Megan Cook
About Megan Cook
Megan Cook serves as the Supervisor of HazMat Compliance at American Tower, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in environmental policy and extensive experience in environmental compliance, she supervises a team focused on nationwide compliance in various environmental areas.
Work at American Tower
Megan Cook has been employed at American Tower since 2011, holding various positions over the years. She currently serves as Supervisor of HazMat Compliance, a role she has held since 2019. In this capacity, she supervises a team responsible for nationwide compliance in areas such as air emissions permitting, hazmat inventory reporting, and spill response. Prior to her current role, she worked as an Environmental Compliance Coordinator and later as a Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist. Her experience at American Tower spans over a decade, reflecting her deep involvement in environmental compliance within the telecommunications sector.
Education and Expertise
Megan Cook holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Fish and Wildlife Science with a concentration in Wildlife and a GIS Certificate from Paul Smith's College, which she completed from 2004 to 2008. She furthered her education by obtaining a Graduate Certificate in Environmental Policy from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth between 2014 and 2015. Most recently, she earned a Master of Science in Professional Science with a focus on Sustainable Natural Resource Management from Unity College, completing her studies in 2022. Her educational background supports her expertise in managing lead and asbestos surveys, as well as developing operations and maintenance plans.
Background in Environmental Compliance
Before her tenure at American Tower, Megan Cook gained valuable experience in environmental compliance through various roles. She worked as an Environmental Technician III at the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, she served as an Environmental Technician at Normandeau Associates, Inc. from 2010 to 2011. Her early career also included a position as a Per Diem Naturalist at New Hampshire Audubon and as an Independent Consultant for the Conservation Commission in Hudson, NH. This diverse background has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of environmental regulations and compliance.
Achievements in Environmental Management
Throughout her career, Megan Cook has developed and overseen various environmental management initiatives. She is responsible for creating soil and groundwater management plans and managing hazmat disposal processes at American Tower. Her work includes supervising compliance with environmental regulations and ensuring the proper handling of hazardous materials. Her expertise in these areas reflects her commitment to maintaining environmental standards and safety within the organization.