Virginia Beach Regional Event
December 9, 2025 • Virginia Beach, VirginiaFrom Compliance to Confidence: Waste, EPR, and Climate in Practice
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | 8:00 - 11:30 AM ESTFerguson Enterprises HQ
751 Lakefront Commons
Newport News, Virginia 23606
This program brings EHS and Sustainability leaders together for regulatory updates and open discussion.
We’ll start with a joint Encamp + Ferguson update on new waste rules—what has changed and what it means for your programs. Then, Ferguson’s Sustainability team will share insights on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and climate disclosure.
We'll close with a fireside chat on how teams are operationalizing requirements across sites and systems—what's working, what to avoid, and how to build resiliency into 2026 reporting cycles. Audience participation is encouraged.
This event is presented by NAEM and its Affiliates Council member Encamp. Ferguson Enterprises is hosting the event. Attendees do not have to be a member of NAEM. Pre-registration is required and seats are limited.
We’ll start with a joint Encamp + Ferguson update on new waste rules—what has changed and what it means for your programs. Then, Ferguson’s Sustainability team will share insights on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and climate disclosure.
We'll close with a fireside chat on how teams are operationalizing requirements across sites and systems—what's working, what to avoid, and how to build resiliency into 2026 reporting cycles. Audience participation is encouraged.
This event is presented by NAEM and its Affiliates Council member Encamp. Ferguson Enterprises is hosting the event. Attendees do not have to be a member of NAEM. Pre-registration is required and seats are limited.
Registration
$30 to attendPre-registration required
This event is designed for in-house EHS and Sustainability professionals. If you are an NAEM Affiliate member or consultant/service provider, please email programs at naem dot org to request an invite.
Agenda
Enjoy unlimited coffee & tea throughout the duration of the meeting.
8:00 - 8:45 AM: Breakfast & networking
Enjoy a breakfast taco bar featuring cage-free scrambled eggs, three protein options including plant-based chorizo, and fresh toppings all while networking with local industry peers.
8:45 - 9:15 AM: Regulatory Update: Waste
9:25 - 10:10 AM: Sustainability Update: EPR, Climate Disclosure, & Fleet
Be sure to use this time to connect with others on LinkedIn and grab a to-go snack bag to fuel the rest of your day!
8:00 - 8:45 AM: Breakfast & networking
Enjoy a breakfast taco bar featuring cage-free scrambled eggs, three protein options including plant-based chorizo, and fresh toppings all while networking with local industry peers.
8:45 - 9:15 AM: Regulatory Update: Waste
- Jess Williams, Technical Program Manager - Encamp
- Christian Garlow, Safety Specialist - Environmental Compliance - Ferguson
9:25 - 10:10 AM: Sustainability Update: EPR, Climate Disclosure, & Fleet
- Michael Wong, Senior Manager - Environmental Sustainability - Ferguson
- Drew Hartsock, MS, MENG, EIT, CHMM, RSO, Senior Manager- Hazardous Materials and Environmental - Ferguson
- Nikki Hatchett, Sales Engineer - Encamp
- Anne Pankey, DHSc, MS, CIH, CSP, Director HSE, Environmental and Industrial Hygiene - Ferguson
- Kevin Vinson, CHMM, Enterprise Customer Success Manager - Encamp
- Moderator: Luke Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer and Cofounder - Encamp
Be sure to use this time to connect with others on LinkedIn and grab a to-go snack bag to fuel the rest of your day!
Speakers
Jess Williams
Technical Program ManagerEncamp
Jess is the Lead Technical Program Manager of Waste at Encamp and was previously a Compliance Program Manager for the company. Prior to Encamp, she spent time as an environmental consultant for Braun Intertec working on major hazardous waste projects for industrial facilities throughout Texas. Jess also served the City of Corpus Christi’s Water Utilities department as Program Manager and later interim Compliance Superintendent. She is a graduate of Texas A&M University, where she earned a B.S. in Geophysics and spent a summer interning for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Christian Garlow
Safety Specialist - Environmental ComplianceFerguson
Christian is an accomplished Health, Safety and Environmental leader with more than a decade of experience. He began his career as a first responder, with expertise in hazardous materials emergency response and incident management. He later transitioned that experience into HSE roles with Huntington Ingalls Industries and Riverside Health Systems. In his current role with Ferguson, he oversees the development and implementation of policies and procedures governing hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal, and the transportation and storage of hazardous materials. Christian’s practical, solutions-oriented approach has been instrumental in reducing environmental risk and promoting responsible business practices across diverse organizations. A Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and OSHA-authorized trainer, Christian is passionate about creating safer workplaces and protecting the environment. His leadership, training, and hands-on experience reflect his commitment to excellence and his ability to translate complex regulations into actionable, effective programs.
