Gerald Culkin

Gerald Culkin is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in environmental engineering and chemical safety, currently serving as a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Principal at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company since 1994, focusing on product and process development quality. Prior roles include Manager of Chemical Material Safety, overseeing chemical safety for products, and Manager of Environmental Engineering at Goodyear Chemical, managing environmental compliance and process improvement. Gerald began a career in academia as a Professor of Environmental Engineering at Old Dominion University, and held the position of Senior Chemical Engineer in Corporate Environmental Engineering at Goodyear, specializing in permitting and regulatory compliance. Academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Environmental & Water Resources Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati.