Kari Leonhard, PhD, ASP in

Kari Leonhard, PhD, ASP

Energizer · DISC type I
Director of Environmental and Sustainability at JBS Fed Beef
📍 United States

Kari Leonhard is the Director of Environmental and Sustainability at JBS Fed Beef, leveraging extensive experience from roles at Saputo and JBS Pork. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Louisiana State University and is recognized for her expertise in environmental engineering, compliance, and sustainability within the food industry.

She appears to value corporate social responsibility, expressing appreciation for companies that make positive contributions to the world. Her interests include major food industry players like General Mills, indicating a focus on the practices of large-scale consumer brands and their global impact.

Kari holds a dual expertise in environmental sustainability and occupational safety, backed by an Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Director of Environmental and Sustainability
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United States
Personality Overview

How Kari shows up

Imaginative
Informal
Relationship Oriented

They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Priorities

Topics Kari cares about

Corporate Sustainability
Her entire career, especially her current director-level role, is dedicated to implementing sustainability programs within major food corporations like JBS and Saputo.
Environmental Compliance
As an environmental engineer and manager, she has been directly responsible for ensuring plants meet environmental and safety regulations, including OSHA chemical aspects.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Director of Environmental and Sustainability
JBS Fed Beef
6-2023 - 1-2025
Regional Environmental Sustainability and EMS Manager
Saputo Inc.
4-2022 - 1-2025
Consultant
Hydro Solutions, Inc.
12-2021 - 4-2022
EHSQC
Phibro
2-2018 - 1-2022
Corporate Environmental Engineer
JBS
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Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Louisiana State University
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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