Greg Howard
Russellville
Summary
Results-driven Compliance Manager with expertise in compliance monitoring, training development, and internal audits. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risks through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Safety and Compliance Manager
KL Breeden and Sons
Terrell, TX
06.2014 - 02.2026
- Developed and implemented compliance programs to ensure regulatory adherence across operations.
- Conducted internal audits to identify areas of risk and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline compliance processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Provided training and guidance on regulatory requirements to staff, fostering a culture of compliance.
- Monitored industry trends and updates in regulations, ensuring timely adjustments to company policies.
- Led compliance investigations, resolving issues promptly while minimizing organizational impact.
- Established metrics for evaluating compliance effectiveness, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Managed compliance efforts, reporting and audits.
- Reviewed documents, files, transcripts, and other records to assess compliance and potential risk.
- Reduced risk exposure for the company by identifying and addressing areas of noncompliance.
- Prepared records and data for regular audits.
- Developed and delivered training programs to inform new and current employees about compliance issues.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
- Collaborated with HR and IT to develop and implement code of business and ethics and anti-harassment policies and related personnel training.
- Managed investigations into potential violations of laws or regulations, ensuring swift resolution and corrective actions when necessary.
- Conducted thorough internal audits to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and best practices.
- Reduced legal risks by rigorously enforcing compliance protocols in all business operations.
- Addressed compliance issues by developing and implementing corrective action plans.
- Analyzed and identified risk areas to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Owner Operator /CDL Truck Driver
Clarksville Refrigerated Lines
Terrell, TX
01.1997 - 06.2014
- Directed daily operations to ensure timely and efficient refrigerated transportation services.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Monitored temperature controls and adjusted settings to maintain product integrity during transport.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols, equipment usage, and best practices for efficient operations.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce repair costs.
- Operated refrigerated trucks, ensuring safe and timely deliveries of temperature-sensitive cargo.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morrilton High School
Morrilton, ArkansasCertified Welder Degree -
Wabonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, ILSkills
- Compliance monitoring
- Training development
- Internal audits
- Training and education
- Staff training
- Compliance documentation
- SOP writing
- Food safety program training
- Compliance initiatives
- Compliance auditing
- Compliance reporting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Effective communication
Timeline
Regional Safety and Compliance Manager
KL Breeden and Sons
06.2014 - 02.2026
Owner Operator /CDL Truck Driver
Clarksville Refrigerated Lines
01.1997 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Morrilton High School
Certified Welder Degree -
Wabonsee Community College