Derek Smith

Derek Smith is an experienced environmental professional currently serving as the Environmental Superintendent at Domtar since June 2024. Prior roles include Environmental and Landfill Manager at Real Alloy, Environmental and Sustainability Coordinator at Century Aluminum, and EHS Director at Owensboro Grain Co Inc. Additional experience encompasses positions as Plant Environmental Analyst at Owensboro Municipal Utilities and Environmental Scientist II at the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection. Derek began a career in environmental sciences as an Environmental Permitting Specialist at Western Kentucky Minerals and an Environmental Science Intern at Miles Farm Supply, LLC. Academic qualifications include a Master of Public Health in Environmental Science from Western Kentucky University and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the same institution, along with additional coursework at Harvard Extension School.