulatory, and technology research and analysis
- Supported high profile projects that publicly promoted Xcel’s environmental leadership (e.g., Carbon Offsets Pilot Project, The Chairman’s Fund Electric Vehicles Project, and Biomass Co-firing demonstration evaluation)
Senior Environmental Analyst
Xcel Energy Services, Inc.
Golden, CO
06.2009 - 04.2010
- Served as lead regional auditor managing and conducting multimedia environmental audits on electric generation and gas facilities and programs
Associate Project Manager/Principal in Charge
ARCADIS U.S., Inc
Boulder, CO
11.2006 - 05.2009
- Account principal for utility/energy industry clients
- Directed remediation, permitting, and compliance projects
- Environmental technical lead for wind energy development projects
- Managed and conducted environmental due diligence projects for mergers and acquisitions as well as Phase I and Phase II ESAs on commercial, industrial, and agricultural properties throughout US and Mexico
- Coordinated development of environmental programs including environmental training materials, global corporate environmental standards, and CO2 reduction strategies
- Responsible for global business development
Business Development Manager
The RETEC Group, Inc.
Fort Collins, CO
02.2005 - 11.2006
- Responsible for new account development and lead management generating estimated potential revenue of $2 to $5 million
Project Engineer/Project Manager
The RETEC Group, Inc.
Fort Collins, CO
07.2000 - 01.2005
- Project manager and engineer for environmental remediation projects in multiple US States
- Served as interim environmental manager at brewery facility providing on-site environmental compliance support
- Supervised, trained, and mentored junior level engineers and scientists
Staff Engineer
The Schneider Corporation
Indianapolis, IN
01.1998 - 06.2000
Engineering Intern
The Schneider Corporation
Indianapolis, IN
05.1995 - 12.1997
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Skills
- Account and project management
- Renewable energy Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and renewable energy development
- Understanding of US energy markets
- Environmental and energy research and policy analysis
- Corporate environmental and sustainability strategy development and reporting
- Proficiency with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting frameworks and standards
- Carbon management and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reporting (Scope 1, 2, and 3)
- Environmental program, policy, and procedure development
- Project engineering
- Directing environmental fieldwork and construction oversight
- Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) compliance management
- Environmental due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
- Business development
https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithhazel/
Timeline
Remediation Manager, Corporate EHS - L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
03.2021 - 10.2022
Energy Manager, Corporate Sustainability - L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
01.2020 - 03.2021
Senior Program Manager - TRC
08.2018 - 12.2019
Market Director/Senior Program Manager - TRC
12.2016 - 12.2019
Senior Environmental Analyst - Xcel Energy Services, Inc.
03.2010 - 12.2016
Senior Environmental Analyst - Xcel Energy Services, Inc.
06.2009 - 04.2010
Associate Project Manager/Principal in Charge - ARCADIS U.S., Inc
11.2006 - 05.2009
Business Development Manager - The RETEC Group, Inc.
02.2005 - 11.2006
Project Engineer/Project Manager - The RETEC Group, Inc.
07.2000 - 01.2005
Staff Engineer - The Schneider Corporation
01.1998 - 06.2000
Engineering Intern - The Schneider Corporation
05.1995 - 12.1997
Purdue University - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
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