Chuck Cranford

Chuck Cranford currently serves as the Director of Environmental Compliance at Blue Ridge Power, a position held since June 2022. With extensive experience in environmental management, Cranford previously worked as an Environmental Manager and Landfill Supervisor at Pactiv Evergreen Inc., overseeing operations for an industrial landfill. Prior roles include Senior Program Scientist and Project Manager at SynTerra Corp., providing consulting services for large industrial clients, and Environmental Specialist at Duke Energy Corporation, where responsibilities included environmental oversight and compliance. Additional experience encompasses roles at the City of Asheville and the NC Division of Water Resources, with a strong focus on permitting and regulatory compliance. Cranford's educational background includes a Master of Science in Environmental Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of North Carolina Asheville, complemented by a fellowship in the Natural Resources Leadership Institute.