About Bobby

Bobby joined the University of Memphis in November of 2020 as the Director of EHS. He has overseen many changes in EHS including developing a new lab safety program, restarting the Institutional Biosafety Committee, revitalizing the exposure control program among many others. Bobby serves under the Executive Director of Risk Management and Business Continuity in the Division of Business and Finance. Bobby lives in Jonesboro, AR with his wife and four children.

Education

B.S., Biological Sciences, Clemson University, May 2000.
M.S., Environmental Sciences, Arkansas State University, December 2021.

Professional Experience

Director of Environmental Health and Safety, University of Memphis, November 2020-present.
Director of Environmental Health and Safety, Arkansas State University, October 2015-December 2020.
Biological Safety Officer, Clemson University, September 2012-September 2015.
Assistant EHS Manager, Satellite Facilities, Clemson University, January 2006-September 2012.

Public Service

Southeastern Biological Safety Association, President-Elect, 2023.
Southeastern Biological Safety Association, Treasurer, 2018-2021.
Presenter, Southeastern Biological Safety Association webinars, 2021 and 2022.
Presenter, Campus Safety, Health and Environmental Management Association Annual Conference, 2017 and 2018
Presenter, College and University Hazardous Materials Management Annual Conference, 2020.
Presenter, Southeastern Biological Safety Association Annual Symposium, 2015 and 2021.

Campus Organizations

Institutional Biosafety Committee, 2022-present
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, 2021-present
Radiation Safety Committee, 2021-present
Green Fee Committee, 2022-present