2026 CALL FOR SPEAKERS/ABSTRACTS WILL OPEN IN JULY, 2025
Tracks & Schedule
2025 EHS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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Education Sessions: Monday, June 2
None at this time.
Opening General Session
June 2, 2025
8:30AM - 9:30AM
How to Build Trust & Expertise With After Action Reviews (AARs)
Jake Mazulewicz, JMA Human Reliability Strategies
Sustainability Track
June 2, 2025
9:45AM - 10:45AM
The Role of Life Cycle Assessments in Understanding Systems-Level Sustainability
Rachel Meidl, LP.D., MEPM, M.Ed, CHMM, Rice University
Leadership Track
June 2, 2025
9:45AM - 10:45AM
Harnessing the 6 Types of Working Genius to Transform EHS Leadership
John Grubbs, Grubbs Consulting
Foundations of Safety Track
June 2, 2025
9:45AM - 10:45AM
The Bystander Effect
Jordan Burklow, LyondellBasell
The Future of Process Safety Track
June 2, 2025
9:45AM - 10:45AM
Using PowerBI for PSM Reporting
Meg Reese, OxyChem
Leadership Track
June 2, 2025
11:00AM - 12:00PM
The Leadership Edge – Mastering Effective Communication
Tommy Nipp, HASC
The Future of Process Safety Track
June 2, 2025
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Countdown to Compliance: Cracking the Code on EPAs Safer Technology Mandate
Adrienne Young, BSI
Foundations of Safety Track
June 2, 2025
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Actionable AI: A Step Change in Risk Visibility
Samantha Olson and Doug Stephens, Detect Technologies
Keynote Luncheon
June 2, 2025
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Leading with Experience: Building a Safety-First Culture
Kimberly Haas, ExxonMobil
Foundations of Safety Track
June 2, 2025
1:45PM - 2:45PM
Effective Decision-Making by Merging Technologies with Critical Reasoning
Jonathan Klane & Shaine Babineaux, Draeger
Leadership Track
June 2, 2025
1:45PM - 2:45PM
The 7 Natural Principles of Performance Improvement
Tim Autrey, PPI
The Future of Process Safety Track
June 2, 2025
1:45PM - 2:45PM
Process Safety Enforcement Trends
Emily Mott and Greg Dillard, BakerHostetler
Sustainability Track
June 2, 2025
1:45PM - 2:45PM
The People Plan: A Sustainable Solution to Water Bottle Recycling
Richard Bass, Kuraray and Monica Beynaerts, Coastal Ice
Foundations of Safety Track
June 2, 2025
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Building Your Drug Testing Programs (Threats, Solutions, & Policy)
Donnie Martinez, DISA
The Future of Process Safety Track
June 2, 2025
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Beyond the Award: Best Practices from MKO Distinguished Process Safety Award Recipients
Panel: Theresa Tran, TotalEnergies, Scott Miller, Nouryon, Quynh Nguyen, Nouryon and Ryan Kerrigan, ExxonMobil
Sustainability Track
June 2, 2025
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Importance of Water Stewardship and Risk Assessment to Operational Resilience
Matt Howard, The Water Council
Education Sessions: Tuesday, June 3
None at this time.
