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THE RADON REPORTER | 7 ASSOCIATION NEWS Construction Management and an MBA with honors from the University of Colorado. She has served on the National Radon Proficiency Program Council and is a former member of the IEA/AARST Board of Directors. Served as the Chair of a NRPP JTA subcommittee and an active member with national and chapter activities. Known for her strategic acumen and integrity, Dawn continues to mentor businesses across the industry. ANNIE-LAURIE HUNTER Owner, Ardent Home Inspections, LLC Annie-Laurie has spent over 21 years as a home inspector, alongside a unique background in housing services and disability advocacy. She has played a key role in shaping home inspection licensing in New York and has led regional chapters of CNY InterNACHI, ASHI, and NYSAHI. In radon, she established a NYS DOH ELAP lab in 2006 and has held NRPP certifications in residential, multifamily, and soil gas inspections. Annie-Laurie serves on the IEA Board of Directors, as chair of the AARST Standards Consortium Residential Radon Measurement JTA and is Vice President of both the NYS IEA and the CNY Coalition for Healthy Indoor Air. Outside her professional work, she runs a licensed wildlife rehabilitation center and rabbit rescue. Her career reflects a strong commitment to advocacy, education, and public health. INCUMBENT MATT KOCH Founder, Trinity Environmental Matt has worked in the radon industry since 2008, performing measurement and mitigation across residential, multifamily, commercial, and industrial buildings nationwide. He is the founder of Trinity Environmental Consulting and a respected instructor for EPA training centers and NRPP certification courses. Matt has designed and implemented soil gas systems for over 500 buildings and led pressure field testing in hundreds more. He holds advanced NRPP certifications in Multifamily Measurement, Mitigation, and RRNC, and has contributed to the development of AARST’s advanced certificate programs. Matt previously served on the AARST Board of Directors and as Vice President and Standards Council Chair. His technical leadership and educational outreach have made a lasting impact on radon safety nationwide. KEVIN M. STEWART Director of Environmental Health, American Lung Association Kevin is the Director of Environmental Health for the American Lung Association and has been with the organization since 1987. A chemical engineering graduate of Princeton University, Kevin brings decades of policy and technical expertise to radon advocacy and public health. He has served multiple terms on the AARST/IEA Board of Directors and the NRPP Policy Advisory Board, contributing to standards development and public outreach. Kevin represents the Lung Association on the National Radon Action Plan and leads grant-funded radon reduction efforts. His work has earned national recognition, including a CRCPD award in 2008. He resides with his family in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. INCUMBENT MICHAEL WALTHER Former Practice Leader, EBI Consulting | Environmental Consultant Michael is an environmental consultant with over 35 years of experience specializing in hazardous materials, radon, and environmental due diligence. At EBI Consulting, he led the transformation of a small team into a 27-member division, significantly increasing revenue and operational reach. Michael is a nationally recognized authority in radon, asbestos, lead, and mold, with numerous protocols and training resources to his name. He holds multiple professional licenses and serves on several key AARST standards committees. As a founding officer of the Maryland Chapter, he has helped shape state-level leadership and policy engagement. Since 2024, he has focused exclusively on radon safety and cross-industry collaboration to improve public health.