Jim Barfield, Csp, Chst
About Jim Barfield, Csp, Chst
Jim Barfield is the Director of Environment Health Safety & Security at Silicon Ranch Corporation and the Founder/CEO of Envalence Environmental Services Corporation. With over 25 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety, he has held various leadership roles in notable companies and served as a Health Specialist in the United States Army.
Current Role at Silicon Ranch Corporation
Jim Barfield serves as the Director of Environment Health Safety & Security at Silicon Ranch Corporation. He has held this position since 2021, contributing his extensive experience in environmental, health, and safety management. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing safety protocols and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
Professional Experience in Environmental Health and Safety
Jim Barfield has over 25 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety roles across various industries. He previously worked at Duke Energy Corporation as an EHS Manager from 2013 to 2021 and at Corning Incorporated as an EHS Manager from 2012 to 2013. His career also includes positions at Michelin and Performance Fibers, where he managed EHS initiatives and led teams to meet business objectives.
Educational Background and Certifications
Jim Barfield studied Environmental Science at Thomas Edison State University, earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2000 to 2006. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Graduate School at UNC Pembroke, completed from 2019 to 2021. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science (MS) in Environmental Health at East Carolina University. Barfield is certified as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and a Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST).
Military Service and Health Expertise
Jim Barfield is a veteran of the United States Army, where he served as an Environmental Health Specialist in Preventive Medicine from 1990 to 1995. During his military service, he educated personnel on pathogen exposure and disease prevention, enforced sanitary regulations, and investigated sources of pathogen and toxin exposure globally.
Entrepreneurial Venture with Envalence Environmental Services
In addition to his role at Silicon Ranch Corporation, Jim Barfield is the Founder and CEO of Envalence Environmental Services Corporation, established in 2022. This venture is based in Albemarle, North Carolina, and focuses on providing environmental solutions and services, leveraging his extensive background in environmental health and safety.