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Inspector Directory Introduced - The new NAMP Inspector Directory is online and fully operational. We anticipate that inclusion in this directory will generate many additional inspection and remediation leads for you, especially during the slow holiday season. As an added incentive, we invite all active NAMP Inspectors and Remediators to advertise in the New Inspector Directory for FREE. Find out more

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CURRENT AND PAST COURSE LECTURERS

Dr. Samuel Abramson, M.D.

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Dr. Abramson is a practicing physician, board- certified in pediatrics. He has extensive experience in microbiology and allergy treatment. He was awarded his M.D. from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1968 and has served on the staff at Children's Hospital of Michigan, St. John Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Hutzel Hospital, Cottage Hospital, Bon Secours Hospital, Beaumont Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital, South Macomb Hospital, St. Joseph on the Boulevard Hospital and Crittenton Hospital. Dr. Abramson is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He has been in private medical practice for over thirty (30) years in pediatrics and adult general medicine.

Edward P. Malone, M.S., CMI, CMR

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Mr. Malone was awarded his Bachelors degree in chemistry and Masters degree in Physiology from Miami University. Prior to specializing in Mold Inspections and Remediation, Mr. Malone owned and operated Allied Diagnostic Services, Inc., a major independent clinical laboratory serving physicians, hospitals, insurance companies and corporations throughout Michigan and Ohio. Mr. Malone was the founder and President of Immunoassay Corporation, a manufacturer of in vitro test kits that were labeled with radioactive isotopes. These kits were sold to hospitals, laboratories and clinics throughout the United States and Europe. He designed and instituted the first in-house radio-immunoassay laboratory in a Michigan hospital. Mr. Malone lectured for the Nuclear Medical Society. Mr. Malone's credentials include: American Chemical Association; Michigan Chemical Council; EPA Quality Assurance Program; licensed under the Centers for Disease Control; United States Drug Enforcement Administration; United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Michigan Board of Pharmacy; Food and Drug Administration; and United States patent holder. For the last twelve (12) years he has focused exclusively on mold research, detection and remediation. Mr. Malone is also a member of the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.

Francis B. McLaughlin, FAIC

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Francis B. McLaughlin, a Graduate Chemist/Microbiologist and Fellow of the American Institute of Chemists, has over 45 years of testing, evaluation and consultation in the disciplines of Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Studies, Forensic Sciences (e.g. Biochemistry, Hematology, Parasitology and Serology) and Environmental Studies. His credentials include: American Society for Microbiology; Diplomat for the American Institute of Bioanalysis; American Chemical Association; Michigan Chemical Council; Institute of Official Agricultural Chemists; Institute of Food Technologists; Union Internationale des Laboratories Independents; National Sanitation Foundation; EPA Quality Assurance Program; United States Drug Enforcement Administration; United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Michigan Board of Pharmacy; Research Facility - United States Department of Agriculture; Ohio Department of Natural Resources; Michigan Board of Public Health. Francis McLaughlin is an expert in ground water and soil bacterial bio-remediation, cases of food poisoning, and decontamination of fungal colonization. He is a consultant to many governmental entities including health departments and municipalities. His patents and publications include: Test Systems for Phenol, Nitrates, Nitrites, and Chromium; Beta Tan Cosmetic; Balloon Packing of Narcotics Detection; FDA Approved Shelf Life Extender for Fruits and Vegetables.

Dr. Mark J. Banner, Ph.D.

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Dr. Banner was awarded his B.S. degree in Bacteriology from Iowa State University, his Master of Science in Food Science from Pennsylvania State University and his Ph.D. in Microbiology from Cornell University, where his thesis topic was the heat resistant mold, Byssoclamys fulva. Dr. Banner's areas of expertise include microbiology, chemistry and sanitation. He has created and delivered training courses on microbiology, product safety and sanitation, and has lectured internationally on microbiology. He was Director of Hygiene and Disinfection Technology at Diversey-Lever from 1996 to 1999. He directed research projects at Unilever's European Research Centers. He researched and developed solutions to microbiological and sanitation problems. Dr. Banner directed microbiological testing to support commercialization of unique antimicrobial sanitizers and developed and implemented a three (3) year strategic plan for creating innovative hygiene and disinfection products and services. Dr. Banner has authored/edited sixty (60) corporate publications and journal publications, wrote the technical manual for sanitation of non-traditional beverage manufacturing plants and has delivered in excess of one hundred (100) presentations for technical and trade organizations. Dr. Banner has established and directed corporate microbiology and sanitation R&D departments based in the United States and Holland. Dr. Banner holds the following awards and recognitions: Master Brewers Association of the Americas - President's Award - 1993; International Society of Beverage Technologists Sanitation Committee, best paper 1992; and Dr. Banner was cited for excellence as Chairman of Program Advisory Committee, 1992 Annual Meeting of the International Association of Food Protection.

Gary R. Trzaskos, J.D.

