EIA 2026 National Conference & Exhibition Agenda
We can't wait to welcome you to Phoenix.
Check out the speakers for the only meeting you need to attend all year!
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Arizona EIA Chapter 2026 Annual Brian Jones Golf Tournament
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
EIA Presentation Skills
8:30am - 10:30am
Andre Zwanenburg, The Asbestos Institute
The ability to effectively give a compelling presentation or training session, including visuals, does not come naturally or happen by accident. Too often, we unknowingly rely on the same poor practices for years without learning the skills to engage an audience and communicate our valuable knowledge effectively. The best technical information goes to waste in a weak presentation. This program is an excellent opportunity to hone your presentation skills from some of the industry's best trainers and most experienced presenters. Whether you are new to public speaking or have been presenting for years, this is a must-attend. We encourage ALL EIA presenters to participate, and welcome everyone, members, non-members, as part of your full conference registration.
Lead Inspector Hands-On
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Danaya Wilson, BetterCertify
- Enroll for the course: https://bettercertify.com/
courses/lead-inspector- refresher-hybrid/ costs $325 - Take online portion of the course. 4.5 hours, self-paced but must be completed by 3/11
- Attend 2-hour portion in-person 3/11, 1pm – 3pm
Exhibitor Set-Up
EIA Outing - Bowling!
Join your EIA pals at to enjoy an outing full of games, food, and fun! Space is limited! For additional information, to register, or if you wish to sponsor the event, please contact the Environmental Information Association at 888-343-4342 or info@eia-usa.org. Tickets are $100 and include bowling, food, & beverages!
Thursday, March 12, 2026
EIA Annual Meeting & Opening General Session
This session is open to all conference attendees! The schedule for this session includes the introduction of EIA governance, a short presentation by EIA Managing Director J. Brent Kynoch, EIA President Amanda McKenney, and EIA 2026 Conference Chairs Andre Zwanenburg, Vessa Roberts, and Stuart Hicks. This session also features the presentation of the 2026 Jack Snider Jr. Award and the EIA 2026 keynote address.
Vendor Introductions and Giveaways in the Exhibit Hall – Open to All!
Join us in the Exhibit Hall to meet the Exhibitors! Each Vendor will introduce themselves and welcome members to the conference! Don't miss this great break in the EIA schedule or the fabulous giveaways provided by these supporting organizations!
Women's Committee Social
All are welcome to the Women's Committee Social, hosted in the rotating rooftop bar of the hotel! Enjoy socialization, drinks, and light bites with members of the Women's Committee and conference attendees alike. Included in your conference registration!
Friday, March 13, 2026
Lunch Table Topics!
Ready for some more one-on-one with our speakers? Our lunch will feature the opportunity to have a more intimate discussion with our EIA experts. Each lunch table is assigned a session topic and will feature a continuation of the technical session discussion. Get there early so you get a seat with the speaker of your choice! Only seven seats per topic!
Want to feature your company at one of our tables? Sponsor a table for just $350...then take advantage of the opportunity to decorate your table with company swag, colors, and decor! Want details? Email info@eia-usa.org.
Exhibitor Take-Down
EIA Environmental Remediation Industry Awards Dinner and Social Event - Dazzle in the Desert!
No one walks away from this event a stranger, and the 2026 EIA Annual Social Event will be a highlight of an outstanding conference! Join us for the best party of the year! The EIA Awards, dinner, music, and some of the best company you can find will all dress up in their "Desert Best." This event is included in your Conference Registration and will welcome all attendees!
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Stay for the last of our fantastic sessions! See the schedule by day below.
Thursday, March 12
Keynote Presentation - Nicole Lance
Déjà Vu in Public Health: Enforcement Failures, Accountability, and the Case for Asbestos Ban Legislation - Linda Reinstein, ADAO
PFAS in Air - Method OTM-50 - Kesavalu Bagawandoss, SGS North America, Inc.
NOA Basics and Case Studies - Sarah Kalika, Asbestos TEM Labs
Hazwoper 101 - Andre Zwanenburg, The Asbestos Institute
Navigating the Dust – Development of a Silica Management Program and Heavy Equipment Case Study - Christina Collins, Central Arizona Project
Assessing Hidden Moisture Intrusion: Solving Water Problems Before They Become Mold Problems - David Sulock, Curren Environmental
Would a Fiber by Any Other Name be So Toxic? - Sean Fitzgerald, FACTS, Pllc
Recycling of Construction Waste With Asbestos-Lead-Silica - Jack Snider, American Management Resources Corporation AMRC
Current Regulations - Jeremy Robertson, Maricopa County
Respect. Power. Money. Top Rank Builders & 2310 Western Avenue - Whitney Francis, Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability Division of Air Quality
Friday, March 13
Caulking; Does it Contain Asbestos or PCBs...or Both? - Robert DeMalo, Pace Analytical
Mold Case Study - Teymur Schwartz, Kynoch Environmental Management
Chrysotile, AZ Case Study - Stephen Ellis,
Respirable Crystalline Silica - OSHA and More - Ryan Whitney, Environmental Forensic Consultants, Inc.
Don't Get Burned… Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Awareness - Prevention, Response & Recovery from the Perspective of an Industrial Hygienist - Derrick A. Denis, CFC
Insurance 101 - Bob Florio, BISA by McNeil & Co.
Lead Roundtable - Tom Laubenthal, Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Women's Committee Panel - Danaya Wilson, BetterCertify; Amanda McKenney, Terracon; Catherine Mills, ECOH; Regina Milliot, Sentinel; Presented by Alicia Coley, Terracon & Morgan Ryan, Intertek-PSI
Asbestos: Global New Developments and Insights - Yvonne Waterman , Waterman Legal
Mergers and Acquisitions - Mike Schrum, Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Contractors Roundtable - Daniel Mock, EHG Alloy
Cannabis Facility VOC - Sarah Mack, Enthalpy
From Conflict to Collaboration: Strengthening Contractor–Consultant Partnerships in IH and Environmental Projects - Jeremy Westcott, Environmental Testing and Consulting
Leadership - Danaya Wilson, BetterCertify
Wildfires - Pam Walrath, City of Chandler
Asbestos Roundtable - Stephen Ellis, JS Held
Saturday, March 14
Improving Test Scores on EPA Lead Tests - Tracey Carpenter, Dominion Environmental Consultants
PFAS - Oscar Beckman, Enthalpy
Post Fire Event Testing - Sarah Mack, Enthalpy
Exposure Assessments Under OSHA’s Asbestos Construction Standard: Practical Application, Compliance, and Field Challenges - Peter DeLucia,
Asbestos Case Study - Daniel Mock, EHG Alloy
Radon - An Overview and a Few Unique Case Studies - Brandy Howard, Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Science We Should Know - Kevin Hutton, EAST Centers of NY
Asbestos 101 - Andre Zwanenburg, The Asbestos Institute
Dust Characterization Analysis – An Important Tool for IAQ Investigation - Tianbao Bai, Retired
USP 901 - Mike Greenberg, SGS North America, Inc.
Lead - Tom Laubenthal, Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Environmental Abatement Injury & Exposure Claims, Managing Risk, Medical Outcomes & Cost - Jonathan Winnie, Brown & Brown
Case Study on National Acme - Tom Mignery, Burgess Niple; Megan Oravec, Ohio EPA; Adam Stalder, Cuyahoga Land Bank