Who We Are

From the beginning, LRC has been rooted in scientific excellence. Co-founder Dr. Eugene Cole helped establish the industry’s remediation standards (IICRC S520 and S500), and that commitment to accuracy and integrity continues to shape the work our team delivers today.

Our Expertise Runs Deep

Our staff includes professionals who hold or have held:

• Industry Certifications & Credentials
• Certified Microbial Investigator (CMI)
• Certified Microbial Consultant (CMC)
• Water Restoration Technician (WRT)
• Certified Asbestos Inspector (CAI)
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
• NEBOSH International General Certificate

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s degrees in Environmental Science, Environmental Health, Chemistry, Microbiology, and related disciplines
• Master’s degree in Public Health Microbiology
• Doctorate degree in Public Health with a focus in Biohazard Science / Occupational Health

Professional Licensure & Teaching Background

• Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) with the State of North Carolina and NEHA since 2009
• Former Professor of Environmental Health Sciences
• Former Senior Lecturer in the Environmental Technology & Management Program at NC State University

Advanced Training

• Fungal Microscopy training from Harvard University School of Public Health
• Medical Mycology training from the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University

Industry & Military Experience

• Former Environmental Safety Officer, U.S. Army
• Former environmental laboratory manager at one of North America's leading environmental laboratories

What This Means for You

You’re not just working with a remediation company - you’re working with a team built on decades of scientific research, industry leadership, and hands-on experience. Our mission is to bring clarity, accuracy, and integrity to every assessment, backed by the expertise needed to solve complex environmental challenges.