ROMEO MILANO, B.A., AMRT

Principal & Senior Project Manager

Since 1989, Mr. Milano has been providing consulting, inspection and testing services to a wide variety of clients within Ontario including institutional, commercial and industrial facilities. A large portion of Mr. Milano's responsibilities includes providing recommendations on identifying and abating hazardous building materials such as asbestos-containing and mould contaminated building materials. Often these projects are for larger high profile projects where Mr. Milano's many years of experience is required.

Mr. Milano's activities include designing and developing mould and asbestos management programs, designing remediation programs and contract specifications, budget estimating, tendering of remediation projects, tender evaluation, recommendations and providing Project Management services.

Romeo enjoys spending time with family and friends. Loves cruising on his Street Glide motorcycle. He is actively involved in industry and community associations including being a board of director member for the Toronto Construction Association (TCA), Chair of Healthy Indoors Partnership (HIP), and at his alma mater high school St. Michael's College School where he serves as Past-President of the Alumni Association.

HORACE FAULKNOR, B.SC., AMRT

Project Manager

Since 2002, Mr. Faulknor has been providing consulting, inspection and testing services to a wide variety of clients within Ontario including institutional, commercial and industrial facilities. A large portion of Mr. Faulknor's responsibilities includes providing recommendations on identifying and abating hazardous building materials such as asbestos-containing materials, mould contaminated building materials and lead abatement.

Mr. Faulknor's activities include designing and developing lead, mould and asbestos remediation programs and contract specifications, budget estimating, tendering of remediation projects, tender evaluation/recommendations and providing inspection and testing services over the course of a remediation project.

His responsibilities include ensuring inspection and testing services are provided to the standard our clients have become accustomed to and to ensure our contract obligations are being met if not exceeded.

LOUIS LETARNEC, AMRT

Project Manager

Louis joined Safetech in August 2007. Mr. Letarnec performs consulting, inspection and testing services to a wide variety of clients within Ontario including institutional, commercial and industrial facilities. A large portion of Mr. Letarnec's responsibilities includes providing recommendations on identifying and abating hazardous building materials such as mould contaminated building materials.

Mr. Letarnec's activities include designing and developing mould and asbestos remediation programs and contract specifications, budget estimating, tendering of remediation projects, tender evaluation/recommendations and providing inspection and testing services over the course of a remediation project.

His responsibilities include ensuring inspection and testing services are provided to the standard our clients have become accustomed to and to ensure our contract obligations are being met if not exceeded.

JEREMY GORE, CET, CCEP

General Manager Southwestern Ontario

Since 1998, Mr. Gore has been providing consulting, inspection and testing services to a wide variety of clients within Ontario including institutional, commercial and industrial facilities. A large portion of Mr. Gore's responsibilities includes providing recommendations on identifying and abating hazardous building materials such as asbestos-containing materials and mould contaminated building materials. Often these projects are for larger high profile projects where Mr. Gore's thirteen years of experience is required.

Mr. Gore's activities include designing and developing mould and asbestos management programs, designing remediation programs and contract specifications, budget estimating, tendering of remediation projects, tender evaluation/ recommendations and providing Project Management services over the course of a remediation project.

His responsibilities include ensuring inspection and testing services are provided to the standard our clients have become accustomed to and to ensure our contract obligations are being met if not exceeded.

From an operational standpoint, Mr. Gore is involved with proposal writing, sales/ marketing and the overall decision making process for the Southern Ontario region.

RODERICK THORPE, M.Sc., MBA, CIEC

Associate

Roderick Thorpe is a senior indoor environmental quality investigator with more than 30 years of experience in indoor investigations, project management, building services and chemical analysis. He has worked in thousands of buildings in Montreal and surrounding areas dealing specifically with indoor air quality investigations and mould remediation projects.

