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Jim Pearson

Jim Pearson

Jim Pearson is a Certified Mechanical Hygienist. He is president and CEO of Mold Inspection Services, Inc., and co-owner of Americlean Corporation, a full-service disaster restoration business in Billings, Mont. for 42 years. Pearson has experience as consensus body chairman, revising and publishing the ANSI/IICRC S-520 Standard for Professional Mold Remediation. Pearson is also a standards writer for the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) on mold and moisture assessments. He is a past chairman of the board for IICRCA (Council of Associations), and past officer and director for the Restoration Industry Association (RIA). Pearson is a published author, consultant and is retained as an expert witness in litigation cases. He is a certified instructor on environmental issues for the Montana Board of Realty Regulation, and an EPA-certified Lead-safe Renovator/Trainer.

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Yellowstone National Park

Flooding at Yellowstone Creates Challenges for Restoration, Mold Remediation

Jim pearson
Jim Pearson
August 3, 2022
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Aftermath of flood at national park will create major need for mold remediation services.


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Mold remediation roundtable

Mold Remediation Roundtable: 4 Experts Share Insights

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Rachel Adams
Mark Cornelius Cliff Grost
Jim pearson
Jim Pearson
January 3, 2022
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For this R&R Roundtable, we asked four mold remediation professionals – Rachel Adams, Mark Cornelius, Cliff Grost and Jim Pearson – the same seven questions on topics including top tools, safety precautions, memorable projects and future predictions.


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Saving the Heart of Country Music: A firsthand account of the Nashville flooding

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Jim Pearson
August 11, 2010
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It was late as the plane banked toward the airport runway. I peered out the window to see a wide, winding black strip – which I later learned was the swollen Cumberland River – bisecting Nashville.
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A New and Improved S520: What Does It Mean for You?

Jim pearson
Jim Pearson
January 27, 2009
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More than four years in the making, the new IICRC S520 mold standard is now on the street. Before I get into the improvements, enhancements and other official stuff about the standard, I want to share some personal thoughts and give you a bit of the “inside scoop”
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No More Mold!

Jim pearson
Jim Pearson
June 30, 2008
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A few years ago I was asked by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) to review their International Existing Building Code. They were interested in my take on the section related to ventilation and mechanical systems, and wondered if I would provide comment from a property restoration and remediation contractor’s perspective.
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IAQ for Restorers and Remediators

Jim pearson
Jim Pearson
January 3, 2008
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An electrical fire breaks out in the attic over the kitchen. Firefighters quickly respond and chop a hole through the roof to ventilate and douse the flames.
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Why Mold Losses Aren't Covered (And What to do About It)

Jim pearson
Jim Pearson
August 23, 2007
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By now, everyone providing water-damage restoration has surely faced the uninsured mold loss. The old joke, “No insurance? No mold!” isn’t funny anymore.
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