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The views and opinions herein are those of the volunteer authors and may not reflect the views and opinions of IAQA. The
information is offered in good faith and believed to be reliable but it is provided without warranty, expressed or implied, as to
the merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or any other matter.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Michael A. Pinto, CSP, CMP, is chief executive officer of Wonder Makers Environmental, Inc., a manufacturing
and environmental consulting firm that specializes in identification and control of asbestos, lead, IAQ, mold,
industrial hygiene, and chemical problems. Mr. Pinto is the author of over 150 published articles and several books
including, Fungal Contamination: A Comprehensive Guide for Remediation. He completed doctoral course work in
environmental engineering and holds numerous certifications in the environmental and safety areas including
Certified Safety Professional and Certified Mold Professional. In addition to being a frequent speaker at industry
events, Michael has been honored with such prestigious awards as the Golden Quill, Martin L. King Award, the
Phoenix Award for Innovative Restoration from the Restoration Industry Association, and the President's Award
from the Environmental Information Association. Michael can be reached at 269-382-4154 or
map@wondermakers.com.
