Michael A. Pinto, CSP, CMP, is Chief Executive Officer of Wonder Makers Environmental, Inc., a manufacturing and environmental consulting firm that specializes in identification and control of asbestos, lead, IAQ, mold, industrial hygiene, and chemical problems. Mr. Pinto is the author of over 200 published articles and several books including, Fungal Contamination: A Comprehensive Guide for Remediation. He completed doctoral course work in environmental engineering and holds numerous certifications in the environmental and safety areas including Certified Safety Professional and Certified Mold Professional.

Michael currently serves on the board of directors for the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) and the Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) as well as the Chairperson for the Restoration Industry Association Environmental Council.

He was selected as part of the Mitigation Assessment Team for FEMA following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and was the primary author for FEMA’s publication Cleaning Flooded Buildings following Superstorm Sandy. He was a contributor to the EPA’s Healthy Homes Initiative. He has worked closely with the restoration industry for the past sixteen years and been part of its development with a group that deals with hazardous contaminants as well as safety concerns such as fires and floods. This industry involvement has led Michael to develop over 35 specific training programs and over 150 presentations to industry groups.

Michael’s mastery of the technical details of many parts of the contaminant control industry has resulted in a number of certifications and licenses. His list of current or past licenses include recognition in four asbestos disciplines and as an instructor for numerous levels of certification, lead inspecting and federal trainer, and mold assessor. Michael’s broad perspective has led him to pursue training in a variety of fields. Some of this training has resulted in his licensure as a pastor with the United Methodist Church.

Michael can be reached at 269-382-4154 or map@wondermakers.com.