Bernie Katz is the Environmental Solutions Association’s Training Director and General Manager.

Bernie Katz has over 35 years of experience in training and management. After college, he started his career working for a national ad agency in New York. He was an account executive for 2 major Pharmaceutical accounts and handled all aspects of their training and education for their Representatives and Physicians. Bernie left the fast pace of New York for a career in Education. He taught at both the High School and College levels for many years.

After leaving the Education Field, he opened his own advertising agency in Williamsport, PA. His account list was nationwide, working with small businesses to develop their advertising and marketing programs. His staff of over 15 people provided computer services, design services and implementation of the actual campaigns. Bernie joined ESA in 2002 to accept some new challenges after he sold his Agency.

Bernie’s background in pharmaceuticals and his passion for the environment provided the foundation for his training in IAQ. He has been conducting Indoor Air Quality classes for Environmental Solutions Association for the past 3 years and has trained over 400 hundred Home Inspectors across the country in IAQ testing and inspection protocols.

Bernie has also trained many individuals for Radon testing and inspection. These classes in Radon are designed to give the maximum knowledge of EPA standards for conducting appropriate testing protocols for Real Estate transactions, Home Owner and Commercial Structure testing.

In addition to teaching Mold, Radon, Allergen and Phase I Site Inspection courses, he is also responsible for approving and implementing new course additions for ESA’s technical writing department. He works with various Laboratories learning the latest procedures and protocols for testing and then develop the written guidelines for ESA trained Inspectors.

Bernie also carries State approved Trainer credentials from Florida, New Jersey and Texas in Indoor Air Quality Inspections. His additional responsibilities as General Manager include scheduling new classes, overseeing the Marketing and Customer Service Departments and working with various national Agencies, such as the EPA in developing Protocols for IAQ work.