As CEO, Chris is our leader and visionary.  He leads Bowen Learning Network's stategic planning to develop and increase the value of our products and services for our clients' professional development needs.  He communicates with our team on a daily basis to promote organizational and individual growth.

One of Chris's passions is making information accessible and easily understood.  Exceptional use of technology is imperative to the Bowen EHS mission of providing high quality professional development experiences and resources for environmental, health, and safety professionals.  Chris oversees the development, maintenance and enhancement of our technology systems.  This includes the main website, Member Center, and the systems used to support clients, faculty and staff.  You might not ever speak with Chris, but he's at the heart of everything we do.

Margaret is responsible for instructor management and course development and administration. Her duties include hiring and training our instructors and ensuring they get the support they need so they can put their energy into our clients’ learning experience. Margaret collaborates with instructors to create and update Bowen EHS curriculum and learning events. She works with both clients and instructors as they navigate the ever-changing technology used to provide high quality online learning. Margaret is most proud of implementing and maintaining the high standards required for Bowen EHS to become an IACET accredited training provider.

Mrs. King is in charge of developing and implementing all marketing and communication strategies for the Bowen Learning Network companies.  She is responsible for making sure that our public message is clear, concise, and attractive across a variety of channels including social media and web advertising. In addition to marketing, she is responsible for all bookkeeping and payroll, and special projects.

Since 2007, Mrs. King has had a variety of responsibilities including client support, bookkeeping, product development, webinar production, and all of the other administrative tasks that make a company tick.

Mr. Punke is responsible for evaluating and assessment of our learning events. This includes assessing instructors, performing client research, and analyzing data to be utilized in client relations, product development, and marketing. 

Mark provides administrative support for the production of courses and tools in the Bowen EHS Learning Center. He is responsible for course administration, including updating the virtual classroom activities and managing classroom recordings. He also maintains our client relationship management system, provides client support, and performs other administrative duties as needed.

Mr. Bowen originally founded Bowen EHS, Inc. in 2003 to meet the educational needs of those studying for certification in the EHS professions. In 2014, Mr. Bowen created Bowen Learning Network, Inc. due to significant expansion in business activities. He now serves as the Chairman of the Board of Bowen Learning Network, Inc.

Senior Instructor

Dr. Pate has over 16 years of environmental health and safety experience in academic, research, and healthcare settings in both the public and private sectors. Dr. Pate's EHS experience has ranged from collecting and managing radioactive, chemical, and biologic waste streams for a major research university to managing a comprehensive EHS program for a large multi-facility health system. Dr. Pate has been responsible for developing and delivering various EHS training topics, and his goal is to assist Bowen EHS clients in achieving their professional development goals. Outside of work, Dr. Pate enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters.

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Mr. Lee is a Safety and Environmental Compliance Manager with the Federal Aviation Administration. In addition to holding the CIH and CSP^® certifications, he is a New York State Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Mr. Lee has over 10 years of experience with corporate and governmental agencies as an Environmental Health and Safety Manager. He also serves as an assistant professor teaching various courses in occupational health/industrial hygiene and waste management.

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Dr. Reed is a Certified Industrial Hygienist, a Certified Safety Professional, and an educator whose professional and research experiences have focused on industrial hygiene in the mining industry. He manages multi-million-dollar interdisciplinary health and safety research projects funded by NIOSH. His current research interests include diesel exhaust, heat strain, evaluation of safety training, and the use of machine learning to improve safety and health. Rustin served as the Chair of the AIHA Mining Working Group and the Secretary of the Arizona AIHA Local Section.

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Mr. Candee has a bachelor’s in Chemistry from the University of Northern Iowa and a Master’s in Industrial Hygiene from Montana Tech. He has over 30 years of experience, both as a technician while serving in the United States Air Force as a Bioenvironmental Engineering Technician and professionally. His professional career has included performing consulting and analytical laboratory analysis, and performing loss control services for an insurance company. Kent is currently at Los Alamos National Laboratory where he leads the Occupational Safety and Health – Industrial Safety and Hygiene, Industrial Hygiene Team in developing procedures, policies, and guidance documents for exposure and risk assessments, silica, chemical safety, indoor air quality, hearing conservation, noise evaluations, oxygen deficiency hazards, biological hazards, respiratory protection, personal protective equipment, ventilation, and monitoring equipment. He is a Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional, and obtained the Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designations.

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Michelle Reiher is a certified industrial hygienist and certified safety professional with over 20 years of safety and health experience in general industry and mining. She holds the MSHA IS, IU and IN certifications and has develop and conducted safety and health training within the MSHA Part 48 New Miner, Annual Refresher and Instructor Training courses. She has a passion for health and safety training and believes everyone should be given the knowledge to make choices that will keep them safe.

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Mr. Winkler is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with over 15 years of professional safety experience in the utility, higher education, and occupational health fields. He holds a master’s degree in occupational health and safety and has extensive experience managing programs in industrial hygiene, emergency response, and safety training development. In addition to his professional work, Mr. Winkler is an adjunct instructor, teaching college-level occupational safety and health courses.

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Mr. Borden is a hands-on EHS manager with 20+ years of experience in manufacturing and 25+ years in EHS. His formal education includes an MBA and BA, both concentrating in industrial management. In addition to environmental, health, safety, and security, Mr. Borden's career includes production supervision and management, as well as manufacturing engineering. As an owner of a metal fabrication factory, he employed over 200 people and specializes in start-up and turnaround situations. In his free time, he enjoys rustic craftwork, working in a body/mechanical shop, and trail riding with his wife.

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Miriam Sinha, MS, CIH, CSP, is an experienced environmental health and safety (EHS) professional with over 16 years of experience across consulting, government, and corporate settings. She holds a BS in Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Toxicology with a minor in Chemistry and an MS in Environmental Health Science with a concentration in Industrial Hygiene. Her career includes work as an EHS Consultant, a Federal OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officer, and, currently, as an EHS Manager at L’Oréal’s Research and Innovation Facility. Miriam excels at translating complex risks into practical solutions through program development, risk assessment, training, and strategic initiatives that strengthen EHS and wellbeing culture.

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Lecturer

Ms. Forester has more than 30 years of construction experience including general contracting, construction management, hazardous materials, and demolition. 15 of those years have been in construction and manufacturing safety. She is currently the Regional Safety Manager in Texas and Florida for the largest US insulation contractor.

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Collin Rusche brings 10+ years of EHS experience across the chemical industry, manufacturing environments, and the technology sector. He has developed, led, and strengthened comprehensive safety and environmental programs that support operational excellence and regulatory compliance. Collin has extensive experience with OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulatory frameworks, including managing LQG, SQG, and VSQG operations and overseeing programs such as SPCC, SWPPP, NPDES, Title V, and the Clean Water Act (CWA). His background includes driving initiatives that reduce risk, support continuous improvement, and build strong, engaged safety cultures. Collin is passionate about creating practical, effective EHS programs and enjoys partnering with teams to make safety accessible, meaningful, and a natural part of day‑to‑day work.

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