Drew Hartsock, MS, MENG, EIT, CHMM, RSO
Senior Manager of Hazardous Materials and EnvironmentalFerguson
Drew Hartsock is a health, safety, and environmental (HSE) professional with nearly 20 years of experience in a wide range of program areas including hazardous waste, stormwater/wastewater management, environmental health and industrial hygiene, risk engineering, air compliance, hazardous materials transportation, and chemical storage. Drew has been at Ferguson for the last 10 years and currently serves as the Senior Manager of Hazmat & Environment, responsible for the development and management of the environmental compliance and hazardous materials safety programs. Drew’s academic background includes an undergraduate degree in biological sciences and graduate degrees in both occupational health and safety and environmental engineering. Drew has also held certification as a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) since 2010.
Nikki Hatchett
Sales EngineerEncamp
Nikki is a Sales Engineer at Encamp with more than 15 years of experience in compliance and account management, spanning from the Department of Defense sector to Ferguson Enterprises. She specializes in simplifying complex environmental and hazardous waste challenges while helping organizations build safer, more sustainable workplaces. At Encamp, Nikki combines her regulatory expertise and passion for sustainability to guide clients through complex environmental challenges into clear, actionable solutions that go far beyond simply checking the compliance box.
Anne Pankey, DHSc, MS, CIH, CSP
Director HSE, Environmental and Industrial HygieneFerguson
Anne serves as a Director of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) for Ferguson Enterprises, the largest U.S. distributor of wholesale plumbing, HVAC, fire, and specialty products, with operations across more than 1,700 locations in all 50 states. In this role, she leads Ferguson’s enterprise-wide industrial hygiene and environmental strategy, driving programs that align with corporate objectives, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Anne is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and holds a Doctor of Health Science degree with a specialization in Community and Public Health from Radford University. With nearly 20 years of progressive experience across multiple industries, including heavy manufacturing, transportation, shipbuilding, and chemical, Anne has held senior HSE roles at several Fortune 500 organizations. She has extensive experience in industrial hygiene, regulatory compliance, environmental programs, and organizational safety leadership. Anne is passionate about integrating evidence-based health science, environmental responsibility, and data-driven safety leadership to build resilient, high-performing organizations.
Kevin Vinson, CHMM
Enterprise Customer Success ManagerEncamp
Kevin is an experienced environmental compliance and customer solutions professional specializing in regulatory management and client relationships. Prior to Encamp, Kevin was an Environmental Consultant at Cornerstone Environmental, Health and Safety, Inc., managing hazardous waste reporting, wastewater permitting, and ISO9001 auditing. His prior experience working with multiple Fortune 500 companies included RCRA compliance audits, waste management, stormwater, and pollution prevention initiatives. As an Enterprise Customer Success Manager at Encamp, Kevin provides strategic guidance on EPCRA Tier II and RCRA compliance, conducts training, and utilizes analytics to address environmental risks.
Michael Wong
Senior Manager, Environmental SustainabilityFerguson
Michael is a sustainability professional who is passionate about accelerating the decarbonization of the built world. After graduating from Harvard with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science & engineering, he joined Ferguson to build the foundations of the company's sustainability program. Michael is responsible for Ferguson’s environmental sustainability strategy and partners cross-functionally across the business to oversee key sustainability initiatives including renewable energy procurement and fleet decarbonization. Michael has established organizational capabilities to measure, manage, and disclose on greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related risks & opportunities while engaging stakeholders on sustainability and ensuring climate-related regulatory compliance. By embedding sustainability across the business, Michael is fostering cultural change across a company that serves as a trusted advisor to municipalities, engineers, and skilled trade professionals who are critical to build a more sustainable, resilient future.
Moderator
Luke Jacobs
Chief Executive Officer and CofounderEncamp
Luke co-founded Encamp in 2017 and serves as CEO. Prior to Encamp, he worked as an Environmental Scientist at GHD and a Research Associate III / Project Manager for Montana State University, a position funded through the National Science Foundation & U.S. Department of Energy. In 2020, Luke was included on the Environment + Energy Leader 100 list for his achievements in the environmental industry, and in 2021 was recognized in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2022 for Enterprise Technology. Luke also was appointed to Forbes’s prestigious Technology Council in 2021. He earned his B.S. in Environmental Science from Indiana University Bloomington and also received a Certificate of Underwater Resource Management from IU. Luke is an advocate for the environment and continues to be an active researcher, writer and speaker on environmental topics and trends.
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