IAQ Radio

Ed Light - Life and Times of an IH Practicalist

Ed Light, CIH, is the founder (now retired) of Building Dynamics, LLC, industrial hygiene and mechanical engineering consultants specializing in Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), HVAC engineering, and energy conservation. His areas of expertise include resolution of mold/moisture issues, COVID transmission in buildings, investigation of IEQ, HVAC operation and maintenance, construction, IEQ, and damage restoration. Ed holds degrees in Environmental Science from the University of Massachusetts (B.S.) and Marshall University (M.S.), is a Senior Fellow of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), authored forty scientific publications and chaired national committees. In the 1980’s, Mr. Light established the West Virginia Department of Health IAQ Program, pioneering efforts to resolve exposure issues related to formaldehyde, asbestos, and termiticides. In the 1990’s, Mr. Light developed widely used protocols for addressing IAQ complaints (issued by EPA, NIOSH, and ISIAQ) and managing air quality in occupied buildings under construction (SMACNA/ANSI Standard).

Carl Grimes - Life and Times of a “Healthy Habitats” Pioneer

Carl’s work focuses on people who feel better outside of their house or office, helping building occupants understand and improve their indoor environments — particularly for people experiencing health symptoms tied to indoor exposures like mold, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and fragrances. Because he originally experienced indoor environmental harm in his personal life, he brings a unique perspective to understanding and communicating the complications between clients and practitioners. Carl is a frequent presenter nationally and internationally, past President of IAQA (Indoor Air Quality Association), and past Vice President of Practice of ISIAQ. He has served on and chaired committees writing ANSI accredited standards like the original IICRC-S520, chaired the IAQA Healthy Home Committee, and was a committee member on the ACAAI-AAAAI Joint Task Force that wrote medical practice parameters. He is immediate past chair of the ASHRAE TC1.12 Moisture Management in Buildings, and Guideline 10, Interaction Affecting the Achievement of Acceptable Indoor Environments, plus the ASHRAE position document Health and Wellness in the Built Environment.

Jack White - Life and Times and “Jack’s House”

Jack White is a legendary figure in the cleaning and restoration field—starting on a truck in 1977 and rising to lead training and R&D for Rainbow International (now Rainbow Restoration). Jack recently retired from his position as Vice President of Technical Services at Rainbow International. He was in charge of: research & development, training, providing technical services and support for over 400 Rainbow International specialty cleaning and disaster restoration services domestically and internationally. Jack holds many technician and advance level designations in cleaning and restoration and is an IICRC approved instructor. He was active in both industry and consumer affairs serving on the board of directors of RIA, as a regional supervisor for the IICRC and as a member of the Better Business Bureaus’ National Panel of Consumer Arbitrators.

Mike McGuinness, Ashley Easterby, Luis Suarez, Wynn White, Steven Richford - 2026 Winter Break Building Envelope Moisture Surveys

Luis Suarez is a bilingual restoration educator and technical consultant with over a decade of field experience in water, fire, and mold damage. He is the founder of RestorRight Bilingual Academy, where he focuses on bridging technical knowledge, documentation practices, and field application for restoration professionals and property stakeholders.
Luis is known for his work in educating both English and Spanish-speaking communities, promoting ethical restoration practices, and strengthening the connection between science, standards, and jobsite reality. His mission centers on elevating industry professionalism through education, critical thinking, and practical guidance grounded in field experience.
Wynn White, P.E., is the Founder and Principal Engineer of Wynn L. White Consulting Engineers, established in 1987. A second-generation engineer with more than 30 years of experience, he has worked with school systems, hospitals, municipalities, utilities, government agencies, and industrial organizations nationwide to help them manage environmental, health, safety, and facility risks while controlling costs.
Wynn developed the firm’s master specifications for asbestos and mold remediation and serves as Principal Engineer on environmental and engineering projects involving indoor air quality, hazardous materials management, and building-related risk reduction. He is also an accredited training provider who has educated professionals across the country on practical, compliant approaches to environmental and safety challenges.
He earned his engineering degree from Purdue University and is a Registered Professional Engineer in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. Wynn is an active member of professional organizations, including the Louisiana Engineering Society, and is known for delivering practical solutions that prevent and resolve complex building issues. 
Steven Richford founded Richfords back in 1977. He started cleaning carpets but soon identified a gap in the market for fire and water restoration and never looked back.
Richfords Fire and Flood are probably the only independent fire and flood company in the UK working outside of any network and still doing 95% insurance restoration work. Steve is also co-founder of the British Damage Management Association.
Ashley Easterby has over 40 years’ experience in owner/operator small business in Australia and an extensive understanding of the need to build and maintain successful relationships and strategic alliances to ensure a successful business. In 2002 he was instrumental in the formation of a group of likeminded Water Damage Restoration companies into the leading independent restoration network in Australia. This network provides restoration services with national coverage for the needs of Corporate Clients & Insurance Companies via a transparent, local and cost effective service.

