Kris Smathers

Kris Smathers is a seasoned professional in the field of industrial hygiene and safety management, currently serving as a Senior Industrial Hygienist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since March 2021. Prior experience includes positions as an Industrial Hygienist, Site Safety and Health Officer at Brayman Construction Corporation, and Environment, Health and Safety Manager at Universal Pressure Pumping, Inc. Kris has also operated KOSafety Company as the Owner, and worked as a Chevron Drilling & Completions HES Specialist with Cenergy International Services. Earlier career roles include Safety Specialist at Gas Field Specialists, Inc. and a Bachelor's Degree in Safety Science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania earned between 2006 and 2009.