Kaitie Workman
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Regulatory compliance and environmental program manager with 6+ years of progressive leadership experience overseeing complex multi-faceted environmental programs, emergency response coordination, and capital improvement projects. Demonstrated expertise managing regulatory relationships with CDPHE, EPA, and local agencies including administration of water-adjacent programs including Wastewater/Effluent Management, Stormwater, SPCC, and Beneficiary Reuse Permit Development. Lead cross-functional teams toward measurable compliance and sustainability outcomes. Proven communicator and strategic thinker skilled at translating regulatory requirements into actionable compliance frameworks, fostering collaborative partnerships with government agencies, and driving proactive safety and environmental culture across large operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Anheuser-Busch, LLC
Fort Collins, CO
08.2022 - Current
- Oversee comprehensive Environmental Programs ensuring continuous compliance with local, state, and federal regulations including Wastewater/Effluent Management, Stormwater, SPCC, Title V Air Permit, GHG/CFC, Ammonia PSM/IIAR, Hazard Communication, DOT Shipping, Hazardous & Universal Waste, Radiation Safety, Asbestos, Lead, Pesticides, Risk Management Plan, EPCRA, OSHA, NFPA, and ANSI standards
- Consistent engagement across departments to ensure compliance is met and optimized across all operations while maintaining production needs
- Preparation, correspondence, and coordination involving regulatory reports, reviews, internal and external audits, and inspections
- Proactive planning for incoming regulatory adaptations and emerging environmental concerns including GEMM II State Rulemaking rollout planning and implementation alongside consultants and North American Zone leadership
- Provide EHS guidance and compliance oversight on Capital Expenditure projects across planning, design, construction, and commissioning phases
- Guides CAPEX team in management of change process, safety and environmental project planning, contractor onboarding, risk assessment oversite, and safety planning
- Acts as a project manager for ongoing process and operational improvements
- Development of projects through identification of facility safety and environmental hazards
- Coordination with senior leadership and department area managers in alignment with Anheuser-Busch Global and North American Zone technical standards
- Direct facility Emergency Preparedness Program and HAZWOPER/HAZMAT Team, including development and execution of emergency response table tops and drill scenarios (medical, fire, ammonia, CO₂, chemical, and oil spill) in collaboration with onsite security, Poudre Fire Authority, City of Fort Collins Police Department, LETA, and UC Health
- Coordinate with regional stakeholders including the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Poudre Fire Authority, Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed, The Nature Conservancy, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, and Colorado Green Business Network
- Support source water protection, remediation efforts, and climate and fire mitigation strategies
- Lead both Environmental and Safety Committees in community engagement and facility wide training and education
- Manage Sustainability Program encompassing Soil, Groundwater, and Water Resource Management; Water and Energy use optimization
- Champion Environmental Zero Impact goals, Risk Analysis, renewable energy evaluation, and strategic cascading of 2025 & 2030 sustainability targets in alignment with emerging regulatory requirements
- Directly works with Utility department to trend resource usage and production demands to assess department needs while driving operational improvement
- Design, deliver, and facilitate training programs and large-group presentations through the format of workshops, presentations, communication meetings, annual refreshers, and initial onboarding
- Identify knowledge gaps and develop targeted training interventions for facility leadership and staff
- Champion cultural transition from reactive to proactive safety practices through implementation of systems-thinking frameworks, enhanced hazard identification processes, and data-driven risk mitigation strategies
- Manage budgetary oversight for department expenditures ensuring fiscal accountability and vendor procurement and PO processes
- Supervise and provide strategic direction to Anheuser-Busch leadership and team members, fostering accountability, professional development, and high performance in executing environmental, safety, and operational objectives
Assistant Project Manager
RLH Engineering
Windsor, CO
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided Owner’s Representative services for Weld RE-5J School District Bonding Projects:
- Environmental Consultant Point of Contact
- Coordinated with City, School District, and Contractors for project development and permitting while applying BEST Grant knowledge to planning and execution
- Managed master budget for six simultaneous school improvement projects
- Created, reviewed, and awarded Requests for Qualifications/Proposals
- Served Northern Colorado clients including Colorado State University, Jefferson County Public Schools, Thompson Valley School District, St. Vrain Valley School District, Poudre School District, and Boulder Valley School District
- Prepared building survey documents, reports, construction documents, management plans, and proposals for environmental consulting services including architect schematic, design, and construction document analysis for building renovation and demolition projects
- Converted survey and architectural documentation for building permitting and provided project oversight during abatement activities on construction projects
Project Technician
RLH Engineering
Windsor, CO
09.2019 - 09.2021
Student Sanitarian Intern
Oakland County
Pontiac, MI
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Completed environmental health internship with Oakland County, gaining field experience in public health sanitation programs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health, Global Environmental Sustainability
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO08.2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- AutoCAD Essentials
- Bluebeam
- Adobe
- Smartsheets
- PowerBI
- SOP Writer
Certifications And Credentials
- DOT Shipper Certification
- Hazmat Program Coordinator
- HAZWOPER Certified
- Radiation Safety Officer
- CDPHE Building Inspector (Asbestos)
Timeline
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Anheuser-Busch, LLC
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
RLH Engineering
09.2021 - 08.2022
Project Technician
RLH Engineering
09.2019 - 09.2021
Student Sanitarian Intern
Oakland County
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health, Global Environmental Sustainability
Colorado State University