Jeremy Yogerst, Csp
About Jeremy Yogerst, Csp
Jeremy Yogerst serves as the Global Director of Occupational Health, Safety, and Security at Stepan Company, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in safety and environmental management, having held various leadership roles at Nestlé, 8th Avenue Food & Provisions, and other organizations.
Work at Stepan Company
Jeremy Yogerst serves as the Global Director of Occupational Health, Safety, and Security at Stepan Company since 2021. In this role, he has led significant initiatives, including the implementation of a global Serious Injuries and Fatalities (SIF) prevention program, which was developed in seven languages. He also coordinated the organizational response to governmental inquiries on proposed regulations, specifically focusing on the EPA’s risk evaluation for phthallic anhydride. Additionally, he developed and implemented an EHS software module designed to inventory and manage risks to employee health, enhancing safety protocols within the organization.
Previous Experience at Nestlé
Jeremy Yogerst held multiple positions at Nestlé, contributing to safety, health, and environmental management. He served as the National Safety, Health, and Environmental Manager for Canada from 2016 to 2019 in Toronto, ON. Prior to that, he was the Regional Safety, Health, and Environmental Manager from 2012 to 2016 in the Greater Chicago Area. His tenure at Nestlé included leading various safety initiatives and managing compliance with health and safety regulations.
Education and Expertise
Jeremy Yogerst earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and Communication from Luther College, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in occupational health and safety. Over the years, he has developed a comprehensive understanding of environmental health and safety practices, which he has applied across various industries.
Career History in Environmental Health and Safety
Prior to his current role, Jeremy Yogerst accumulated extensive experience in environmental health and safety. He worked as the Director of Environment Health & Safety at 8th Avenue Food & Provisions from 2019 to 2021 in Minneapolis, MN. His earlier roles include serving as an Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator at Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals and as an Environmental Health and Safety Manager at Bretford. He also worked as a Safety Consultant and Senior Environmental Technician at IEA from 2001 to 2004.
Achievements in Safety Initiatives
Throughout his career, Jeremy Yogerst has been involved in various safety initiatives that have had a measurable impact. At Stepan Company, he championed a safety perception survey that achieved the highest response rate and engagement in 15 years. His leadership in developing safety programs and managing environmental health and safety protocols has contributed to improved workplace safety standards.