Terry Keel, Csm, Csd, Abcp
About Terry Keel, Csm, Csd, Abcp
Terry Keel is an Associate Director of EHS&S at Kite Pharma, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in environmental health and safety roles across various companies, including Siemens, Amazon, and Genentech.
Work at Kite Pharma
Terry Keel currently serves as the Associate Director of Environment, Health, Safety, and Security (EHS&S) at Kite Pharma, a position held since 2021 at the Santa Monica, California location. He previously worked as a Senior EHS&S Manager at Kite Pharma for seven months in 2020. In his role, he is the only EHS professional in the Kite network who is a member of the site leadership team. He utilizes Fusion for document storage and Ever-Bridge for emergency communication notifications as part of the Crisis Management and Business Continuity Teams. Additionally, he has developed a five-year plan to address and close 47 known safety gaps at Kite Pharma's Research, Development, and Manufacturing Center.
Previous Experience in EHS Management
Terry Keel has held various EHS management positions prior to his current role at Kite Pharma. He worked as the Division EHS Manager at Siemens Inc. from 2012 to 2015 in the Sacramento, California area. He also served as the Director of EHS for the Genentech Account at JLL from 2018 to 2019. Other notable positions include Director of EHS at ECS Refining from 2015 to 2016, Site Safety Manager at Amazon in 2017, and Environmental Health Safety and Security Manager at Connected Cannabis Co. for two months in 2019.
Education and Certifications
Terry Keel has an educational background in Communications Technology, having earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) degree from the Community College of the Air Force from 1985 to 1989. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Chapman University, achieved during the same period. In addition, he completed a Certificate in Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology from the California Specialized Training Institute in 1994.
Crisis Management and Training Initiatives
At Kite Pharma, Terry Keel has taken on significant responsibilities in crisis management and training. He has been appointed as the site's Crisis Manager and Business Continuity leader, where he leads site-wide exercises and drills. He has also created site-specific Instructor Lead Training (ILT) safety programs and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency in safety practices across all levels within the organization.
Professional Background in EHS Roles
Terry Keel's professional background includes a range of EHS roles across various industries. He worked as a Safety and Health Manager at American Sugar Refining Inc. from 2007 to 2008, and as the West Region EHS Manager at Sims Recycling Solutions from 2008 to 2010. He also served as an EHS Specialist at Milgard Windows and Doors from 2004 to 2007, and as a Senior EHS Specialist at Siemens from 2011 to 2012.