Chris Cothren
Director, Compliance Services | Process Safety Management (PSM) Consultant | Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration | Cold Chain & Warehouse Safety
- Role
- Director, Compliance Services at Sotera Compliance
- Location
- Lowell, AR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chris Cothren
Most leaders choose between operational performance and safety/compliance—I’ve built my career on delivering both.I’m a business-driven supply chain and compliance leader with 12+ years of experience across warehousing, cold chain operations, and global logistics. Currently, I serve as a Director of Compliance Services, specializing in Process Safety Management (PSM) for anhydrous ammonia refrigeration systems.What sets me apart is the ability to bridge operations and compliance. I’ve led teams in fast-paced environments while also helping organizations navigate complex safety and regulatory requirements—without losing sight of productivity, cost, and customer expectations.My experience spans:• Warehouse & operations management• Cold chain & food safety• Occupational & environmental safety• Process Safety Management (PSM)• Regulatory compliance & risk reduction• Team leadership, training, and developmentI’m known for a hands-on, practical approach and a strong safety mindset. I don’t believe in “check-the-box” compliance—I focus on building programs that actually work in real-world operations, improving safety, strengthening performance, and driving long-term results.
Experience
Director, Compliance Services
Jan 2026 — Present
Education
Garden City Ammonia Program
PSM/RMP
2014 — 2014
University of Arkansas
Preventative Controls Qualified Invididual (PCQI) Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Certificate, Ammonia Refrigeration System Safety
New Environment, Inc.
HAZWOPER Train the Trainer
2014 — 2014
Lincoln Tech
Associate of Science - AS, Information Technology
NSF International
HACCP Manager
2015 — 2015
RC&E Refrigeration
Certification, Process Safety Management for Anhydrous Ammonia
University of Arkansas
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations
Skills
- Warehousing
- Powerpoint
- Air Freight
- Tier Ii Reporting
- Operations Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Hazmat Tech
- Process Safety Management
- Export
- International Shipping
- Hazard Communications
- Haccp
- Forklift Operator
- Hazardous Materials Training
- Food Safety
- Industrial Safety
- Warehouse Management
- Risk Management
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- Warehouse Operations
- Hazwoper
- Management
- Shipping
- Inventory Management
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