Opening General Session
June 3, 2025
8:00AM - 9:00AM
The Speed of Trust: Accelerating Safety Leadership in EHS
John Grubbs, Grubbs Consulting
Process Safety Track
June 3, 2025
9:15AM - 10:15AM
HON/SOCMI NSPS RTR Pressure Relief Devices (PRD) Requirements
Inaas Darrat, Trinity Consultants
Air Track
June 3, 2025
9:15AM - 10:15AM
HON/SOCMI NSPS RTR Pressure Relief Devices (PRD) Requirements
Inaas Darrat, Trinity Consultants
Safety Excellence: Award-Winning Best Practices Track
June 3, 2025
9:15AM - 10:15AM
Hazard & Risk Management through the Engineering Whiteboard Review
Doug Wright and Austin Hill, Barnhart Crane & Rigging
Industrial Health Track
June 3, 2025
9:15AM - 10:15AM
Utilizing AI to Optimize EHS
Jed Anderson, EnviroAI
Air Track
June 3, 2025
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Incorporating RMP Requirements into Title V Permits
Meagan Bowman, ExxonMobil
Safety Excellence: Award-Winning Best Practices Track
June 3, 2025
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Trailer Hitch Color Coding System
Nathan Prilop, Brock
Industrial Health Track
June 3, 2025
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Smart Choices, Safe Outcomes: Navigating Chemical Protective Clothing
Steve Mata, DuPont
Process Safety Track
June 3, 2025
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Incorporating RMP requirements into TV Permits
Meagan Bowman, ExxonMobil
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening and Networking Lunch
June 3, 2025
11:30AM - 1:30PM
Air Track
June 3, 2025
1:45PM - 2:45PM
HON Fenceline Monitoring Pilot Study Lessons Learned
Richard Bergeron, OxyChem & Joe Espinosa, Enthalpy Analytical
Process Safety Track
June 3, 2025
1:45PM - 2:45PM
Practical Guidance To Help You Comply With EPA's 2024 RMP Revisions
Neil Prophet and Anna Shinkawa, ioMosaic Corporation
Safety Excellence: Award Winning Best Practices Track
June 3, 2025
1:45PM - 2:45PM
Comprehensive Workforce Screening Solutions
Margaret Gilbert and Don Owens, Health and Safety Council
Industrial Health Track
June 3, 2025
1:45PM - 2:45PM
The Future of Safety: How Human Performance, Data Science, and Predictive AI Can Unlock New Possibilities in Safety Performance
Kari R Strobel, Ph.D. , Vetergy Group
Air Track
June 3, 2025
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Permitting and Modeling Challenges Related to the Revised PM2.5 Annual NAAQS
Rawan El-Afifi, All4
Process Safety Track
June 3, 2025
3:00PM - 4:00PM
A New View of Human Factors in Process Safety
David Wilbur, Vetergy Group
Industrial Health Track
June 3, 2025
3:00PM - 4:00PM
The Intersection Between Occupational Safety & Health and Workplace Mental and Behavioral Health
Cynthia M. Crespo-Bonaparte, UT Health Houston
Safety Excellence: Award-Winning Best Practices Track
June 3, 2025
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Beyond the Plan: Building a Culture of Accountability Around Extra Hazardous Work
Ariel Schrader & Jay Bice, H+M Industrial
Education Sessions: Wednesday, June 4
None at this time.
Opening General Session
June 4, 2025
8:30AM - 9:30AM
Resilience and Rise: Women Leading the Future of Chemical Manufacturing
Moderator: MaryJane Mudd, EHCMA; Panelists: Jessica Vasquez, ExxonMobil, Christina Penrose, Lubrizol, Morgan Dart, BASF
Process Safety for Leaders Track
June 4, 2025
9:45AM - 10:45AM
Major Incident Response: Preparation, Tasks, and Lessons Learned
Matt Kuryla, Scott Elliott and Harrison Reback, Baker Botts
Industry Best Practices Track
June 4, 2025
9:45AM - 10:45AM
Mobile Rounds: Innovative Programs to Enhance Operator's Knowledge and Safety Performance
Gloria Blanco, Mike Quave, Yuri Brooman and Allen Ward, GoodYear
Emergency Response & Security Track
June 4, 2025
9:45AM - 10:45AM
Preparing for, Responding to, and Handling the Aftermath of Catastrophic Accidents
Emily Mott & Greg Dillard, BakerHostetler
Process Safety for Leaders Track
June 4, 2025
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Mobile Rounds: Innovative Programs to Enhance Operator's Knowledge and Safety Performance
Gloria Blanco, Mike Quave, Yuri Brooman and Allen Ward, GoodYear
Industry Best Practices Track
June 4, 2025
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Lessons from the Flight Deck
Patrick Browne, Flight Deck Safety Initiatives
Emergency Response & Security Track
June 4, 2025
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Application of Hybrid Decon for Industrial Emergency Response
Reggie Norton, First Line Technology
Water & Waste Track
June 4, 2025
11:00AM - 12:00PM
In Places You Did Not Think: Innovative Approaches to Plastic Management
Dr. Briana Sealey, Ramboll
Keynote Luncheon
June 4, 2025
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Find Your Voice. Find Your Power. Redefining What It Means to be Strong
Allan Kehler
Process Safety for Leaders Track
June 4, 2025
1:45PM - 2:45PM
How to Break Bad Habits
Joseph White, AEU LEAD
Industry Best Practices Track
June 4, 2025
1:45PM - 2:45PM
AI Technology, Applications, and Adoption for EH&S
Justin Nhan, BASF
Water & Waste Track
June 4, 2025
1:45PM - 2:45PM
RCRA Administrative Orders: An Example of 30-Years of Investigation, Remediation, and What’s Next
Jim McDade, GSI Global
Emergency Response & Security Track
June 4, 2025
1:45PM - 2:45PM
Electric Vehicles and Li-Ion Batteries – What First Responders Need to Know
Gordon Lohmeyer, Texas A & M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)
Process Safety for Leaders Track
June 4, 2025
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Does Management of Change Apply to People and Organizations Too?
