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Board of Directors

The IICRC is managed by its Board of Directors, which is comprised of 15 industry leaders elected by the IICRC’s Shareholders. The Boards’ function is representing various interests of the registrants while leading the direction of the organization.

The Board of Directors meets four times per year and is tasked with the responsibility of helping shape future policies of the organization and uphold the standards that help shape the industry.

Carey Vermeulen

Chairman
Executive Committee
Bio

Carey has been a volunteer with the IICRC since 1991 and has served 17 of those years as a Board member, five years as Vice President, and three years as President. Carey has been involved in the development of IICRC/ANSI S500 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration, IICRC/ANSI S520 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mould Remediation, IICRC/ANSI S100 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Carpet Cleaning and was the Chair of the IICRC S300 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Upholstery Cleaning.

Today Carey is among the busiest IICRC instructors averaging over 70 classes a year primarily for the restoration and insurance industries and maintains among the highest student pass rate. Carey continues to volunteer as a public speaker at industry-related events, writes technical articles, and provides consulting services to the restoration, cleaning, and insurance industries.

Kevin Pearson

Immediate Past Chairman
Executive Committee
Bio

Kevin is on the Board of Directors and a member of the registrant standards committee. Kevin is President of Pearson Carpet Care in Humble, Texas. He is also a Professional Cleaning & Restoration Alliance board member and served on the S100 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Carpet Cleaning and S800 Carpet Inspector Standard and Reference Guide revision committees.

Joe Dobbins

Chair-Elect / 1st Vice President
Executive Committee
Bio

Joe has a long tenure with the IICRC having been in educational training since mid 1980s in hands-on training seminars for cleaning and restoration industry and later in early 1990 as approved instructor of IICRC courses in 7 different subject fields in cleaning and restoration divisions. His love of teaching started in High School and a Music Education and trumpet Major at Jacksonville State University (Alabama) in early 1970s. He is married to Janet and has two children, Alyson and David.

In late 1990s, he became Certification Council Vice-Chair (now Education and Examinations Committee) and became the Chair in 2002-2008 as an IICRC Executive Committee officer. He has been Chairman over 8 different IICRC courses (Technical Advisory Committee Chairman) and for 2 different Divisions. In addition, he has served as an officer as IICRC Treasurer and total of 4 times as Education and Examinations Chair and as Vice-Chair. His term as Executive Committee or IICRC Board member has been at 4 different term tenures.

His cleaning, restoration, and inspection business he owned for 25 years 1982-2007 with company performing work in cleaning business (upholstery, carpets, rugs), water and fire damage restoration, packouts, and full-service reconstruction. As well, he owned a three-location distributorship for the cleaning and restoration industry during that 25-year time of much overlap. Upon retirement, he served 2007-2008 as a property claims adjuster with a major insurance company fulfilling a complete circle to help better train a multi-faceted educational experiences to students. He still teaches today about 46 weeks each year in IICRC certification courses while serving in other capacities of leadership

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Mark Drozdov

2nd Vice President
Executive Committee
Bio

Mark Drozdov, MS, SSM, FSM, BSI, RSO, CAI, CMA, GPRO - Best Management Practices Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Sustainability Standards with over 30 years of Industry Experience & Regulatory Compliance.

Trusted advisor for many major public and private sector clients. Numerous successfully completed projects included HazMat Testing and Remediation Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Assessment, Hazards Identification, Compliance, Training, Certification, and Audits, and Litigation-Support Expertise.

Co-founded and successfully built an EHS & Sustainability firm CES, acquired by BSI Group.
Industry thought leader contributing to:

• AIHA/RIA/IICRC Crisis Response Joint Task Force (JTF)
• Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) Board of Directors, VP and Vice-Chair Infection Control Standard S410, Health & Safety Field Guide
• American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Government Relations Past-Chair, Standards Advisory Panel (SAP) Vice-Chair for ASTM, ISO 45001/2/3/5/6, 31000, Z10, past President Metro NY AIHA
• American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Technical Events Chair and Delegate
• ANSI Expert / ISO Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for RISK, OSH, Infection Control and Certified Lead Auditor ISO 19011, 14001, 45001 (EMS) (OSH MS).
• University Professor in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), HazMat, Asbestos, Lead, Mold, RISK, ASTM and ISO Standards at The Cooper Union, Rutgers School of Public Health, Columbia University, NYU, City College and Stevens Institute of Technology.
• Published on Risk Management in The Construction Executive and quoted in Crain's NY Business. • • Well-known author and presenter on the subject represented by the acronym P.A.L.M.S. (Pandemic/PCBs, Asbestos, Lead/Legionella, Mold/Metals, Silica/ Safety/Sustainability) and as serves on various Industry Experts Panels.
• US EPA and NJ DOH Approved Instructor for Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor. OSHA-Authorized Construction Safety and EPA, NYS Approved Instructor for Asbestos and Mold.
• Recipient of Awards and Commendations, including Ground Zero, Hurricane Sandy, Crisis Response, and COVID-19 work.

Director
Bio

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James Tole

Secretary
Executive Committee
Bio

James has been in the cleaning and restoration industry for 30 years and has trained hundreds of companies in the USA and Canada. He has extensive field and management experience in the handling of contents after insured losses and specializes in packout procedures, individual job management, contents estimating, and inventory software. James is also a chemical engineering graduate with a great understanding of the chemistries and processes for use in hands-on cleaning. James is an IICRC Instructor as well as an affiliated instructor with Indoor Air Management Canada and Ritcon Training Centers. James brings to his courses a unique compilation of practical exposure and practices based on ‘the science of cleaning’ targeted towards increasing technician, manager, and supervisory skills and efficiency.

Casey Clark

Treasurer
Executive Committee
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Leslie Anderson

Director
Bio

Leslie Anderson is a highly experienced learning and development professional with over 20 years of expertise driving positive outcomes in the restoration industry. As Regional Manager for Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. starting in 2011, Leslie has coached franchises to achieve profitability, capitalize on new revenue streams, and effectively manage their operations. In 2016, she transitioned to training and played a pivotal role in conceptualizing and implementing Learning and Development (L&D) programs and eLearning systems. Leslie's strategy is focused on fostering a culture of continuous learning, best practices, and business intelligence to enhance employee, leadership, and organizational performance. Her industry certifications include the Golden Rule Award in 2016, and she has been featured in Martha Stewart Magazine for her insights on preventing flood damage at home. Currently, Leslie serves as Director for the IICRC Board of Directors and the Education Vice Chair. She is a Master restorer and IICRC instructor for Water, Applied Structural Drying, and Fire and Trauma Crime Scene Cleanup.

Leslie resides in Florida, has been married to Dan Anderson for 30 years, and has two boys, Camden and Knowlton.

Robert Blochinger

Director
Bio

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Craig Jasper

Director
Bio

Craig Jasper is an IICRC-approved instructor in carpet cleaning, commercial carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, water restoration and fire restoration. Also an approved instructor for RSA in Trauma. Craig has over 30 years of hands-on experience in cleaning and restoration.

Mark Cornelius

Director
Bio

Mark Cornelius, has been involved in the restoration and cleaning industry for over 40 years, and has served in most positions starting as a carpet and upholstery cleaning technician, fire, water mold mitigation technician, estimator, project manager, operations manager, Vice President and owner of a disaster restoration company since 2021. Mark has also worked as a consultant on large loss projects. Mark started teaching IICRC approved classes in 2011 teaching for a large equipment manufacture for almost three (3) years.  In 2015 Mark formed an approved IICRC school and now travels the world teaching classes in the US, Canada, and Australia. Mark is a IICRC Triple Master and is an approved IICRC AMRT, CCT, FSRT, OCT, TCST, WRT instructor as well as OSHA OTI in 10 and 30 safety. He has published numerous articles in trade journals and has been a speaker at industries related conferences. Mark also service on several IICRC committees including AMRT MRS exam committees, FSRT, Co-Chair OCT, S540 and S320. Mark is married to Rashelle Cornelius for 31 years and who is also equally accomplished in the restoration industry and is also an IICRC approved instructor. Mark and Rashelle have two children/adults together, a daughter Alexandra and son Devon. Mark holds a blackbelt in Taekwondo, 14 years as a volunteer fire fighter, 18 years volunteer EMT-I and is a NPQ Fire instructor 1. Mark has a passion for the restoration industry and hopes to be part of the future of the IICRC and it’s registrants for many years to come. 

