Mr. McEwen has over twenty years of combined professional experience in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) compliance, and Biological Safety. Mr. McEwen currently serves as a GEMS Program Manager for the JOSEPH MAXWELL CLELAND ATLANTA VA MEDICAL CENTER. In this role, Mr. McEwen manages a 26-acre main campus and 22 Community Based Outpatient Clinics throughout metro Atlanta. The Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) utilizes ISO 14001 standards to manage the facilities environmental sustainability and environmental programs compliance. Mr. McEwen is the facility Subject Matter Expert (SME) to ensure compliance with all local, State, and Federal Environmental Laws and Regulations are followed. Over the past several years the JOSEPH MAXWELL CLELAND ATLANTA VA MEDICAL CENTER GEMS program has received National recognition for winning Environmental and Sustainability Awards from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In addition, establishing industry Best Practices and winning numerous National Environmental and Sustainability awards from various organizations.