Denise Vaughn is the Vice President of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) for Ferguson, a value-added distributor in North America providing expertise, solutions, and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more.
Denise is responsible for the company’s overarching ESG strategy, ensuring integration into business strategy and operations. She works cross-functionally to identify opportunities and partnerships to help Ferguson deliver on its short- and long-term ESG goals, maximize impact and effectively communicate with all stakeholders. She also leads an integrated team that directs Ferguson’s social impact with a focus on housing, clean water and sanitation and skilled trades. Through Ferguson Cares, the company provides grants and encourages its associates to serve communities across the country.
Denise is a strong advocate of community service and is currently on the board of directors for the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. She also volunteers for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America. She is an emeritus director of the Peninsula SPCA, and recent board service includes the SkillsUSA Foundation and Smart Beginnings. When not working or volunteering, she can be found adventuring across the globe with her kids, hanging out with her animals, boating, or doing yoga.
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Kathy G. Beckett has over thirty years of experience practicing environmental, energy and natural resource law. She has experience working with all major federal environmental programs, to include Environmental Justice. Kathy has earned certification by U.C. Berkeley Law Executive Education for the course Sustainable Capitalism & ESG. She works with clients, community and business leaders to expand economic development in the Appalachian region.
Kathy is ranked by Chambers USA for Environment, Lawdragon Green 500, and is a Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers among other professional organizations.
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