David Drerup, Operational Sustainability
Emergency Response & Security Track
June 4, 2025
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Active Shooter Awareness
Jamie Merriman, Indovinya
Industry Best Practices Track
June 4, 2025
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Adapting Safety Tools to Fit Your Culture: Lessons from the Field
John Lewis, Southern Ionics
Water & Waste Track
June 4, 2025
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Future-Proofing for PFAS Regulations: Insights and Preparation for 2025 and Beyond
Andrew Pawlisz, Trihydro
Education Sessions: Thursday, June 5
None at this time.
Advanced Process Safety Track
June 5, 2025
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Human Factors Analysis as a Tool for Enhancing Human Performance and Reducing Risk
Lance Muniz, Vetergy Group
Environmental Hot Topics Track
June 5, 2025
9:00AM - 10:00AM
HON Fenceline Monitoring (FLM) Implications to Existing FLM Programs
Hedric Strickland, TRICORD
EHS Leadership Track
June 5, 2025
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Lessons in Safety Excellence: The Journey of an Award-Winning Leaders
Paul Fritsch, Gulf Coast Growth Ventures and Phil Matherne, ExxonMobil
American Chemistry Council Workshop
June 5, 2025
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Navigating Regulatory Change and AI Innovation in Chemical Manufacturing: Balancing Compliance, Safety, and Sustainability
Facilitator: Danny Forest, ACC - Regulatory Panel: Logan Harrell, TCC and Collin Brecher, ACC; AI Panel: Chris Clinton, INEOS, Seth Robins, Covestro and Micah Smith, BakerHoster
Advanced Process Safety Track
June 5, 2025
10:15AM - 11:15AM
Critical Thinking Training: Bridging the Gap Between Theory & Practice
Wesley Sasser, ExxonMobil
Environmental Hot Topics Track
June 5, 2025
10:15AM - 11:15AM
Review of Refrigerant Management Rule
Aaron Hebert, BGE
EHS Leadership Track
June 5, 2025
10:15AM - 11:15AM
The Dos and Don’ts of an OSHA Inspection
Courtney M. Malveaux, McGuireWoods, LLP
Exhibit Hall Network Lunch
June 5, 2025
11:00AM - 1:00PM
EHS Leadership Track
June 5, 2025
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Unlocking Operational Resilience: Elevating Safety, Human Factors, and Leadership for Tomorrow’s Challenges
Mark Palmer, Vetergy
Advanced Process Safety Track
June 5, 2025
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Enhancing Your Existing Facility Siting Study
Neil Prophet, Anna Shinkawa, ioMosaic Corp.
Environmental Hot Topics Track
June 5, 2025
1:00PM - 2:00PM
MSGP Reissuance: PFAS in Permitting and Other Updates
Alexander Passe and Paulina Williams, Baker Botts
Plant Manager Round Table
June 5, 2025
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Closed door session for Plant Managers only
Moderator and Topics TBD
Environmental Hot Topics Track
June 5, 2025
2:15PM - 3:15PM
30 TAC 338 Rule Implementation
Shannon Frazier, TCEQ
Advanced Process Safety Track
June 5, 2025
2:15PM - 3:15PM
30 TAC 338 Rule Implementation
Shannon Frazier, TCEQ
EHS Leadership Track
June 5, 2025
2:15PM - 3:15PM
From Compliance to Commitment: Strengthening Safety Culture Through Leadership Engagement
Shannon Overland, DEKRA
