The Paper Trail Behind the Inspection

Anyone can claim credentials. Here's the proof — and more importantly, what each one actually means for your inspection.

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Oklahoma Army National Guard

13D — Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems Specialist

Operation Iraqi Freedom. What military training drills into you: checklists save lives. In the Army, you follow protocol not because someone's watching, but because the consequences of "winging it" are real.

That mindset doesn't go away. Every crawlspace and attic I enter gets the same systematic approach I learned in the Guard.

"Military training means I don't skip steps just because I'm tired or running behind. The protocol is the protocol. Every time."

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Registered Nurse

Emergency Medicine & COVID-19 Frontline Response

A decade in emergency medicine. I spent years walking into chaos, assessing what was actually wrong (not what people thought was wrong), and delivering news that people didn't always want to hear.

During COVID, I traveled away from home to support hospitals that were overwhelmed. If my skills could help, sitting home felt wrong.

I left nursing in 2025 — not because I stopped caring, but because I found another way to use the same skills: assessing problems, communicating clearly, and never sugarcoating what I find.

"In the ER, I learned that 'I don't know' is better than a confident guess. That transfers directly to mold inspection — I tell you what I know, what I suspect, and what needs further investigation."

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IICRC Certified

Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification

The industry standard. IICRC certification isn't legally required in Oklahoma (spoiler: almost nothing is), but it's the baseline for anyone serious about this work. My credentials include:

• WRT — Water Restoration Technician
• AMRT — Applied Microbial Remediation Technician
• ASD — Applied Structural Drying

Why does this matter? Mold doesn't exist without moisture. Understanding water intrusion, drying dynamics, and microbial growth patterns is foundational. You can't assess mold if you don't understand how it got there.

"I read IICRC S520 — the mold remediation standard — like most people read the news. These protocols aren't abstract to me. They're how I do the job."

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Mold Assessment Consultant

Texas TDLR License

Here's the awkward truth: Oklahoma doesn't license mold inspectors. Anyone can claim to be one. There's no test, no requirement, no oversight. Which is exactly why I got licensed in Texas — because they actually have standards.

The Texas MAC license requires education, experience, examination, and continuing education. It's not an afternoon webinar.

Could I legally operate in Oklahoma without it? Yes. But "legal minimum" isn't my standard. If a more rigorous credential exists, I get it.

"Oklahoma's lack of mold licensing is a consumer protection gap. I can't fix the law, but I can hold myself to a higher standard than the law requires."

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Asbestos Abatement Supervisor

Oklahoma Department of Labor

This one's actually required. Unlike mold, asbestos is federally regulated. You can't legally supervise asbestos work without proper accreditation.

My Asbestos Supervisor credential means I can oversee abatement projects — the safe, legal removal of asbestos-containing materials. It requires 40 hours of initial training, state exam, and annual 8-hour refresher courses.

Why does this matter for an inspector? A lot of older Oklahoma homes have asbestos. Understanding how to identify it, sample it, and advise clients requires real training — not guesswork.

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Property Inspector & Supervisor In Progress

Currently Pursuing

Credentials don't stop. I'm working toward Property Inspector and Supervisor certifications. Environmental inspection overlaps significantly with general property assessment — and I don't like gaps in my knowledge.

More tools. More context. Better service. That's the plan.

What All This Really Means

Credentials aren't trophies. They're proof that someone took the time to learn standardized methods, passed objective evaluations, and committed to ongoing education.

Methodology, Not Guesswork

I follow IICRC, EPA, and OSHA protocols — not gut feelings.

Reports That Hold Up

Insurance claims, legal disputes, real estate transactions — documentation built for scrutiny.

No Shortcuts

Military discipline + nursing precision = every step, every time.

Honest Communication

ER training taught me to deliver bad news clearly. You'll always know where you stand.

Credential Questions

Does Oklahoma require mold inspectors to be licensed? +

No. Oklahoma has no state licensing requirements for mold inspectors. Anyone can legally call themselves a mold inspector without training, testing, or oversight. This is why I obtained a Texas Mold Assessment Consultant (MAC) license — Texas has actual requirements including education, examination, and continuing education. I hold myself to a higher standard than the law requires.

What is IICRC certification and why does it matter? +

The IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification) is the industry standard for restoration professionals. My certifications — WRT (Water Restoration Technician), AMRT (Applied Microbial Remediation Technician), and ASD (Applied Structural Drying) — demonstrate formal training in the science of moisture, mold, and building drying. Since mold requires moisture to grow, understanding water intrusion is foundational to accurate mold assessment.

How does nursing experience apply to environmental inspection? +

Ten years in emergency medicine trained me to assess situations quickly, distinguish symptoms from root causes, document findings precisely, and communicate difficult information clearly. Healthcare also demands humility — saying "I don't know" when you don't know. I apply the same diagnostic mindset and communication standards to every inspection.

What's the difference between a mold inspector and mold remediation company? +

An inspector assesses and documents. A remediation company removes and repairs. The conflict of interest arises when the same company does both — they profit from finding problems and from fixing them. I only inspect. I don't remediate, and I don't have financial relationships with remediation companies. My only incentive is an accurate report.

Are asbestos inspectors required to be licensed in Oklahoma? +

Yes — unlike mold, asbestos is federally regulated. My Asbestos Abatement Supervisor license through the Oklahoma Department of Labor required 40 hours of initial training, a state examination, and annual 8-hour refresher courses. This credential allows me to properly identify, sample, and advise on asbestos-containing materials in older Oklahoma homes.

Can I verify your credentials independently? +

Absolutely. The Texas TDLR maintains a public license verification system. IICRC certifications can be verified through their registrant search. Oklahoma Department of Labor asbestos credentials are also verifiable. I'm happy to provide license numbers on request — transparency is the point.

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