Kisa Adkins Baskin
ESG Director
Werner Co.
Kisa Adkins Baskin is the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Director for WernerCo Professional Brands (WernerCo), a leader in safety and security solutions. WernerCo is a privately owned, fully integrated manufacturer and distributor of climbing
products, access systems, fall protection equipment and jobsite truck and van storage equipment. WernerCo is based in Itasca, Illinois with offices and manufacturing facilities located throughout North America, Europe, China, and Australia.
Kisa joined WernerCo in December 2021, as their first ESG Director. In her role, she is responsible for developing and executing the overall ESG Strategy. She, in partnership with WernerCo’s General Counsel, and Chief Human Resource Officer, provide oversight and guidance for the three pillars, ensuring they align with the Company’s strategic plan. Kisa is a key member of WernerCo’s senior leadership team and is the chair of the North American chapter of WernerCo’s women’s ERG – WernerCo’s Womens Inclusion Network (WWIN).
Previously, Ms. Baskin led global environmental programs as the Director of Environmental Affairs for TreeHouse Foods and as the Senior Manager, Global Environmental and Compliance for Newell Brands. In both roles, she was responsible for global environmental compliance and assurance, risk management, and mergers and acquisitions. At each company she was actively engaged and led cross-functional committees focused on continuous improvement throughout the organization(s).
Ms. Baskin graduated with a B.S. in Environmental Science from Marshall University. She began her career as a regulator for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, followed by several years with CH2M Hill, now Jacobs Engineering. She has been active in NAEM since 2010 and has served as part of the planning committee for NAEM’s Women’s Leadership Roundtable in 2017 and 2022.
Kisa currently resides in the western suburbs of Chicago with her husband Justin, their son Fyn, and two pugs - Elvis and Stella.
Kisa joined WernerCo in December 2021, as their first ESG Director. In her role, she is responsible for developing and executing the overall ESG Strategy. She, in partnership with WernerCo’s General Counsel, and Chief Human Resource Officer, provide oversight and guidance for the three pillars, ensuring they align with the Company’s strategic plan. Kisa is a key member of WernerCo’s senior leadership team and is the chair of the North American chapter of WernerCo’s women’s ERG – WernerCo’s Womens Inclusion Network (WWIN).
Previously, Ms. Baskin led global environmental programs as the Director of Environmental Affairs for TreeHouse Foods and as the Senior Manager, Global Environmental and Compliance for Newell Brands. In both roles, she was responsible for global environmental compliance and assurance, risk management, and mergers and acquisitions. At each company she was actively engaged and led cross-functional committees focused on continuous improvement throughout the organization(s).
Ms. Baskin graduated with a B.S. in Environmental Science from Marshall University. She began her career as a regulator for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, followed by several years with CH2M Hill, now Jacobs Engineering. She has been active in NAEM since 2010 and has served as part of the planning committee for NAEM’s Women’s Leadership Roundtable in 2017 and 2022.
Kisa currently resides in the western suburbs of Chicago with her husband Justin, their son Fyn, and two pugs - Elvis and Stella.