Rod has expertise in all types of indoor environmental quality issues, including microbial contamination; Testing for all types of indoor pollutants including mould, radon, asbestos, allergens, formaldehyde, particulates, and lead; Designing and implementing microbial remediation protocols.

He has acted as a mediator in resolving disputes between parties on environmental quality issues, and has served as an expert witness in court, including Superior Court and Regie du Logement cases and accepted by these courts as a qualified expert witness.

MICHAEL MITANIS, B.SC. (OH&S)

Occupational Hygienist

Michael joined Safetech in December 2007. Mr. Mitanis performs occupational and industrial hygiene related services to a wide variety of clients in Ontario, including institutional, commercial and industrial facilities. Mr. Mitanis has conducted assessments for airborne hazards in industrial facilities, including contaminants such as asbestos, lead, silica, and mould. Mr. Mitanis also has knowledge and experience with all aspects of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).

His responsibilities include ensuring inspection and testing services are provided to the standard our clients have become accustomed to and to ensure our contract obligations are being met if not exceeded.

WINSTON LEW, P.Eng.

Environmental Services

Winston joined Safetech in October 2007. Mr. Lew's responsibilities include the performance  of Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECAs) for institutional, commercial and industrial facilities; conducting environmental assessments for tank removals, verification sampling of soil and groundwater and contaminated sites; and has assisted in the management on Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Projects and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment projects on behalf of clients.  This includes project coordination, regular communication with clients, contractors and suppliers, site supervision, Job Safety Analysis (JSA) protocols and draft reporting.

His responsibilities include inspection, sampling and reporting while upholding the highest levels of quality control and quality assurance.  Mr. Lew is also the company Equipment Manager and Chief Security Officer for Safetech. 

JON LEE, M.H.Sc.

Occupational Hygienist

Jon joined Safetech in January 2009. Mr. Lee performs occupational and industrial hygiene related services to a wide variety of clients in Ontario, including institutional, commercial and industrial facilities. Mr. Lee has conducted assessments for mould, fire and water damage projects, former marijuana grow ops, and airborne hazards in commercial and institutional facilities including contaminants such as VOC's, mould, and asbestos. Mr. Lee also has knowledge and experience with all aspects of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).

His responsibilities include ensuring inspection and testing services are provided to the standard our clients have become accustomed to and to ensure our contract obligations are being met if not exceeded.

ANDREW WITMER, B.Math/BA

O H & S Technician

Andrew joined Safetech in February 2010. Mr. Witmer's responsibilities include the identification and reporting of hazardous building materials such as asbestos-containing materials, mould contaminated building materials and lead based paints. His responsibilities include the supervision of contractor personnel, and ensuring inspection and testing services are provided to thestandard our clients have become accustomed to.

NATALIE MARKIEWICZ, B.A.Sc.

Occupational Hygiene Technician

Since 2011, Ms. Markiewicz has been providing occupational and industrial hygiene related consulting services to a wide variety of clients in Ontario, including institutional, commercial and industrial facilities. This includes design of assessment and sampling programs, performing site investigations, air sampling, and providing recommendations based on results. Ms. Markiewicz also completes comprehensive reports associated with all on-site activities conducted.

 Prior to graduation, Ms. Markiewicz worked part-time, completing extensive training programs for Healthy Indoors Partnership (HIP), an industry organization that creates awareness and education for healthier indoor environments. Ms. Markiewicz conducted research, developed, revised and edited training programs for HIP associated with commercial and residential indoor air quality, mould and grow-op remediation. Ms. Markiewicz also played an instrumental role in completing the training manuals and power point presentations for these training courses that are geared towards providing quality continuing education to professionals working in the field of indoor air quality.

RADA VEKIC

Assistant Office Administrator And Accounts Receivable Clerk

Rada joined Safetech in October 2010. Ms. Vekic's responsibilities include administrating accounts receivable and assisting in the operations of the office including liaising with clients, suppliers, and contractors, customer service, accounting, marketing, and general office administration