Josh Riggs
About Josh Riggs
Josh Riggs is the Planet Sustainability Program Manager at Milliken & Company, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in mechanical engineering and has held various engineering roles within the company since 2014.
Current Role as Planet Sustainability Program Manager
Josh Riggs serves as the Planet Sustainability Program Manager at Milliken & Company, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he supports and aligns division strategies to meet the company's sustainability targets for 2025. His responsibilities include overseeing sustainability initiatives and ensuring that the company's practices align with environmental goals. Riggs is recognized as a thought leader in sustainability reporting, contributing to the company's commitment to sustainable practices.
Previous Experience at Milliken & Company
Josh Riggs has a diverse background at Milliken & Company, where he has held multiple engineering roles. He worked as an Energy Engineer for 10 months in 2019, focusing on energy efficiency projects. Prior to that, he served as a Dye and Finishing Engineer from 2017 to 2019 and as a Utilities Engineer from 2016 to 2017, both in Pendleton Finishing. Additionally, he completed a year-long Corporate Engineering Co-op from 2014 to 2015 in Spartanburg, SC. This extensive experience has provided him with a solid foundation in engineering and sustainability.
Education and Mechanical Engineering Degree
Josh Riggs earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Engineering at Tennessee Technological University. His studies spanned from 2011 to 2016, equipping him with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for his engineering roles. The education he received has been instrumental in his career development and his current focus on sustainability within the engineering field.