Kevin Ritz

About Kevin Ritz

I’m a results-driven sales leader with over 18 years of experience driving growth, leading teams, and delivering multimillion-dollar revenue in highly regulated markets. My career spans direct sales, technical consulting, and operations management, where I’ve led teams to achieve ambitious goals while fostering lasting customer partnerships.Currently, as Director of Air & Water Quality at Pond & Company, I specialize in providing strategic environmental compliance solutions for clients in the Life Sciences, Medical Sterilization, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical industries. I help businesses navigate complex regulatory frameworks, including EPA, NESHAP, SCAQMD 1405, and FIFRA, ensuring compliance while optimizing operations. My role involves:Business Development & Growth Strategy – Identifying and capitalizing on regulatory-driven opportunities to expand Pond’s impact.Regulatory Compliance & Technical Solutions – Guiding clients through air and water quality compliance challenges with customized engineering and abatement solutions.Cross-Functional Collaboration – Working closely with engineering, construction, and environmental teams to deliver air pollution control and water treatment solutions.Sustainability & Compliance Leadership – Helping companies reduce environmental impact while maintaining operational efficiency.With a background in operations management and technical consulting, I’ve led teams, managed complex regulatory projects, and worked closely with industry partners to deliver innovative and compliant solutions. My early career in laboratory operations helped me develop a strong foundation in quality management, process optimization, and regulatory standards, which I apply to my current role in sales and customer engagement.I hold an MBA with dual concentrations in Management and Finance and am a Certified Professional Salesperson (CPSP). My approach is customer-focused, solution-driven, and built on long-term partnerships to ensure businesses achieve regulatory success and operational excellence.

Experience

1. Director

   Pond & Company

   Feb 2024 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Lead strategic initiatives in air and water quality solutions within the Life Sciences, Medical Sterilization, Chemical, Industrial, and Pharmaceutical industries.Drive business development and regulatory compliance strategies, helping clients navigate EPA, NESHAP, SCAQMD 1405, and FIFRA regulations.Leverage regulatory frameworks (Ethylene Oxide SCAQMD 1405, NESHAP, FIFRA, and other air and water quality regulations) to identify business opportunities and support clients in medical sterilization, chemical, pharmaceutical, and related markets.Develop and execute business growth strategies within the Life Sciences division, ensuring clients achieve compliance while optimizing operations.Engage with medical sterilization, pharmaceutical, and chemical clients to assess their environmental compliance needs and provide tailored engineering, EtO abatement, and emissions control solutions.Collaborate with engineering, construction, and environmental teams to deliver air pollution control systems, water treatment solutions, and sustainable compliance strategies that meet regulatory requirements.Stay informed on evolving environmental regulations to provide proactive guidance on emissions control, permitting, and sustainability best practices.Promote sustainable and compliant solutions that help life sciences companies reduce environmental impact while maintaining operational efficiency.

Education

• Wheeling University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Chemistry

  2002 — 2006

• University of St. Thomas (TX)

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations