• Solid Waste Investigations and RCRA Inspections: • Led comprehensive investigations and inspections at solid waste management facilities, ensuring adherence to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) guidelines.• Conducted thorough pre-developmental, pre-operational, and comprehensive permit reviews, elevating facility compliance standards.• Advanced Criminal Investigation and Law Enforcement Collaboration: • Provided pivotal technical assistance to the Illinois State Police and USEPA Criminal Investigation Division, focusing on high-priority environmental crime cases.• Played a key role in interviewing potential defendants and gathering critical evidence, utilizing advanced digital cameras, GPS devices, and other technical equipment for successful case resolution.• Expert Court Testimony and Legal Support:• Delivered expert testimony and technical support in civil and criminal enforcement cases for the Illinois Attorney General, contributing to significant legal victories.• Collaborated effectively with the Illinois Pollution Control Board and Illinois Circuit Court, enhancing the legal process through informed and precise testimonies.• Strategic Search Warrant Execution:• Orchestrated and supervised the execution of search warrants in both civil and criminal investigations, developing comprehensive site safety plans and sampling strategies.• Coordinated closely with Illinois EPA laboratory and legal authorities, demonstrating exceptional leadership and organizational skills in strategically significant operations.• Emergency Response and Complaint Follow-Up:• Responded promptly to emergency situations and public complaints, displaying agility and a proactive approach in environmental protection.• Utilized diverse media sampling techniques, including aerial photography and field report writing, for accurate assessment and rapid response.

• Air Transportation Supervision and Coordination: • Expertly managed air transportation operations in the capacity of Master Sergeant, overseeing the planning, scheduling, and processing of passengers and cargo. Ensured seamless transfer and handling procedures for both military and commercial aircraft.• Operational Leadership in High-Stakes Deployments: • Demonstrated exceptional leadership in full-time deployments across various global locations, including managing critical operations at Rhein Main AB, Germany, and Dover AFB, Delaware, ensuring 100% success in cargo pallet building and process efficiency.• Strategic Passenger Movement Oversight: • Effectively led Passenger Movement Cell at Al Udeid AB, Doha, Qatar, overseeing over 50,000 passenger movements with a less than 10% rebook rate, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and seat utilization for CENTCOM missions.• Armament Systems Expertise: • Specialized in armament systems maintenance for combat aircraft including A-7 Corsair II, OA-37 Dragonfly, and F-16A Falcon, ensuring optimal functionality and readiness for mission-critical operations.• Emergency Response Leadership: • Spearheaded a sandbagging team during the 1993 Great Mississippi Flood, contributing significantly to levee reinforcement efforts and providing expert advice on environmental regulation compliance.

• Regulatory Compliance and Inspection Expertise:• Conducted rigorous inspections of food handling facilities, septic systems, nuisance complaints, and water well installations, ensuring strict adherence to Federal, State, and County codes.• Demonstrated proficiency in environmental health practices.• Environmental Health and Safety Enforcement:• Played a crucial role in enforcing health and safety standards across various facilities, highlighting a strong understanding of public health nuisances and preventive measures.• Employed expertise in identifying and addressing potential environmental hazards, contributing to safer community living environments.• Interagency Coordination and Public Education:• Collaborated effectively with governmental agencies and provided educational information to facility operators and the public.• Ensured compliance and educated stakeholders on environmental health standards, demonstrating exceptional communication and coordination skills.

• Asbestos Abatement Compliance:• Oversaw asbestos abatement operations, ensuring strict adherence to Federal, State, and Local Laws.• Maintained high standards of compliance during all phases of asbestos abatement, aligning with the responsibility to monitor and enforce environmental laws.• Air Quality Monitoring and Sample Analysis:• Specialized in conducting precise air sampling for various industrial chemicals, with a focus on asbestos, ensuring the determination and monitoring of final air clearance during asbestos abatement processes.• Proficiently used PCM and TEM air sampling techniques, accurately recording chain of custodies and daily logs, displaying skills in project oversight and result reporting.• Laboratory Technical Expertise and Environmental Assessments:• Served as a lab technician, analyzing asbestos samples to evaluate worker exposure levels, and contributing to the execution of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Assessments.• Prepared and utilized advanced microscopy and air sampling equipment, demonstrating technical expertise required for thorough asbestos and lead investigations and monitoring.