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Mr. Trzaskos was awarded his B.A. degree (with honors) from Michigan State University in 1976, his J.D. in Corporate and Commercial Law from Wayne State University in 1978, and his L.L.M. in Taxation from Wayne State University in 1984. Mr. Trzaskos was admitted to the Michigan State Bar in 1979. He is licensed to practice in all courts in the State of Michigan, in the United States Tax Court, in the United States Court of Claims, in the United States Eastern District Court and in the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Trzaskos is a member of the Michigan State Bar Probate Section, Taxation Section, Real Estate Section, and Business Law Section. Mr. Trzaskos is experienced in environmental clean-up, mold litigation, foreclosures, summary proceedings, real estate valuation appeals, drafting real estate documents, including purchase agreements, building agreements, remediation agreements, listing agreements, mortgages, leases, options, condominium by-laws and master deeds. He has appeared before state and local agencies and boards to obtain permits, variances and others approvals, drafting partnership agreements, limited partnership agreements, limited liability company documents, joint venture agreements. Mr. Trzaskos has had appearances before all Michigan and federal courts, arbitration tribunals, local planning commissions, local zoning boards of appeal, the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services, and the Michigan Department of Licensing.

Dr. Jonathan Roth, Ph.D.

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Dr. Roth was awarded his BA in 1959 in Biology and English. His Ph.D. is in Phytopathology and Biochemistry and was awarded in 1962. Dr. Roth has been a Professor of Biology at Goshen College in Goshen, Indiana since 1962. He has done Post-Doctorate work at both Purdue University and the University of Miami. Dr. Roth has taught a variety of subjects including General Biology, General Zoology, Botany, Microtechniques, Cytology, Photography, and his favorites, Microbiology and Marine Biology. He continues to teach Marine Biology in the Florida Keys at Layton, a program he started in 1966.

Dr. Anthony D. McGill, Ph.D.

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Dr. McGill earned his BS in 1984 from Central Michigan University. He was awarded his MA in 1989 from Eastern Michigan University and his Doctorate in 1994 from Wayne State University. Prior to joining the NAMP team, Dr. McGill worked in automotive prototyping as a liaison with General Motors, Ford, Chrysler and Toyota. He owned and operated Tech Communications, a cellular telephone design and service company. Dr. McGill was a licensed real estate agent, a remodeling contractor, and a home designer and builder. Dr. McGill has taught at Eastern Michigan University, Wayne State University, The Detroit Center for Creative Studies and the University of Michigan, winning numerous awards for teaching, community service, and research. He has taught a variety of subjects at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including Public Relations, Organizational Communication, Public Speaking, Small Group Dynamics, and Research Methods. Dr. McGill has presented over 25 scholarly papers at State, Regional, National and International Conferences. Dr. McGill has sat on Editorial Boards and chaired Public Relations and Organizational Communication Divisions at National Conventions. He has published in the area of Environmental Crisis Management and Public Relations.

Dr. Michael J.hollis, N.D.

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Dr. Hollis is director of Naturopathic Medicine for BWell. He received a degree in naturopathic medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. A board certified, licensed Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine in California, Dr. Hollis focuses on adjunctive assessment of toxicological influences on hormone function, as well as anti-aging and peak-level health. With unique expertise in the field of clinical and diagnostic laboratory testing, Dr. Hollis is exceptionally qualified to diagnose and treat patients with a scientific and yet holistic perspective.

N. Nina Hodjat, J.D.

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Ms. Hodjat was awarded two B.A. degrees from the University of California, Irvine in 2002, and her J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law in 2005. Ms. Hodjat has been admitted to the California bar, the United States District Court, and has passed the New York state bar. As general counsel for BioPro Inspections & Remediation, Ms. Hodjat is experienced in all aspects of the mold remediation and inspection business, including legal issues relating to business formation, employment law, franchising agreements, partnership agreements, profit sharing agreements, consumer protection laws, contractual issues and mold litigation. Ms. Hodjat also has a general legal practice, with emphasis on business and corporate law, employment law, and real estate law. Ms. Hodjat is a licensed real estate broker in the state of California.

Mr. Hodjat, BioPro

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Mr. Hodjat was awarded his Bachelors degree in marketing and design from American Intercontinental University. Prior to starting his business in the mold industry, Mr. Hodjat was the V.P. of Sales and Marketing at one of the top general contracting firms in Southern California which specialized in government historic renovations and Wealth Management Trust Fund accounts. Overseeing multiple jobs with the Historic Core of Downtown Los Angeles, Mr. Hodjat came across numerous historic buildings that contained extensive mold and moisture damage. Through his experience of dealing with such jobs, Mr. Hodjat dedicated himself to mold and branched off from construction to the mold industry 4 years ago. Mr. Hodjat started his company, BioPro, in 2006 and generated close to 3 quarters of a million dollars in sales in his first year. He dedicates his success to the mentorship provided to him by Ed Malone and Seth Norman of the National Association of Mold Professionals, and to his marketing and design degree obtained some years ago. Mr. Hodjat has been able to successfully utilize his marketing background to build an awareness of his company�s brand throughout the Southern California market. Mr. Hodjat, along with the help of NAMP, has also created proprietary project and content management software for the mold industry which streamlines operations and management through an online system that can be accessed virtually anywhere there is internet access. This software proved so successful for BioPro that a version is in the process of being built for sale to other mold inspection and remediation professionals available mid 2008.

Note: Due to availability, lecturers may vary from seminar to seminar. If you would like a list of the lecturers who will be speaking at your seminar, please call NAMP.

TESTIMONIAL:

"Excellent Speakers, Excellent Teachers, Very Knowledgeable staff. Ed Malone is an excellent instructor. We have taken several mold classes, this one is by far the very best. We learned more in the first few hours of this course then we learned in all the other courses combined."
-- John E. and Scott L., WI

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