Matthew Beard

Before joining Brewer Science in 2005, Matthew earned his B.S. in Ceramic Engineering in 1997 from the University of Missouri – Rolla, followed by a period in the automotive industry, focusing on quality systems and continuous improvement. Matthew has worked as a quality engineer, quality manager, director of quality, environmental, and safety programs throughout his career at Brewer Science. He now leads the Strategic Planning, Quality, Safety, and Environmental teams as the Executive Director, Strategic Planning, Management Systems, and Sustainability. With a passion for the environment, Matthew continues to work with outside organizations to drive sustainability education and awareness while maintaining excellence through agile planning and continuous improvement methodologies across the company.