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ABOUT US
Mold Specialists, Consultants, Advisors,
Analysts, Qualified Mold Laboratory
- President, AIA
- Laboratory Technical Manger, Mold Analyst
- Principal Advisor: Medical Mycologist
- Advisory Certified Industrial Hygienist
Mold Consultants - Environmental Labs -
Indoor Environmental Mold Laboratory
President
Indoor Air Quality Mold Laboratories - IAQ Specialists
The President
of DDS and DDL is a California Licensed Architect. His extensive experience
in Architectural Design, Construction Management, Development and Property
Management of Commercial, Medical, Multi-family and Industrial buildings
consists of over forty years of professional involvement in the design
elements and requirements associated with indoor air quality and building
forensics. Work history has included: CEO and founder of his own firm where
primary functions included analysis of management and operations of
affiliated companies and real estate involvements for associated clients;
Former Vice President of Real Estate for a major Fortune 100 Health Plan
with facilities throughout the US and England; Member of the Board of
Directors for the Health Plan’s Medical Services and was responsible for the
design, development and construction of twenty-six Health Care Centers
throughout California and Arizona. Other work projects have included:
Restoration and conversion of structure built in 1898 into office building;
conversion of Hills Bros. Coffee plant, in San Francisco, into 470,000 sq.
ft. multipurpose retail, residential and office complex: managing government
funding, city approval and construction management for 112 unit assisted
living facility; designed and built corporate headquarters for a non-profit
organization on the Sacramento River (28 approving agencies); design/owner
representative for 150,000 sq. ft. Foundation Health headquarters; former
Vice President of Development for the Hillman Company and responsible for
the development and construction of 650 acre Port of Sacramento Industrial
Park. He has led design and construction management for: warehouse,
assembly, manufacturing and distribution centers with automated production
lines, manual and computerized inventory storage, retrieval and distribution
in the medical, food, and home accessory, electronic assembly, cold storage
and steel fabricating industries. Other work has included project management
for Ralph M. Parsons Company: master planning, facilities and system design
in the defense industry, corporate headquarters, and airport baggage
handling and people movement, new town designs in the US and Saudi Arabia as
well as infrastructure for major Industrial development. He is a member of
the American Institute of Architects.
Principal Advisor
Medical Mycologist - Mold Specialist
The Principal Advisor for DDS and DDL is an internationally renowned medical
mycologist with over 25 years experience running a diagnostic mycology
reference laboratory and academic research in many areas of human and
environmental mycology. He is a mold specialist whose research interests have centered on the
diagnosis and pathogenicity of fungal infections, and the relationship
between molds and man. He has published more than 240 original papers,
reviews and book chapters in learned journals and International textbooks
and has authored or co-authored thirteen books, including (2003) "Fungal
Infection: Diagnosis and Management, 3rd Edition" (Blackwell
Publishing). He frequently is invited to give lectures and to Chair sessions
at National and International conferences including talks on sick buildings:
"International Society for Human and Animal Mycology Conference", San
Antonio, TX, US; Society for Applied Microbiology - Microbiology of
Engineered Environments", London, UK; and "Trends in Fungal Infections",
Amsterdam, The Netherlands. He is also a consultant for various
pharmaceutical companies. He is Associate Professor in Medical Mycology,
University of Helsinki, Consultant in Medical Mycology, Helsinki University
Central Hospital, Laboratory Diagnostics, General Secretary International
Society for Human and Animal Mycology, Department of Bacteriology and
Immunology, University of Helsinki.
Mold Laboratory Technical Manager
Mold Analyst -
Fungal Analysis
DDL's QA/QC Laboratory Technical Manager began his career in Biochemistry.
Prior to his current work in microbiology his analytical laboratory
experience included bacteriology and organic extractions. In addition to his
qualifications in mold identification he also holds an extensive
environmental chemistry laboratory background in the following methods: Colilert,
multitube fermentation for coliform, fecal coliform, E. Coli., fecal strep.,
Heterotrophic plate count, Color, Odor, Turbidity, Dissolved Oxygen, BOD,
Iron reducing bacteria BART, Quantitray, and Ph. Extractive methods include:
PCB oil, TCLP-Zhe leachate, oil and grease, liquid-liquid, and separatory
funnel. Background includes knowledge of chemical handling of hexane, DMC
and acetone with equipment proficiencies in the use of shaker and sonicator,
KD flask and advanced microscopy technology. At DDL he is responsible for
the implementation of standard operating procedures, methods, and protocols
used in the training and management of mold laboratory analysts and clients.
The DDL Technical Manager oversees total quality management systems for all
daily laboratory operations.
Certified Industrial Hygienist - Consultant
Mold Consultants - Indoor Air Quality Advisor
The Certified Industrial Hygienist, Occupational/Environmental Health
Consultant (CIH, ScD., PE, CSP, MPH, MSPH, REHS,) is an Advisor/Mold
Consultant for DDL.
Responsibilities include developing and continually updating recommended
procedures for mold inspection and testing that conform to the latest
recognized industry standards. He is actively involved in the local CA AIHA
Chapter and works on AIHA issues at both the state and national levels. He
also works with the CEO at DDL as one of the technical contributors and
editors for the DDS continuing education series provided to Digital DIS-10
System users during training.
Lab History
One of the the original founders of DDS and DDL
accomplished a career with over 35 years
experience
in clinical and related microbiology. He operated labs whose field of
specialty have included: drinking water analysis, well water, and wastewater, with
certification by the State Department of Health Services (DHS). DHS serves
as the EPA in California for certification purposes. His extensive history
had been in both the ownership and operation of expert analytical
laboratories that included testing for: Hexavalent Chromium, Perchlorate, MTBE, Comprehensive
Group Pesticides/Herbicides, full-range Inorganic analysis and mold
identification. The laboratories have served as a primary
technical resource for laboratory related environmental and general health
issues to: state and federal agencies, industrial clients, engineering firms
and private individuals providing precise, analytical results reporting for
projects of any size.
Mission Statement
The leadership of Digital Diagnostic
Systems in "Technical diagnostic information exchanged via the Internet" is
distinguished by our primary dedication to continuously lead the industry
standard in the development of products servicing environmental excellence,
and social responsibility, through the science of advanced microscopy
technology.
Digital Diagnostic Systems
Digital Diagnostic Laboratories
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Mold Specialists - Mold
Laboratory - Mold Consultants
Trained, Certified DIS-10 System Mold Investigators
Digital Diagnostic Laboratories is
located near Sacramento, California in Rancho Cordova.
  
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