Charley Puente

Background

About Charley Puente

A seasoned Health and Safety Management professional with more than 29 years of service rooted in military discipline, law enforcement precision, and industrial safety leadership. My diverse background encompasses health and safety management, emergency management, safety and security program development, workforce training, and risk mitigation across high-risk and high-performance environments. The founder and lead consultant of TRO Consulting, LLC, and serve as the president of The Resource Officer, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth through leadership and life skills. Extensive experience in building, leading, and auditing workplace safety programs in manufacturing, and logistics. Ability to design customized emergency preparedness plans and safety training curricula has made me a trusted resource for organizational safety and compliance. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and retired law enforcement officer, I have held critical roles such as Company Gunnery Sergeant, Emergency Response Leader, School Resource Officer, and Violent Crimes Investigator. I have consistently leveraged my deep understanding of human behavior, situational awareness, and incident response to create proactive safety culture and reduce operational risk. In my current role, I specialize in delivering OSHA-aligned training programs, safety committee development, root cause investigations, and comprehensive emergency response planning. I am an Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor for General Industry, a Hazwoper 40 credential holder, and trained in confined space operations, fire prevention, preparedness and response techniques, industrial incident investigations and many more General Industry certifications. I hold a Master of Education in Adult and Career Education from Valdosta State University. A GACE-authorized teacher, and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with a passion for training. I have authored numerous books and instructional programs focused on safety, security, and emergency preparedness. My commitment to ‘Stand Firm, Persevere’ is reflected in my tireless dedication to workforce safety, emergency preparedness, and lifelong learning. I continue to be a transformational leader in promoting proactive safety cultures and delivering impactful training solutions that save lives and strengthen organizations.