Richie Spangler
About Richie Spangler
Richie Spangler is the Team Lead for the Global Threat Reduction Initiative at Sandia National Laboratories and serves on the Board of Directors at the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management.
Current Role at Institute of Hazardous Materials Management
Richie Spangler serves as the Director on the Board of Directors at the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management. He has been with the organization since 2015, contributing to its mission from Rockville, Maryland. His role includes oversight of credentialing programs for hazardous materials professionals, enhancing standards in fields such as homeland security and environmental protection.
Global Threat Reduction Initiative at Sandia National Laboratories
Richie Spangler is the Team Lead for the Global Threat Reduction Initiative at Sandia National Laboratories, a role he has held since 2014. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he leads efforts in reducing global threats related to hazardous materials. His work is crucial in advancing safety and security measures worldwide.
Previous Roles at Sandia National Laboratories
Richie Spangler has extensive experience at Sandia National Laboratories. He served as Manager of Packaging Design Engineering from 2008 to 2014 and as Project Lead for the Hazardous Waste Management Facility and Decontamination Project from 2003 to 2008. Both roles were based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and involved critical oversight of engineering and hazardous waste management projects.
Board Positions at Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals
Richie Spangler held significant positions at the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals. He was a Director At Large from 2008 to 2010 and served as Treasurer from 2011 to 2014. During his tenure at the Bethesda, Maryland-based organization, he contributed to the management and financial oversight of the Board of Directors.
Educational Background
Richie Spangler earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Geophysics from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, graduating in 1988. His educational foundation in Geophysics has been instrumental in shaping his career in hazardous materials management and regulatory compliance.