Tom Janicik Pe, Csp

Tom Janicik, PE, CSP has extensive work experience in environmental health and safety (EHS). Tom currently serves as a member of the EHS+ Committee Executive Board at the Plastics Industry Association, starting in 2023.

Prior to that, Tom held various leadership roles at companies such as Pretium Packaging, Afton Chemical, Core & Main, Covidien, and Tyco Healthcare Mallinckrodt. At Pretium Packaging, they were the Corporate Director of EHS, responsible for implementing proactive EHS solutions and improving EHS performance across multiple plant operations. Tom also served as the Director of Safety & Health, focusing on building a strong safety culture.

At Afton Chemical, Tom worked as an EHS Manager, actively driving safety initiatives and promoting a culture of accountability. Tom also collaborated with corporate professionals to implement best practices and integrate EHS with lean manufacturing efforts.

Tom's experience also includes a role as the Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety at Core & Main, where they developed global EHS policies and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements. At Covidien, they served as the Product Development EHS Director, overseeing the integration of EHS aspects into process technology, product development, and sustainability efforts.

Throughout their career, Tom has been involved in various industry initiatives and organizations, including the AIChE Center of Chemical Process Safety and Business for Social Responsibility. Overall, they have a proven track record of successfully leading and improving EHS performance across multiple industries and geographical locations.

Tom Janicik, PE, CSP has a master's degree in Engineering Economic Systems from Stanford University. Tom also holds a master's degree in Industrial Hygiene from Texas A&M University and a bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering from Northwestern University. In terms of additional certifications, they have completed the RC14001:2015/RCMS:2013 Lead Auditor Training from Verrico Associates in November 2018. Tom is also a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) in System Safety Aspects, certified by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Furthermore, they are a Professional Engineer (PE) in Safety Engineering, certified by the State of California.