2024 Board Elections Candidate Bios
American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists
Indoor Environments Association
IEA Election Ballot
Voting in the 2024 IEA election opens on August 30 and closes on September 16 at 1 p.m. ET. Members will receive by email from IEA’s balloting software, the opportunity to select the Association’s next Vice President as well as five National Directors (2-year terms) and one additional National Director (1-year term) seat open due to a resignation. The following are those candidates for the 2024 election.
Vice President
GEORGE SCHAMBACH
President and Owner, Professional Home Inspection Services, Inc.
George Schambach is an experienced home inspector and environmental consultant based in Deposit, New York. With a career spanning over five decades, he has a diverse background that includes owning and operating a petroleum business, working in the building supply chain, and managing corporate branches. Since joining Professional Home Inspection Service in 2004, and later acquiring full ownership in 2021, George has focused on expanding the environmental services offered by the business.
He is an active member of several professional associations, including IEA/AARST, Association of Home Inspectors, and NYS Home Inspectors Association, and holds multiple certifications in radon measurement and mitigation, asbestos inspection, mold assessment, and pest inspection. George has also contributed to the field through teaching, serving on various boards, and providing expert testimony on construction practices. Currently, he serves as the President of IEA/AARST New York chapter Senior Vice President of the National Board of Directors AARST, and IEA/AARST Chapter Council Member.
Nationally Elected Directors
REVEANN ELLROTT
President, Radon Testing Service Inc.
ReveAnn Ellrott has been a leader in radon testing in California since 1991, significantly shaping radon awareness and promoting best practices in both commercial and residential markets. Through her strategic vision and dedication to excellence, RTS has become a trusted provider of comprehensive radon assessments in Southern California, boosting radon awareness in the state’s real estate market. Her journey into radon science ignited a passion for understanding the relationship between different lithologies and elevated radon levels in Los Angeles. She holds a B.S. in Geoscience with a focus on Radon Research. ReveAnn’s extensive experience and expertise make her an ideal candidate for a board member position. Her commitment to advancing radon awareness aligns perfectly with IEA’s mission to safeguard public health from radon exposure and other indoor air contaminants.
AARON FRIEDRICH
Principal, ERM
Aaron Friedrich, currently serving on the IEA/AARST Board since his election in 2022, is a Principal Consultant with Environmental Resources Management (ERM). He holds a bachelor’s degree (B.A.) and a master’s degree (M.S.) in geological sciences from Hanover College and Wright State University, respectively. With over 18 years of consulting experience, Aaron has worked with clients managing complex environmental and vapor intrusion (VI) sites under US EPA and state-led regulatory programs. He has extensive project management and technical expertise in site investigation activities, soil and groundwater investigations and remediation, and VI pathway assessments and mitigation. Aaron has presented on VI at various local and national conferences, including the Battelle Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds conference and the AEHS west coast conference. He has contributed to several ITRC teams and serves on the Board of Directors for Circular Indiana. He is also an adjunct faculty member at Indiana University, instructing students on natural resources and environmental policy. INCUMBENT
ANNIE-LAURIE HUNTER
Owner, Ardent Home Inspections, Inc.
During her 20-year tenure as a home inspector, Annie-Laurie Hunter has been intricately involved with Central New York (CNY) InterNACHI, CNY ASHI, and NYSAHI, serving terms as president of each. She helped initiate the legislation for NYS Home Inspection Licensing, law changes, and written test questions for inspectors. Her involvement with radon is extensive and dedicated. She established her NYS DOH ELAP lab in 2006, joined IEA/AARST in 2016, and became certified as a NRPP Radon Measurement Professional in 2017. In 2024, she will be certified as a Soil Gas Mitigation Inspector. Annie-Laurie is vice president for both NYS IEA/AARST chapter and CNY Coalition for Healthy Indoor Air. She is also a licensed NYS Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialist and founder/director of Hunter Hollow Bunny Bed and Breakfast, a domestic rabbit rescue and wildlife center.
DAWN OGGIER
Manager of Market Development, RadonAway
As Manager of Market Development at RadonAway, Dawn Oggier is a seasoned professional with diverse expertise. Formerly owning a Geological firm in Florida from 2008 to 2021, she holds certifications as a Radon Measurement and Mitigation Specialist from NRPP and the Florida Department of Health, alongside credentials in water and air quality and a Business Management degree. Dawn’s leadership extends to her roles as a National Director for the last four years and 4th year Chair of the IEA Symposium Committee, Vice President of the Florida IEA Chapter, Chair of the Bylaws Committee and a member of the OM&M Committee. In addition to relevant experience, Dawn has held a realtor license in Florida since 1996. Dawn’s holistic experience spans real estate and environmental fields, reflecting her commitment to excellence in industry advancement. INCUMBENT
LAURYN OGGIER
President, Radon Testing Service Inc.
