RoyOMartin named Natalie Martin Monroe vice president of environmental, safety, and sustainability operations for the company. Monroe will also serve as a member of the company’s Strategic Action Leadership Team (SALT) and the corporate secretary for the Martin Sustainable Resources (MSR) board of directors.
In her role, Monroe will oversee corporate safety programs, employees, and training. Additionally, Monroe will be responsible for reviewing and evaluating operations and company practices for all sustainability initiatives.
“Safety and environmental compliance are top priorities at RoyOMartin,” Monroe said in a prepared statement. “In my new role, I will keep the focus on safety and environmentally-conscious practices while also incorporating sustainability efforts to ensure that my family’s business is a viable part of the central Louisiana community for generations to come.”
Monroe began her career with the company as an intern during construction of RoyOMartin’s plywood facility in 1995. In 2003, Monroe joined the organization as a corporate environmental manager. Monroe worked as a project engineer with C-K Associates and Providence Engineering consulting firms where she was involved in preparing environmental site assessments and permit applications.
“With Natalie’s 18 years of environmental management, she has many experiences and skills to draw upon that make her a solid fit for the new vice president of environmental, safety, and sustainability operations role,” Terry Secrest, executive vice president of manufacturing sales, said. “She will lead our safety journey to zero accidents and zero environmetnal incidents while showcasing our company’s exemplary leadership in sustainability.”
RoyOMartin is a privately-held company with special emphasis on manufacturing forest products and managing sustainable forests in Louisiana. The manufacturer operates four locations across the state.
