Brad Schugardt
About Brad Schugardt
Brad Schugardt is a Senior EHS Manager for the West Division at Advance Auto Parts, with extensive experience in environmental health and safety management across various companies. He has held significant roles at Amazon, TruGreen, and several other organizations, and holds degrees in Kinesiology and Ergonomics and Safety.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Brad Schugardt serves as the Senior EHS Manager for the West Division at Advance Auto Parts. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's commitment to environmental health and safety in California. In this role, he focuses on implementing safety protocols and fostering a culture of safety within the organization.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Prior to his current role, Brad worked at Amazon as a Multi-Site EHS Manager from 2016 to 2020. During his four years in this position, he was based in San Bernardino, California, where he managed environmental health and safety initiatives across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and promoting best practices.
Background in Safety Management
Brad has a diverse background in safety management, having worked in various roles prior to joining Advance Auto Parts. He served as Division Safety Manager at TruGreen from 2014 to 2016 in the Indianapolis area and as Corporate EHS Manager at Phillips Pet Food & Supplies from 2013 to 2014. His experience also includes roles at Avery Dennison and Puratos, where he focused on environmental health and safety management.
Education and Expertise
Brad Schugardt holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Temple University, which he completed from 2002 to 2006. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Ergonomics and Safety from the University of Massachusetts, studying from 2006 to 2008. His educational background supports his extensive technical and management knowledge in the EHS field.
Focus on Safety Culture
Brad is dedicated to creating a world-class safety culture within organizations. He employs strategic and hands-on approaches to enhance safety practices and drive change. His experience in collaborating with various organizational levels has been instrumental in improving business performance through effective safety management.