Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
Christopher Kitchen is an experienced environmental professional with a strong background in air quality inspection and environmental management. Currently serving as Inspection Manager and previously as Air Inspector II at Puget Sound Clean Air Agency since February 2020, Christopher has conducted regulatory air inspections and managed complaint responses related to environmental concerns. Prior roles include Senior Scientist at SoundEarth Strategies, Inc., where Christopher supported client compliance and sustainability initiatives, and Environmental Manager at both Georgia-Pacific LLC and Ash Grove Cement Company, ensuring adherence to environmental regulations and permits. Christopher's expertise extends back to various positions, including Environmental Specialist roles at Energy Transfer and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, where Christopher focused on environmental compliance across multiple media. Christopher holds a Master of Science in Ecology and Ethics from The University of Edinburgh and a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Baylor University.
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Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
The Agency’s vision is healthy air, climate, and environmental justice for the benefit of all people in the Puget Sound region. The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is a regional government agency created in 1967. Our jurisdiction covers King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. We achieve our mission by monitoring air quality, sponsoring voluntary initiatives, educating people and businesses about air quality issues, and enforcing state and federal air quality laws. We value an inclusive environment and equitable approaches to our work. We strive to be consistent and equitable in our practices and policies, as well as in our external relationships with residents, businesses, and community partners.