Loren Larson, Chmm, Cpea
About Loren Larson, Chmm, Cpea
Loren Larson is a Senior Corporate Environmental & Hazardous Material Manager at Patterson Companies, Inc., with extensive experience in environmental compliance and sustainability. He has previously held positions at the US Environmental Protection Agency and various companies, specializing in EH&S permitting, compliance program development, and hazardous materials management.
Work at Patterson Companies
Loren Larson has been serving as the Senior Corporate Environmental & Hazardous Material Manager at Patterson Companies, Inc. since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing environmental compliance and hazardous material management within the organization. His expertise includes developing and implementing corrective and preventive action programs, ensuring that the company adheres to environmental regulations and standards. His position is based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Previous Experience at US Environmental Protection Agency
Before joining Patterson Companies, Loren Larson worked at the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a Standards Writer from 1984 to 1988. During his four years in this role, he contributed to the development of environmental standards in the Duluth, Minnesota Area. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in environmental regulations and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Loren Larson studied at the University of Notre Dame from 1982 to 1984. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Biology and Chemistry from Saint John's University, where he studied from 1977 to 1981. His educational background supports his expertise in environmental health and safety (EH&S) permitting, compliance program development, and hazardous materials management.
Career History and Roles
Loren Larson has held various positions in environmental management throughout his career. He served as the Corporate Environmental Systems Manager at G&K Services from 2013 to 2017 and as the Director of EH&S Compliance Services at Caltha LLP from 2017 to 2018. He also worked as a Site EHS Supervisor at 3M from 2018 to 2021. Prior to these roles, he was a Senior EH&S Consultant at Caltha LLP for 13 years, from 2004 to 2017. His diverse experience spans multiple industrial sectors, including high-tech manufacturing and metal products.
Specializations and Skills
Loren Larson specializes in environmental health and safety (EH&S) permitting and compliance program development. He has expertise in DOT HazMat and Dangerous Goods compliance and has hands-on experience in sustainability program development. His skills include developing compliance management and auditing programs, as well as providing guidance in corporate EH&S management systems. He has also been involved in GHS HazCom 2012 program development and has experience in contaminated lands cleanup and environmental due diligence.