Staff
Environmental Consulting & Management
Daniel J. Simas
Position: General Manager
Education: B.S. Environmental Management University of Rhode Island
Certifications:
- RI Department of Health – Asbestos Project Designer, Management Planner, & Inspector
- Massachusetts Department of Labor & Workforce
- Development – Asbestos Project Designer, Management Planner, Project Monitor, & Inspector
Connecticut - Department of Public Health – Asbestos Project Designer, Management Planner, Project Monitor, & Inspector
Professional Experience:
With over twenty years of experience in the environmental field Mr. Simas has brought his talents to ECM to embark on a new opportunity. His previous work experience included working at the RI Department of Health and various environmental consulting firms, where he served as the Division Manager of the consulting division of the company for seventeen years. Mr. Simas’ current responsibilities include managing a staff of six employees, coordinating multiple projects, identifying new business opportunities, and participating in the development of specifications for various types of environmental projects. His extensive knowledge of building systems has proven invaluable in helping clients find practical and cost effective solutions when problems arise.
Training:
- Asbestos Inspector/Management Planner/Project
- Monitor – Vortex, Inc., Warwick, RI
- Asbestos Project Designer – Institute for Environmental Education, Wilmington, MA
- Asbestos Management Planner – Mystic Air Quality, Groton, CT
OSHA 10 hour - Construction Safety & Health Course
- OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training
- Numerous seminars & workshops addressing topics such as: Asbestos, Mold, PCBs, etc.
- NIOSH 582 Training Course – Vortex, Inc., Warwick, RI
Joseph M. Lepore
Position: Project Manager
Education: Bachelor of Arts & Science - Marine Affairs University of Rhode Island
Certifications:
- RI Department of Health – Asbestos Project Designer & Inspector
- Massachusetts Department of Labor & Workforce
- Development – Asbestos Project Monitor & Inspector
Connecticut Department of Public Health – Asbestos Project Monitor & Inspector
Professional Experience:
Mr. Lepore is an invaluable member of the ECM team. With fourteen years of experience conducting project management, hazardous materials inspections, and most recently in the evolving realm of PCB testing and remediation in caulkings, coatings, and other substrates, Mr. Lepore continually ensures that the job is done right. Mr. Lepore has served as the Senior Project Manager during his tenure there where he managed high profile projects in the public and private sector and conducted numerous renovation and demolition hazardous materials inspections.Recently Mr. Lepore added Asbestos Management Planner to the list of asbestos certifications he holds.
Training:
- Asbestos Inspector/Project Monitor/Project Designer – Mystic Ari Quality Consultants, Groton, CT
- Asbestos Management Planner
OSHA 10 hour - Construction Safety & Health Course
OSHA 30 hour training - OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training
Numerous seminars & workshops addressing topics such as: - Asbestos, Mold, PCBs, etc.
NIOSH 582 Equivalency Course
Jason R. Sweet
Position: Project Manager
Education: B.S. Animal Veterinary Science & Biology University of Rhode Island
Certifications:
- RI Department of Health – Asbestos Inspector
Massachusetts Department of Labor & Workforce Development – Asbestos Project Monitor & Inspector
Professional Experience:
Mr. Sweet serves as the primary indoor air quality (IAQ) expert at ECM. Having performed numerous site assessments in his eleven years as environmental consultant. Mr. Sweet has the ability to assess the situation, listen to building occupant concerns, perform testing, and determine what course of action should be taken to alleviate workplace deficiencies. Mr. Sweet monitored many remediation projects throughout New England in the commercial, residential, and industrial sectors. He has also completed hazardous materials inspections, OSHA compliance assessments, and specialized environmental site studies.
Training:
- Asbestos Inspector/Project Monitor – Mystic Air Quality Consultants, Groton, CT
OSHA 30 hour - Construction Safety & Health Course
NIOSH 582 Equivalency Course - Numerous seminars & workshops addressing topics such as: Asbestos, Mold, PCBs, etc.
Charles “Chad” Prescott III
Position: Project Manager
Education: Somersworth High School, Somersworth, NH
Certifications:
- RI Department of Health – Asbestos Inspector
Massachusetts Department of Labor & Workforce Development – Asbestos Project Monitor & Inspector
Professional Experience:
In his eighteen years in the industry Mr. Prescott has been the primary point person both at ECM and during his time at previous employers conducting project management and hazardous materials inspections at educational facilities and institutions of higher learning. His attention to detail and strong work ethic continually ensure a successful outcome. Mr. Prescott also has extensive knowledge in the areas of of indoor air quality and OSHA compliance testing having assisted clients with their testing needs and providing viable solutions for problems encountered.
Training:
- Asbestos Inspector/Project Monitor – ATC Assoc., East Longmeadow, MA
OSHA 10 hour - Construction Safety & Health Course
NIOSH 582 Training Course – ATC Assoc., East Longmeadow, MA - Numerous seminars & workshops addressing topics such as: Asbestos, Mold, PCBs, etc.
James A. Gallagher III
Position: Account Manager
Education: B.S. Environmental Management University of Rhode Island
Previous Certifications:
- RI Department of Health – Asbestos Project Designer & Inspector
Massachusetts - Department of Labor & Workforce Development – Asbestos Project Monitor & Inspector
Connecticut - Department of Public Health – Asbestos Project Monitor & Inspector
Professional Experience:
Mr. Gallagher serves as the Account Manager. While at his previous employer Mr. Gallagher performed the same duties but also served as an Environmental Consultant, Project Manager, and Senior Project Manager during his fifteen years with the company. Some of Mr. Gallagher’s former and current responsibilities include; performing large scale hazardous materials inspections, indoor air quality studies, and OSHA compliance services; managing both staff and scheduling for the environmental consulting division; and in his current capacity as Account Manager assessing clients testing needs and providing customer service to ECM clients.
Training:
- Asbestos Inspector/Project Monitor/Project
- Designer – Institute for Environmental Education, Wilmington, MA
- Asbestos Management Planner
OSHA 10 hour - Construction Safety & Health Course
- Numerous seminars & workshops addressing topics such as: Asbestos, Mold, PCBs, etc.
- NIOSH 582 Equivalency Course
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