Ryan Barks

Ryan Barks serves as the Safety Environmental and Training Manager at Whitebridge Pet Brands, LLC, since January 2023, where significant achievements include reducing the incident rate from twice the industry average to zero and leading a comprehensive ergonomic and safety system redesign across operations. Prior to this role, Ryan held positions such as Operations Services Analyst at Leggett & Platt and Safety Performance Consultant at Crowder College, providing EHS training in SW Missouri and NW Arkansas. Ryan has also contributed as a part-time lecturer at Pittsburg State University and as Director of Occupational Services at the Safety Council of the Ozarks. Earlier experience includes working as an EHS Coordinator with The Schaeffer Group USA LLC and a Loss Control Engineer and Production Supervisor at Leggett & Platt. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology from the College of the Ozarks.