Lauryn Oggier is the owner of Radon Group, a company specializing in radon. Before starting her business, she worked as a measurement technician. When that company closed, Lauryn decided to start her own radon business. Simultaneously, she was studying part-time at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Florida, where she earned her A.A. in Business Administration. This achievement motivated her to elevate her company to the next level.
Despite her childhood expectations, Lauryn now leads a Radon Measurement and Mitigation company, inspired by her mother’s work in the industry. As a young woman in this field, she recognizes the lack of awareness among her generation about the dangers of radon. Her main goal is to educate individuals about the importance of testing their homes for radon and to emphasize the crucial role of environmental health.
SHAWN PRICE
Director of Laboratory Operations, Spruce Environmental Technologies, INC.
Shawn Price oversees the operations of three Spruce facilities, Air Chek (NC), and AccuStar’s PA & MA laboratories. Shawn is a former AARST President and current Chair of the Standard Management Council (SMC). Additionally, Mr. Price chairs the ANSI/AARST MEAS standard, which covers the measurement of radon in schools, commercial, single-family, and multifamily buildings. Shawn brings 35 years of industry experience, including expertise in government affairs, laboratory operations, quality management systems, certification, and lab accreditation. Shawn shared: “Through investments in accredited standards and certification, we’ve become a reputable leader capable of influencing policies concerning safe and healthy housing. State and Federal programs now seek our leadership and advice, a major shift from the past. While we haven’t yet reached our ultimate goals, we can save even more lives and leave a robust, sustainable, and profitable industry for the next generation of IEA members by furthering partnerships that will help us educate policymakers.”
KIMBERLY STEVES
Technical Assistant, CRCPD, Inc.
Kim Steves was a health physicist for the State of Kansas for 34 years and retired in 2022 as the Director of the Kansas Radiation Control Program. As the director, she had responsibility for 23 staff, more than $2 million budget, and the radiological emergency preparedness (REP), environmental, radon, X-ray, and radioactive materials programs, along with the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know (EPCRA) program. Kim served as the Kansas Project Officer for the EPA State Indoor Radon Grant for more than 30 years. Kim is currently certified in Kansas as a Radon Measurement Technician and a Radon Mitigation Technician. Under Kim’s tenure, Kansas promulgated laws for radon disclosure and for radon certification. Kim also served as the Governor-appointed State Liaison Officer to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for Kansas. Since her retirement, Kim has been working as a technical assistant for the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors, Inc.
MICHAEL WALTHER
Former Technical Business and Development Director, recently semi-retired
Former Technical Business and Development Director, recently semi-retired
Michael E. Walther brings over three decades of environmental consulting and mitigation experience, including two decades with environmental/engineering due diligence firms, developing hazardous materials and radon investigation and mitigation programs, for nationwide lender and real-estate investor clients, to meet bank and agency loan standards. Michael remains active in the radon industry, exploring radon business synergies with several firms, and proposing a pilot awareness and testing program to small medical practice serving new and expecting parents. He also serves as a founding officer and Secretary of the Maryland Chapter of the Indoor Environment (pursuing regulatory requirements for certification and licensure), serves on the SG-OMM standards development committee, and plans commercial JTA support. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management from the University of Maryland and multiple certifications in radon and hazardous materials measurement and mitigation.
DUANE WEST
Owner, 3R’s Construction and Remodeling
Duane West, a native Oregonian, is deeply passionate about life and its preservation. Actively engaged in the radon industry from both a mitigation and educational standpoint, he serves as an IEA/AARST Board member and chair of the NW Radon Coalition Advocacy Subcommittee. This year, he is advocating for Oregon legislators to expand required radon testing to include seniors, children, and underserved groups.
Duane collaborated with Oregon State University on a pilot program to educate students about radon gas dangers and empower them to spread awareness in their communities. He owns a construction company and is involved in various IEA/AARST committees, including National Director, Symposium Committee Chair, and Membership Committee Chair. Additionally, he teaches CE radon courses for real estate professionals and inspectors and is trained in mold and indoor environmental hazards. Duane is committed to promoting radon awareness from the classroom to the legislature. INCUMBENT