Whitney Popp Forbis
About Whitney Popp Forbis
Whitney Popp Forbis serves as the Environmental Performance Senior Specialist at Brown-Forman, where she manages environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives across various bottling and distilling sites. She holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Occupational Health Sciences and Environmental Health Sciences from Purdue University.
Work at Brown-Forman
Whitney Popp Forbis serves as the Environmental Performance Senior Specialist at Brown-Forman, a role she has held since 2020. In this position, she oversees environmental performance at various bottling and distilling sites, including notable locations such as Woodford Reserve and Old Forester. Her responsibilities include managing environmental compliance and leading sustainability initiatives across multiple sites. This role is critical in ensuring that Brown-Forman meets its environmental goals and adheres to regulatory standards.
Education and Expertise
Whitney Popp Forbis holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees from Purdue University, specializing in Occupational Health Sciences and Environmental Health Sciences, with minors in Sociology and Biology. She completed her studies from 2009 to 2014. Additionally, she achieved an Indiana Academic Honors Diploma from Our Lady of Providence High School, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background equips her with a solid foundation in health sciences and environmental management.
Background
Whitney Popp Forbis has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in health and environmental sectors. Before her current position at Brown-Forman, she worked as an Environmental Engineer at Clariant from 2015 to 2020. Her earlier experience includes positions as a Safety and Health Intern at Clariant, a Research Laboratory Technician at the University of Louisville, and a Pharmacy Technician at Norton Healthcare. She also served as a Teaching Assistant at Purdue University and as an Assistant Dance Coach at Our Lady of Providence Junior-Senior High School.
Professional Experience
Whitney Popp Forbis has accumulated significant experience in environmental and health-related roles. She worked as an Environmental Engineer at Clariant for five years, where she focused on environmental compliance. Her internship at Clariant provided her with initial exposure to safety and health practices. In addition, her role as a Pharmacy Technician at Norton Healthcare lasted six years, contributing to her understanding of health sciences. These positions have collectively informed her current expertise in environmental performance management.