Lee Pemberton Memorial Show - Life and Times of a Cleaning & Restoration Pioneer

This week we honor the legacy of Lee Pemberton cleaning and restoration pioneer. Joining with their thoughts will be John Downey, Pete Consigli and of course Cliff Zlotnik. Following our intro we will replay the edited July 30, 2010 interview with a restoration pioneer.

Jeff May - Life and Times of an IEQ Pioneer

Jeffrey C. May is co-author of the textbook “Spaceship Earth: Physical Science,” as well as author or co-author of four books on indoor air quality (IAQ) including “My House is Killing Me”. A nationally known speaker on IAQ topics, Jeff combines his education as an organic chemist with his professional experiences as a teacher and building inspector to help people improve the environmental conditions where they live and work. He is particularly committed to working with people who like himself suffer from allergies, asthma, and chemical sensitivities. He grew up in Forest Hills, NY and resides in Massachusetts with his wife and co-author Connie L. May.

Dustin Poppendieck, PhD - Evaluating Air Cleaning Technologies

Dustin Poppendieck is an environmental engineer at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). He received his PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 2002. He is a fellow of the International Society for Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ). Dustin has been investigating indoor air chemistry since 2002. Most of his efforts have involved characterizing primary emission sources and heterogeneous reactions at material surfaces. He has investigated emissions from kerosene can lamps used by nearly a billion people throughout the developing world, spray polyurethane foam, non-smoldering cigarette butts and indoor air cleaning devices. In addition, Dustin has studied the disinfection of biologically contaminated building materials (i.e., anthrax) using high concentrations of ozone, chlorine dioxide, hydrogen peroxide and methyl bromide. Recently, Dustin has been involved in writing and revising standards related to chemistry of portable air cleaners, including ASTM D8625, UL867, ASHRAE 241 and ASHRAE 145.4.

Eugenia Mirica, PhD, EMSL Labs - Laboratory Methods for Wildfire Impact Assessment

Eugenia Mirica, PhD is the Laboratory Director of the Materials Science Laboratory at EMSL Analytical, Inc in Cinnaminson, NJ. Eugenia received her Ph.D. in Materials Science from Stevens Institute of Technology in 2002. She joined EMSL at the end of 2002 and she has been with the company ever since. Her expertise involves complex analyses employing a large variety of analytical techniques, utilized for the identification and the comprehensive characterization of various types of materials.

Luis Suarez - Understanding the Latino Culture to Develop a Workforce and Better Service Client Needs!

Luis Suarez is a seasoned technical educator and consultant with over a decade of experience in the Restoration industry. His journey in this field is marked by a passion for education and a strong commitment to helping others succeed. As the founder and leader of RestorRight Bilingual Academy, Luis has created a dynamic platform aimed at advancing knowledge and skills within the restoration community. This endeavor was inspired and supported by Recovapro LLC, a prominent water and fire restoration company whose mission aligns with Luis’s dedication to education and mentorship.
Luis’s primary objective is to guide and mentor aspiring professionals in the restoration industry, helping them navigate the challenges that come their way. His immediate goal is to become an approved IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification) instructor, enabling him to provide certification courses in both English and Spanish. This reflects his commitment to making high-quality training accessible to a broader, more diverse audience.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Luis is a loving husband and the father of two energetic youngsters who keep him on his toes whenever he’s not furthering his own education.

Ralph Moon, PhD Jeremy Beagle, CIH - Post-Remediation Verification after a Flood or Sewage Loss

Ralph Moon, PhD is a Building Scientist with more than 42 years of consulting experience in the areas of duration of loss studies, material testing, risk assessment, project management, industrial hygiene, and indoor air quality assessment. Dr. Moon has published over 60 peer reviewed and 40 technical articles and papers and is a frequent expert witness on insurance-related claims and projects. Dr. Moon has a unique background that combines extensive field experience, seminar development and presentations, research, and legal services in IAQ, building science and disaster restoration.
Jeremy Beagle is a CIH and Senior Principal Scientist with SDII Global and has been performing causation assessments and providing expert witness testimony pertaining to water damage, fungal growth, and other indoor environmental concerns in the built environment for over 21 years. Jeremy speaks at conferences, workshops, and provides continuing education in the insurance services, indoor air quality and indoor environmental spaces. He has authored industry-related articles and has published papers as part of the ASCE Forensic Engineering Congress. He is the Vice Chairman of the IICRC S530 Standard for Indoor Environmental Assessment for Suspected Mold Contaminated Structures consensus body and is on the Board of Directors for the Indoor Air Quality Association.