Darren Hudema

Director
Bio

Darren Hudema, has been involved in the restoration and cleaning industry for 46 years, and has served in various roles as a carpet and upholstery cleaning technician, water mitigation specialist, project manager, operations manager, Director of Operations, and as a consultant. He owned a cleaning and restoration business in British Columbia, which he sold in 2000 when he began his teaching career in 2000 with Dri-Eaz Products and also served as an Account Manager with Legend Brands.  In 2019 he accepted the role of Director of Training and Technical Services at PuroClean located in Tamarac, FL. In his new position, he develops training programs and materials to support, train, and develop new and existing franchise business owners and their technicians to help grow their companies. He holds a Water Loss Specialist (WLS) designation through the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) and is a IICRC Triple Master and is an approved IICRC WRT/ASD instructor. He has published numerous articles in trade journals and has been a speaker at many industry related conferences. He’s married to his wife Tricia and has three adult children and has three grandchildren, and his passion is to cook, grill, and smoking food on the BBQ. INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE • Extensive background in virtually all restoration services, mitigation, and training, with hands-on production supervisory responsibilities in customer-driven, ISO 9001:2000 certified team environments. • Speaker at industry events such as RIA, JLC Live, DRC, Crawford Connections and IAQA. • Published articles for industry trade publications including ICS, Cleanfax magazine, and RIA’s Cleaning & Restoration. • Member of Project Advisory Committee for the California Energy Commission developing a report for “Energy Efficient Mold Resistant Materials and Construction Practices for New California Homes” • Served as a Vice-Chair in the 4th edition rewrite of the IICRC S-500. MEMBERSHIPS / COMMITTEES - RIA / ASCR – Restoration Industry Association – 1990 - Current - RIA – AGA Legislative Committee member - Current - RIA – Membership Committee member - Current - IICRCA – International Inspection, Cleaning, Restoration Council of Associations Committee member - IICRC - Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Committee Member in Developing the Field Guide: S&H Disaster Restoration Professionals - IICRC – Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Certification Committee Member in Developing the S500-2006 Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration - ASCR – Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration, Member of Restoration Committee - California Energy Commission – A California Builder’s Guide to Reducing Mold Risk - A REPORT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION – April 2006 - PROJECT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Member Recipient of Awards and Commendations 2021 Servant Leadership Award – PuroClean Recipient of 3 Quality Champion Awards for Outstanding Contributions ASTM – Symposium on Building Science and the Physics of Building Enclosure Performance – 2004

Bill Luallen

Director
Bio

Bill Luallen has been in the flooring industry since 1997 when he started with Shaw Industries then later moving to the Mohawk Group. Over a very short period of time, Bill’s passion for “visible outcome” found its home in the maintenance side of flooring. Taking the knowledge of how carpet is made, he went on to work for several very large flooring contractors, specializing in the floor care maintenance divisions. His desire to evolve the industry moved him into focusing on procedures and chemistry where he now resides as the Technical Director for XL North. He routinely holds training seminars around the country, covering the business, sales and technical sides of the industry. He has become a favorite of technical departments of both carpet mills and resilient manufactures for his ability to trouble shoot situations and provide solutions. Bill participates on many panels, committees and boards including the CRI (Carpet and Rug Institute) along with the IICRC where he is the current TAC Chair of the CCMT and former Vice Chair of the RFMT committee.

A proud Navy veteran, Bill has been married to his wife Cynthia for over 30 years and has two adult sons.

Tony Macaluso

Director
Bio

TONY MACALUSO CR, CMRS  

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS 

A goal orientated achiever with outstanding organization, financial and strategic planning, and compliance skills. A hands-on manager with expertise in odor, fire and water damage restoration and textile cleaning. A systems-orientated professional with excellent supervisory and leadership abilities. A problem solver that works well under intense pressure situations and assumes leadership responsibilities. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

Past president and founding father of the Professional Cleaning and Restoration Alliance (PCRA) and currently serving on the International Institute of Cleaning, Restoration and Certification (IICRC) Board of Directors and too, Chairman of the Odor Control Committee on the Technical Advisory Board of the IICRC; Past committee member and contributor of the ANSI accredited IICRC S-500 Water Damage Restoration Standard and the ANSI accredited IICRC S-100 Carpet Cleaning Standard.  He is the Administer of TM Restoration Schools, Inc. having taught numerous seminars in Fire and Water Damage Restoration, Odor Control and Carpet Cleaning throughout the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Scandinavia, and Australia. He has also provided consulting and teaching services for several organizations, i.e., Paul Davis Restoration, Fibreclean of Canada, National Flood School (England), Polygon (Norway), Munters Group (Europe), and the Australian Carpet Cleaning Institute. 

Credentials: 

University of Puget Sound – Bachelor of Science in Business (Major: Administration) – May 1986                                                                                               

Industry-related Credentials: 

Certified Restorer #70 - Restoration International Association (RIA) 

Certified Mold Remediation Specialist – American Indoor Air Quality (AmIAQ) 

Master Fire Damage Restoration technician; Master Water Damage Restoration technician; and Master Textile Cleaning technician; Senior Carpet Inspector with the International Institute of Cleaning, Restoration and Certification (IICRC) #797. 

Master De-flooding and Restoration Specialist – Coalition of Drying and Restoration Network (CDRN) 

Sunshine Fabric Cleaning and Restoration – Austin, Texas 1973 – present 

As co-owner, his company provides services in textile cleaning, fire and water damage restoration, and odor control within the Austin, Texas area. 

TM Restoration Schools, Inc. 1988 - present 

Administrator and instructor presenting seminars in fire and water damage restoration and odor control to industry technicians, insurance companies (adjusters), and related restoration groups. 

Civic Organizations 

Founding member and Past President of the Balcones Kiwanis club of Austin 

Grand Lodge of Texas – Master Mason of Austin Lodge No.12 

 

 

Darrell Paulson

Director
Bio

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