Richie Spangler, Chmm, Cdgp
About Richie Spangler, Chmm, Cdgp
Richie Spangler is the Nuclear/Radiological Security Lead at Sandia National Laboratories and serves as Chair of the Board of Directors at the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management.
Current Title and Role
Richie Spangler serves as the Nuclear/Radiological Security Lead at Sandia National Laboratories. He has been in this role in the Albuquerque, New Mexico Area. His responsibilities likely include overseeing and ensuring the security of nuclear and radiological materials, contributing to national and environmental safety.
Board Leadership at Institute of Hazardous Materials Management
Richie Spangler holds the position of Chair Of The Board Of Directors at the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM). In this leadership role, he has been serving since 2015. His duties involve guiding the direction of the organization, fostering strategic partnerships, and advocating for the safe and secure transportation of hazardous materials.
Previous Roles at Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals
Richie Spangler has been involved with the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (TM) in various capacities. He served as the Treasurer on the Board of Directors from 2011 to 2014 and as Director at Large from 2008 to 2010. These roles were based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he was responsible for financial oversight and broader organizational development activities.
Educational Background
Richie Spangler attained his Master of Science (MS) in Hydrology from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Geophysics from the same institution, attending from 1984 to 1988. His academic background in geophysical sciences has equipped him with the technical expertise necessary for his roles in hazardous materials management and security.
Professional Experience in Regulatory Compliance
Before his current roles, Richie Spangler was the Manager of Regulatory Compliance at Weston Solutions, Inc. from 2000 to 2003. Prior to that, he worked as a Project Manager in Regulatory Compliance at Benchmark Environmental Corporation from 1994 to 2000. In these positions, he was instrumental in ensuring that projects met regulatory standards, thereby helping organizations comply with environmental laws and regulations.