Personnel Profiles
Each member of our team brings valuable insight to HES. Our staff has nearly 147 years of combined experience, and each member is dedicated to providing you with exceptional service.
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Susan Snyder-Hina
Susan Snyder-Hina
President
Ms. Snyder-Hina provides the vision and direction to the members of the company. She strives to create profit without compromising on ethical principles and being consistent with the mission statement of the company. Ms Snyder-Hina is responsible for organizational planning, financial planning and execution, external partnerships, goverment accreditations, overseeing marketing, public relations and human resources.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, March 1981
Bowling Green State University
Major: Fashion Merchandising / Business AdministrationCertifications
- Asbestos Hazard Abatement Specialist – ODH #AS31621
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Brian Hina
Brian Hina
Minority Owner and Vice President
Cell: (614) 551-9749
bhina@hinaenvironmental.comMr. Hina has twenty four years of comprehensive experience in Asbestos, Lead, and Mold Management and Abatement. He is responsible for overseeing all strategic sales and marketing opportunities as well as inspections and estimations. Mr. Hina has participated in thousands of abatement projects and has been responsible for management of these projects from conception through completion. Mr. Hina also has thirteen years experience in residential and commercial construction management and operations.
Education
Mr. Hina has completed courses including – Asbestos Inspector/Management Planner and – Asbestos Inspection/Management Planner. In addition, Mr. Hina has completed all required Lead Risk assessor courses from both the University of Cincinnati and Findlay University and a special emphasis course for the use of the Niton XRF.
Certifications- Asbestos Project Designer – ODH #PD60630
- Home Improvement Contractor License- # HIC3425
- Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialist - ODH #31995
- Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor – ODH #LA000210
- Lead-Based Paint Abatement Contractor – ODH #LC000210
- Mold Inspector Training
- Certified Mold Remediation Contractor
- HAZWOPER 40 Hour Training
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Lynnda Little
Lynnda Little
Office & Accounting Manager
Ms. Little is responsible for managing the day-to-day office operations including, but not limited to the following: accounting (Account Receivable and Account Payable, contractor payment documents, entering bills and receipts). Lynnda has 21 years of retail management and 10 years of project coordination, human resources, warehouse inventory and scheduling in the commercial flooring business. Lynnda is also the biggest Columbus Blue Jackets fan. "Let's go Jackets!!!"
Education:
- Attended University of Dayton
- Self-taught Genius
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Sheri Vorherr
Sheri Vorherr
Office Assistant
svorherr@hinaenvironmental.com
Mrs. Sheri Vorherr oversees the administrative duties that include project coordination of all projects starting with the bidding process and continuing to project close out. These tasks include project set up, notifying government agency personnel, maintaining project documentation, assisting Team Leaders to ensure they are successful in the field, and ensuring the project is completed with success and customer satisfaction. She also assists in various accounting duties.
- Notary Public
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Chad Melick
Chad Melick
Client Relations Manager - Asbestos / Lead-Based Paint / Mold/ Radon / Meth Lab Clean-up
(614) 309-7617
cmelick@hinaenvironmental.comChad Melick has twenty seven (27) years of experience in asbestos abatement, seventeen (17) years in lead-based paint abatement, twelve (12) years in bio-remediation and 2 years in Radon. He represents Hina Environmental Solutions, LLC as our Client Relation Manager in acquiring sales in all aspects of our business. He is also completing asbestos, lead-based paint surveys and Radon measurements.
Education
- Attended Columbus State Community College – Business Administration
Certifications
- Lead Abatement Contractor – ODH #LC000549
- Radon Mitigation Specialist – RS334
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Course
- Drug Lab Inspector Program – Qualified Inspector Training Certificate
- Mold Remediation
- Lead Risk Assessor – ODH #LA000549
- Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialist – ODH #ES35118
- HAZWOPER 40 Hour Training
- EPA / RRP Training
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Bounsy Keohaname
Bounsy Keohaname
Project Manager / Team Leader 3 - Asbestos/Mold
(614) 309-7634
bkeohaname@hinaenvironmental.comMr. Keohaname has over fifteen (15) years of asbestos and mold abatement experience. He is responsible for project management of all Asbestos, and bio-remediation (mold) projects including scheduling of workers, material ordering, waste disposal, and project documentation. Mr. Keohaname completed the Knights Inn project of 77 units with Colvin
Demolition. It was completed ahead of schedule and below the budget, saving the owner the cost difference. Bounsy also completed the OSU Holiday Inn on the Lane, OSU Hopkins Hayes, Ohio EPA Building in Logan Ohio, Ohio Department of Health building in Columbus, Ohio and many other community sensitive projects. Bounsy’s most “claim to fame” was managing four projects at one time at the Ohio State Medical Center Buildings.
