IICRC Announces 2016-2017 Board of Directors

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Published: Wednesday, 09 November 2016 18:13

IICRC Announces 2016-2017 Board of Directors

Las Vegas - Oct. 19, 2016 - The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) today announced the election of five members to the 2016-2017 Board of Directors. Elections were held during the IICRC's October shareholder meeting in Las Vegas.

New Board of Directors members include Jessika James and Robert Pettyjohn. Joe Dobbins, Pete Duncanson and Kevin Pearson were reelected. Also new to the Board this year as honorary members are Scott Mitseff and James Tole.

Following the election, the new Board of Directors elected Pete Duncanson as Chairman of the Board. As Chair, Duncanson will serve as Chairman of the Executive Committee which includes: Kevin Pearson, first vice president; Craig Kersemeier, second vice president; Paul Pearce, third vice president; Joe Dobbins, treasurer; and Matt Cole, secretary.

"We're excited to welcome both new and familiar faces to the Board," said Duncanson. "It's been a challenging year for the Institute, but we've righted the ship and look forward to what lies ahead."

Additional members of the 2016-2017 Board of Directors include:

  *   Jeff Bishop
  *   Dennis Blake
  *   Matt Cole
  *   Gary Glenn
  *   Craig Jasper
  *   Patrick Moffett
  *   Steve Moran
  *   Paul Pearce
  *   Carey Vermeulen

For more information about the IICRC, please visit http://www.iicrc.org, or contact Jennifer Petersen at jpetersen@mulberrymc.com<mailto:jpetersen@mulberrymc.com>.

About IICRC
The IICRC is a global, ANSI-accredited Standards Developing Organization (SDO) that credentials individuals in 20+ categories within the inspection, cleaning and restoration industries. Representing more than 54,000 certified technicians and 6,000 Certified Firms in 22 countries, the IICRC, in partnership with regional and international trade associations, represents the entire industry. The IICRC does not own schools, employ instructors, produce training materials or promote specific product brands, cleaning methods or systems. For more information, visit www.iicrc.org.

BSC-IICRC S540 New Draft Standard Available for Public View

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Published: Wednesday, 12 October 2016 15:47

BSR-IICRC S540 New Draft Standard Available for Public Review

(LAS VEGAS) October 7, 2016 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification(IICRC) has opened a public review for the new draft BSR-IICRC S540 Standard for Trauma and Crime Scene Remediation. The draft S540 Standard is available from Oct.7 – Nov. 21 for public review.

The IICRC S540 Standard describes the procedures to be followed and the precautions to be taken when performing trauma and crime scene remediation regardless of surface, item, or location. It defines criteria and methodology used by the technician for inspecting and investigating blood and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) contamination, and for establishing work plans and procedures.

The IICRC S540 draft Standard is available for review and comment as part of the ANSI 45-day public review period. Download the draft Standard and comment form via Dropbox here:http://tinyurl.com/iicrcS540review. All comments must be submitted using completed comment forms to IICRC Standards Director Mili Washington at mili@iicrc.org, no later than Nov. 21.

For more information on other certification programs and standards offered by the IICRC, visitwww.iicrc.org. To purchase a copy of IICRC standards, please visit http://webstore.iicrc.org.

About the IICRC

The IICRC is an international, ANSI-accredited standard-development organization (SDO) that certifies individuals in 20+ categories within the inspection, cleaning and restoration industries. Representing more than 54,000 certified technicians and 6,000 Certified Firms in 22 countries, the IICRC, in partnership with regional and international trade associations, represents the entire industry. The IICRC does not own schools, employ instructors, produce training materials, or promote specific product brands, cleaning methods or systems. For more information, visit www.iicrc.org.    

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