Rocky Mountain Chapter

Steve Riner, CHMM, Appointed To Colo. Commission

Black Hills Corporation’s Environmental Professional Steve Riner was recently appointed by Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper to the Colorado Emergency Planning Commission.

The commission’s role is to implement the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, a federal act that deals with protection measures regarding hazardous materials incidents. The commission is composed of permanent members from the CDPHE – Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division; the Department of Local Affairs – Colorado Division of Emergency Management and the Division of Local Government; the Department of Public Safety – Fire Safety Division; and the Colorado State Patrol. The balance is made up of representatives appointed by the governor from affected industries, local governments, public interest or community groups, and the Local Emergency Planning Committee community.

“I’m honored by this appointment, which I think fits my hazardous materials management background well,” he said.

Riner also serves on the Pueblo County LEPC. He is an active member of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers and has more than 30 years of experiences as an environmental professional.

AHMP INDIVIDUAL AND CHAPTER AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Website of the Year Award 2011: The Rocky Mountain Chapter won AHMP's premier award for best website.  The website was created and developed by Jim Wilson.   

• AHMP Champion of Excellence 2011 - Doug Waltermire, CHMM, President of the Rocky Mountain Chapter in 2010, Doug worked to bring recognition of the RMC to federal and state agencies and to other professional organizations.
  

• AHMP Champion of Excellence 2011 - Mark Jensen, CHMM, Vice President of the Rocky Mountain Chapter in 2010, Mark stepped ino the role when the elected VP was not able to perform thier duties.  Mark brought new vitality and energy to the Chapter board. 
  

• AHMP Champion of Excellence 2011 - Joe Jenkins, CHMM, Director at Large of the Rocky Mountain Chapter in 2010, Joe participated on the national AHMP Chapter Development Committee and developed the RMC website.

• AHMP Champion of Excellence 2010 - Betsy Bishop, CHMM, President of the Rocky Mountain Chapter in 2009, Betsy was instrumental in implementing the Chapter's Affiliate program.  Betsy also established strong relationships with businesses and other EHS&S organizations in the Denver area.

• AHMP Champion of Excellence 2009 - Joe Jenkins, CHMM, President of the Rocky Mountain Chapter in 2008, Joe arranged to have the Essentials of Hazardous Materials Management course presented at the EPA Region 8 Office in Denver CO.  Joe worked to increase awareness of the CHMM credential with Federal, State and local agencies.

• Essentials of Hazardous Materials Management / National Overview Course, held at the EPA Region 8 Office, Denver CO, May 2008

• In 2007, the Rocky Mountain Chapter was recognized for 15 years of service to the Academy of Hazardous Materials Managers. Certificate of Appreciation

• Academy Champion of Excellence 2003 - Cheryl Sayler, CHMM, President of the Rocky Mountain Chapter in 2003, Cheryl was instrumental in revitalizing the Rocky Mountain Chapter after a number of years of inactivity.  

• Academy Champion of Excellence 2000 – Steve Riner, CHMM, Past President North Star Chapter, RMC Chapter member since 2002, author of Overview of Federal Statutes, Hazardous Materials Desk Reference; member Management Advisory Committee, Government Institutes/Academy of Hazardous Materials Managers.