Corden Porter
About Corden Porter
Corden Porter is an experienced Environmental Performance & Safety Manager at Brown-Forman, where he has worked since 2011. He has a background in chemical engineering and has held various roles in environmental health and safety across multiple organizations.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
Corden Porter serves as the Environmental Performance & Safety Manager at Brown-Forman, a position he has held since 2011. In this role, he oversees environmental performance and safety initiatives within the organization. His responsibilities include managing Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across multiple locations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and conducting training and audits tailored for manufacturing operations.
Previous Experience at Brown-Forman
Corden Porter previously worked at Brown-Forman as the Manager of Environmental Performance from 2008 to 2011. He also held a position in Governmental Compliance for a brief period in 2005. His tenure at the company has contributed to his extensive knowledge of EHS practices and regulatory compliance.
Professional Background
Before his current role, Corden Porter held various positions in environmental and safety management. He served as the Acting Chief of Staff at the Kentucky Environmental & Public Protection Cabinet in 2006. Additionally, he worked as the Deputy Commissioner at the Kentucky Department of Labor from 2005 to 2007. His earlier roles include Environmental, Health & Safety Director and Manager at Southern Graphic Systems, where he worked from 1998 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Corden Porter earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering from the University of Louisville, studying from 1982 to 1988. His educational background supports his extensive experience in environmental management, specifically in conducting EHS training and audits. He possesses a broad knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations, which is critical for his roles in environmental performance and safety.
Team Leadership and Management
Throughout his career, Corden Porter has demonstrated strong leadership capabilities. He has supervised a team of up to 17 EHS professionals, including both direct and indirect reports. His management of Environmental, Health, and Safety programs has spanned across 28 locations in the US, Canada, and Mexico, showcasing his ability to coordinate complex EHS initiatives on a large scale.