Involved in the environmental industry for 23 years including 21 years teaching environmental classes nationwide.
One of the first 3 instructors approved by the EPA to teach Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting classes in the State of Illinois. One of three training instructors who taught Illinois statewide representing IDPH's original “Get the Lead Out Program” in 1996. Instructor for several directors and compliance inspectors from various cities/counties/states for their environmental classes. Designed IDPH / EPA approved asbestos training courses for Heartland Environmental Training, Inc. & Occupational Training & Supply. Asbestos Worker/Supervisor (IL. #100-0919 - Wisc. # ACS-200) Asbestos Inspector, Air Sampling Professional, Project Manager (IL.) Asbestos Inspector (Wisc.) Lead Worker/Supervisor (IL. & Wisc.) Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor (IL.) Lead RRP Certified Renovator Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5040 Member of American Legion Post #0673 Member of USS. Robert E. Lee (SSBN 601) Association Member of Patriot Guard Riders Member of National Association for the Self Employed