About

ERIC SHAPIRO, CIEC, CMC, CMRS

Eric Shapiro is the owner of Mold Expert Resource. Below is his CV with degrees, training, organizations, certifications and speaking engagements.

CV

Master of Arts, Forensic Psychology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York City, NY.
Bachelors of Arts, Criminal Justice, Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA.
Extensive training and education (28 years) in IAQ Investigations, Remediation, Diagnostics,
Building Science and Moisture Control.
Former Instructor for the American Council for Accredited Certification courses at the National Asbestos and Environmental Training Institute (NAETI), Ocean, NJ.
Educator and trainer in Microbial Remediation, Inspections, Diagnostics, and Air Duct Cleaning.
Experience in Project Specifications and Management of Microbial Remediation and Air Duct Cleaning Projects.
Conducted project oversight for Homeland Security and National Security Agency facilities “HVAC-Duct Cleaning and system refurbishment.” 2002
Hurricane Katrina, Disaster Response Team, 6 months providing oversight and management of catastrophic response services in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama. 2006
Hurricane Wilma, Disaster Response, 18 months project and technical oversight at a large catastrophic loss in Plantation, FL. 2006-2007
Nashville, Tennessee floods 2010, catastrophe response and clean-up.
Hurricane Irene, Disaster Response
Super storm Sandy, Disaster Response, project assessment and management in New Jersey.
Extensive experience in Environmental Building Maintenance and Remediation.
Training EPA Lead Assessment and Lead Risk Hazard Assessment.
Training in Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) for healthcare construction.
Presented the first National Center for Healthy Housing’s Healthy Home Essentials course to the Western Australia Department of Health. 2009 Scarborough Beach, Western Australia.
Indoor Air Quality Association Board of Directors (Current)

Committees & Organizations

Indoor Air Quality Association Treasurer (Current)
IICRC Instructors and Schools Committee member (Past)
Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA), Home Health Committee (Past)
IICRC Government Affairs Committee member (Past)
IICRC Indoor Environmental Inspection Committee member (Past)

Current and Past Certifications

Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC), American Council for Accredited Certification.
Certified Microbial Remediation Supervisor (CMRS), American Council for Accredited Certification.
Certified Microbial Consultant (CMC), American Council for Accredited Certification.
Credentialed Healthy Home Specialist, National Environmental Health Association/National Center for Healthy Housing.
Certified Level 1 Infrared Thermographer, ITC
Certified Building Science Thermographer, ITC Building Science Institute
IICRC Water Restoration Technician
IICRC Fire & Smoke Restoration
IICRC Applied Structural Drying
IICRC Odor Control
IICRC Trauma and Crime Scene
Certified Indoor Air Quality Consultant (CIAQC), American Council for Accredited Certification. Certified Water Restoration Technician (WRT), IICRC.
Certified Ventilation Systems Mold Remediator (VSMR), National Air Duct Cleaners Association. Certified Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS), National Air Duct Cleaners Association.
Air System Balancing, National Comfort Institute #99301.
Certified Indoor Air Quality Professional (CIAQP), Association of Energy Engineers.

Presentations/Conferences/Seminars

Tampa, FL, February 2017, Indoor Environmental Science Forum, “Remediation Outside the Box,” “IICRC and Some Things to Know.”

Ft. Lauderdale, FL, March 2016, Indoor Environmental Science Forum, “Concerns, Pressures, Thinking Outside the Box.”

Jacksonville, FL, October 24, 2013, ASTM Committee D22, “Workshop on the State of Science and Best Practice in Mold Assessment, Sampling and Analysis.”

Pensacola, FL, September 12, 2013, IAQA Pensacola Chapter Workshop

Kansas City, MO, April 10, 11, 12, 2012 Pilot Course for, “Healthy Home Assessment: Principles and Practice,” in collaboration with IAQA Home Health Committee, Children’s Mercy Hospital, National Center for Healthy Housing.

Perth, Western Australia, May 16 & 17, 2009, “ IAQ/Infection Control/Remediation in Healthcare Settings,” for regional hospital facility managers, infection control professionals, and corporate risk managers.

Scarborough Beach, Western Australia, May 9 & 10, 2009, “Healthy Home Essentials” course conducted for the Environmental Health Association of WesternAustralia.

Beatrice, NE, April 2009, “Healthy Home Essentials” conducted for the local and Gage County Departments of Health.

Perth, Western Australia, November 2007: Lectures on IAQ in Buildings, Mold Remediation, and Air Duct Cleaning, for Healthy Building Systems regional IAQ educational seminar.

EMCON, Brick, NJ, 2010: “Mold Overview, Evaluation and Remediation,” for account representatives and technical staff.

NYC Department of Design and Construction, 2007: “Water Damage and Mold Overview,” 2-day seminar. NYC Department of Design and Construction, 2007: “Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager,” 2-day seminar.

Louisiana State University (LSU), Baton Rouge, 2006: “Microbial Remediation Supervisor for Louisiana State Licensing and AmIAQ Council Certification”, 3-day Seminars and Workshops

Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New Jersey, 2005: “Concerns for Agents Addressing Mold Investigation and Remediation” (Co-author: Dr. Herman Sabath)

AmIAQ Council, NYC Chapter Workshop, 2005: “Duct Cleaning and Biocide use within HVAC Systems”

International Conference on Bioaerosols Fungi, Bacteria, Mycotoxins and Human Health, Saratoga Springs, NY 2003: “Physical Factors and Distribution of Fungal Contamination in a High-Rise Building.