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PROJECT PERSONNEL

WAYNE D. THOMAS
President
Mr. Thomas holds a B.S. degree in mathematics from Bloomsburg University and has completed graduate work at Temple University, the Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes University, and the University of Oklahoma. He has over twenty years of experience in the areas of building renovation systems, environmental hazard assessment, risk assessment, and asbestos ranging from public school abatements to a wide variety of industrial and commercial projects. His specialties include compliance, risk management, and record-keeping, as well as supervisory techniques for abatement activities. Mr. Thomas is an EPA and Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry-certified asbestos abatement supervisor, inspector, management planner, and project designer. Mr. Thomas is certified as a radon-testing individual in Pennsylvania. He has completed courses of instruction in the National Firearms Association (NFA) Recognition and Identification (R&I) Hazardous Materials Awareness and EPA/Union Pacific Railroad (UPPR) Hazardous Materials 1st Responder Operations. He has also completed course requirements at Temple University in the U.S. EPA Training Curriculum. Mr. Thomas is a member of the National Industrial Hygine Association.

EUGENE FERA
Senior Project Manager
Mr. Fera has served as a master electronic technician for the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) and as a technician for Altest Laboratories. He has over thirty years of experience in all phases of electronics design, repair, and fieldwork. In addition, Mr. Fera is certified in nuclear safety and the use of nuclear soils gauges, as well as visible emissions evaluations. He is a Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry-certified supervisor and building inspector for asbestos and an asbestos abatement supervisor. Mr. Fera is a certified lead project designer, risk assessor, inspector and supervisor and is certified with X-ray fluorescence (XRF) equipment. His specialties include air and bulk sampling, project management, and systems calibration. Mr. Fera has completed courses in NFA R&I Hazardous Materials Awareness as well as EPA/UPRR 1st Responder Operations.

JAMES E. DETWILER, P.E., CIH
Certified Industrial Hygienist
Mr. Detwiler earned a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from Lehigh University. He has over twenty years experience as a consultant, corporate manager, project engineer, and industrial hygienist. He has extensive experience in the formulation and management of industrial hygiene and safety programs in manufacturing environments. He has over ten years experience in teaching courses and training programs for colleges and industry. He also conducted comprehensive hazard evaluations and recommended improvements and corrective actions at hundreds of different processes and buildings. Mr. Detwiler holds a Pennsylvania professional engineer license. He is a certified industrial hygienist, with experience in acoustical aspects and comprehensive practice. He is a member of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), Delaware Valley Section AIHA, Lehigh Valley Section AIHA and the Institute of Noise Control Engineering (INCE).

FRANK CZAPLA, JR.
Project Manager
Mr. Czapla holds a B.S. degree in business education from Bloomsburg University and a M.S. degree in education from Wilkes University.  He has completed course work at the Pennsylvania State University.  He has over thirty years of construction experience, having been a member of the Laborer’s International Union.  Mr. Czapla has over twenty years of asbestos-related work experience. Mr. Czapla has received extensive training through the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy, including certifications in hazardous materials response. He also received training in “indoor air quality in schools” from the EPA and the National Education Association’s Health Information Network utilizing the “Tools For Schools” protocols.

JOHN M. GREYTOK
Microscopist Environmental Specialist
Mr. Greytok holds a B.S. degree in secondary education with a concentration in biology from the Pennsylvania State University. He completed graduate courses at Wilkes University and the University of Pennsylvania, receiving a Masters of Secondary Education from Bloomsburg University. Mr. Greytok has over twenty years experience in environmentally related projects. His specialties include ecosystems, radon inspections, microbial testing, noise pollution, indoor air quality (IAQ), contaminated soils, hydrology, air monitoring and air sample analysis using the NIOSH 7400 Method. He has served as an instructor at various environmental training courses and seminars. Mr. Greytok holds certifications as a radon inspector and is a registered microscopist with the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA).

MARK DIMOCK
Inspector / Project Manager
Mr. Dimock retired from the United States Navy with the rank of chief petty officer. He acquired a strong blend of managerial and hands-on experience in his twenty-two year naval career. His extensive experience includes shipboard weapons systems, ordnance safety, system troubleshooting, operational testing and human resource management and training. Mr. Dimock is an EPA and Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry-certified asbestos abatement building inspector, lead hazard control inss also been trained as a mold remediation technician andpector, and lead hazard risk assessor. He has attended varios building inspection courses and mold inspection courses.

RUSSELL E. BALDESARE
Inspector / Project Manager
Mr. Baldesare has a thirty-year background in business management and quality control and has served as the quality assurance officer for the Luzerne County 9-1-1 System. He is certified as a public safety quality specialist by NSCI, Inc. and has worked as a public safety consultant for Technology Management Research, Inc. His specialties include training, facility operations and project management. Mr. Baldesare is a certified Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry asbestos building inspector and is active in the areas of air sample analysis, noise abatement, right-to-know compliance, awareness training and microbial testing.

WAYNE TADDEI
Inspector
Mr. Taddei has a twenty-five year background in the medical field. His supervisory skills include public relations, medical inspections, human resources and problem solving. Mr. Taddei devised and implemented a highly organized program for scheduling and diagnosing clients laboratory studies at a local medical facility. His is certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry as an asbestos building inspector.

CHRISTA J. KNORR
Environmental Scientist
Miss Knorr received a B.S. degree in environmental studies from East Stroudsburg University. She has a technical background in microbiology, environmental chemistry and stream ecology coupled with extensive laboratory and microscopy experience. Miss Knorr is concentrating on assignments in indoor air quality, microbial testing and right-to-know compliance. She is also certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry as an asbestos building inspector and Lead-based Paint Inspector.


   

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