Charles Boice
About Charles Boice
Charles Boice serves as the Regional Manager for Safety, Health, and Environment at US Foods, overseeing seven operational units. He has extensive experience in safety management across various companies and holds multiple degrees and certifications in Occupational Safety and Health.
Current Role at US Foods
Charles Boice currently serves as the Regional Manager for Safety, Health, and Environment at US Foods. He has held this position since 2020, overseeing safety protocols across seven operational units. His role involves implementing safety management systems and enhancing workplace safety standards. He has focused on integrating safety practices among management and staff to improve overall safety performance.
Previous Experience in Environmental Health and Safety
Before his current role, Charles Boice worked at FedEx Supply Chain as the Regional Environmental Health and Safety Manager from 2017 to 2019. In this capacity, he managed safety operations across 21 operational units in Colorado and surrounding states. His experience also includes a position at US Foods as Sr. Manager for Safety, Health, and Environmental, where he worked from 2019 to 2020.
Educational Background and Certifications
Charles Boice has a strong educational background in safety and health. He earned a Master's degree in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University from 2018 to 2021. He also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in the same field from the same institution, completed between 2012 and 2016. Additionally, he obtained a Technical Certificate in Building Construction in Fire Protection from the National Fire Academy in 2016.
Achievements in Safety Management
Throughout his career, Charles Boice has achieved significant improvements in safety metrics. He implemented the Drive Safety Management System principles, leading to a 40% year-over-year reduction in vehicle accidents through targeted field audits and driver engagement. He also developed the PowerZone Plus Human Factors analysis to reduce ergonomic injuries and achieved a 25% year-over-year improvement in Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) through effective mitigation strategies.
Career Progression in Safety Roles
Charles Boice has held various positions in safety and compliance roles across multiple organizations. His career includes roles at Cardinal Health, where he served as Quality/Regulatory Advisor and EHS Manager, and as Manager of Quality and Regulatory Affairs. He also worked at Discover Goodwill of Southern & Western Colorado as Manager of Risk Management, where he oversaw safety operations for 16 locations.