EW #814 CPS, CES, CELC, ACD, and is a nationally known expert in all aspects of the lead hazard control industry. He holds numerous licenses, accreditations and certifications from the Environmental Protection Agency and the states of Kansas and Missouri.

Heis active and holds offices in many councils, associations and institutes. His professional experience dates from 1976 and includes program evaluation, training and consulting for environmental hazards including lead, asbestos, hazardous waste, contaminated properties and other environmental specialties.

His nationally recognized technical expertise has been instrumental in the successful completion of numerous environmental hazard identification and abatement projects.

He has authored many works published in Maintenance and Modernization Supervisor, Journal of Environmental Health, EH&S Solutions, Deleading Magazine, Lead Perspectives, The Military Engineer and other prestigious publications.

Generally considered to be one of the nations most foremost and well respected experts in all facets of all issues regarding lead-based paint.

Provided litigation support and expert witness testimony in several court cases involving lead poisoning and regulatory compliance.

Licensed Lead Training Provider
Licensed Lead Inspector
Licensed Lead Risk Assessor
Licensed Lead Abatement Supervisor
Licensed Lead Abatement Project Designer

Experience: Over 24 years of expert experience in all facets of the Lead Industry. Have assisted in the development of several state, local and federal regulations. Have been involved in several lead poisoning court cases as an expert witness and have provided litigation support.

ROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND TRAINING
Licensed by the States of Missouri and Kansas as a Lead Inspector
Licensed by the States of Missouri and Kansas as a Lead Abatement Supervisor
Licensed by the States of Missouri and Kansas as a Lead Hazard Risk Assessor
Licensed by the States of Missouri and Kansas as a Lead Abatement Project Designer
Accredited by the States of Missouri & Kansas to Provide Lead Abatement Supervisor training
Accredited by the States of Missouri and Kansas to Provide Lead Abatement Worker training
Accredited by the States of Missouri and Kansas to Provide Lead Inspector training
Accredited by the States of Missouri and Kansas to Provide Lead Risk Assessor training
Accredited by the States of Missouri amd Kansas Lead Abatement Project Designer training
EPA-AHERA Trained Asbestos Inspector and Management Planner
Training Manager and Principal Instructor for Model Courses in Lead Abatement for Workers
Training Manager and Principal Instructor for Model Courses in Lead Risk Assessment
Training Manager and Principal Instructor Model Courses in Lead Abatement for Supervisors
Training Manager and Principal Instructor for Model Courses in Lead Abatement Project Design
Training Manager and Principal Instructor for Model Courses in Lead Inspection
SSPC Certification for Supervisor for Lead Abatement of Industrial Structures
Certified Professional Sanitarian (CPS)
Certified Environmental Specialist (CES)
Certified Environmental Lead Consultant (CELC)
Academy Certified Diplomate as an Expert Consultant and Witness (ACD)
Manufacturer Trained XRF Inspector with Radiation Safety Training Certification
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response 40 Hour Training (OSHA 29 CFR)
Confined Space Entry Training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146)
Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Process Training from ASTM (ASTM 1527-97)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Lead Assessment and Abatement Council (Past President) (since 1992)
American Industrial Hygiene Association (Full Member since 1998)
National Environmental Health Association (Since 1985)
American Academy of Certified Consultants and Experts (since 1999)
National Association of Environmental Professionals (since 1999)
American Public Health Association (including Missouri and Kansas Affiliate Chapters)
National Institute of Building Sciences 3 Different Technical Advisory Committees
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (since 1987)
Society of American Military Engineers (including Greater Kansas City Post) (since 1991)
American Society for Testing and Materials - E06.23 LBP Subcommittee (Standard Co-Author)
Kansas City, Missouri Health Departments Lead Poisoning Prevention Advisory Board
Environmental Information Association (since 1994)
Missouri Board of Certification for Environmental Health Professionals (since 1986)
Kansas Association for Sanitarians (since 1997)
Steel Structures Painting Council (including Heart of America Chapter) (since 1995)
Alliance to End Childhood Lead Poisoning Technical Advisory Committee (since 1992)
World Safety Organization (since 1993)
Kansas City Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Coalition (LeadBusters, Inc.)Board Member
Missouri State Lead-Based Paint ADHOC Committee ()
Kansas Lead Council - Chairperson (lead work practices, procedures and legislation)
Society for Occupational and Environmental Health (since 1994)
Environmental Assessment Association (since 1996)