Mickey Horton, Chmm
About Mickey Horton, Chmm
Mickey Horton serves as the National Director of Safety at Dycom Industries, Inc., where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in environmental health and safety (EHS) management, having held leadership positions at several companies over the past two decades.
Work at Dycom Industries
Mickey Horton serves as the National Director of Safety at Dycom Industries, Inc., a position he has held since 2019. Based in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, he is responsible for overseeing safety protocols and initiatives across the organization. His role involves developing and executing national safety initiatives that align with various business lines, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and promoting a culture of safety within the company.
Previous Experience in EHS Management
Before joining Dycom Industries, Mickey Horton worked at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits as the National Director of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) from 2012 to 2019. In this role, he managed EHS strategies and programs for the organization. Prior to that, he served as the Director of EHS and Risk at Terminix from 2004 to 2012, where he focused on risk management and safety compliance. His career in EHS management began at Weston Solutions, Inc., where he was the Technical Manager for EHS from 1999 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Mickey Horton studied at the University of Oklahoma from 1988 to 1992, where he gained foundational knowledge in safety management. He furthered his education at the University of Central Oklahoma, achieving a Bachelor of Science in Safety from 1991 to 1992. His expertise includes strategic planning for EHS management systems and implementing behavior-based safety programs that have significantly reduced workplace incidents.
Achievements in Safety Initiatives
Throughout his career, Mickey Horton has been known for his ability to rally executive teams and staff around critical EHS initiatives. He has played a key role in driving culture transformation towards improved health and safety performance. His efforts in developing and executing national safety initiatives have contributed to enhanced safety standards and practices within the organizations he has worked for.