Education- Graduated Independence High School
- Attended Columbus State Community College
Certifications- Asbestos Hazard Abatement Specialist – ODH #AS29389
- Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialist – ODH #ES35046
- Certified Mold Remediation Contractor – #CMR62712
- BX Project Management for Contractors
- Scaffold Regulation Training for Supported Scaffolds
- Fall Protection 2 Hour
- OSHA 30 Hour Safety Training
- HAZWOPER 40 Hour Training
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Course
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Brian Walker
Brian Walker
Inspections Manager - Asbestos, Lead-Based Paint, Radon Inspections, Meth Lab Testing
(614) 425-9914
bwalker@hinaenvironmental.comMr. Walker has nine (9) years of asbestos and lead paint abatement experience. He is also certified as an EPA Lead Based Paint Renovator. Mr. Walker is our leader in completing Lead Risk Assessments, Asbestos Surveys as well as Asbestos & Lead Abatement and Radon measurement and mitigation. His duties also include completing asbestos surveys and assists in writing proposals for upcoming projects. Brian’s previous and current Real Estate agent experience is an asset to the company and clients as well.
Education
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Universtiy of Cincinnati
Certifications
- Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialist – ODH #ES35451
- Asbestos Hazard Abatement Specialist – ODH #AS31056
- Lead Risk Assessor – ODH #LA-008337
- Lead Abatement Contractor – ODH #LC-008337
- Radon Mitigation Specialist – RS333
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Course
- Drug Lab Inspector Program – Qualified Inspector Training Certificate
- Scaffold Regulation Training for Supported Scaffolds
- Fall Protection 2 Hour Training
- OSHA 10 hour Safety Training
- HAZWOPER 40 Hour Training
- Real Estate Agent Ohio #443288
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Kelly Kryger
Kelly Kryger
Project Manager / Warehouse Manager - Asbestos / Lead-Based Paint / Mold
(614) 309-2362
kkryger@hinaenvironmental.comMr. Kryger has over 25 years of construction, asbestos and lead-based paint abatement experience. He is responsible for project management of all Asbestos and Lead projects including scheduling of workers, material ordering, waste disposal, and project documentation. Some projects that Kelly has completed are City of Columbus Parkwood Avenue, Washington Courthouse High School, Ohio State University Goss Labs, White Castle Bakery Ovens while production is in operations and OSU Student Housing.
Education
- Graduated & Military Background
Certifications
- Asbestos Hazard Abatement Specialist – ODH #AS31119
- Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialist – ODH #ES35467
- Lead Abatement Contractor – ODH #LC008985
- OSHA 30 Hour Safety Training
- HAZWOPER 40 Hour Training
- Certified Mold Remediation Contractor #CMR62745
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Course
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Shane Holstein
Shane Holstein
Radon / Safety Manager - Asbestos / Lead Based Paint / Mold / Meth Lab Testing & Clean-up
(614) 309-9536
sholstein@hinaenvironmental.comMr. Holstein has over seventeen (17) years of asbestos experience. He has recently taken the position of Radon / Safety Manager. He oversees the Radon Department and fleet maintenance with the assistance of the software program NetworkFleet. As the safety manager he is responsible for ensuring the safety of the workplace. The manager accomplishes that by planning, coordinating, administering and implementing the safety goals of the company to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and financial losses. Another one of Mr. Holstein duties is supervision of asbestos abatement project as well as asbestos surveys as needed. He is the “Rover Back” for the Hina Team Mates.
Education
Ohio State University, B.A., Anthropology, 2002
Certifications
- Asbestos Hazard Abatement Specialist – ODH #AS28797
- Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialist – ODH #ES34325
- Radon Specialist – ODH 43110
- Mold Remediation Contractor – CMRC 81944
- Drug Lab Inspector Program – Qualified Inspector Training Certificate
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Course
- Scaffold Regulation Training for Supported Scaffolds
- Fall Protection 2 Hour
- OSHA 30 Hour Safety Training
- Confined Space Training
- HAZWOPER 40 Hour Training
- BX HazCom Train the Trainer
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Antione Holmes
Antione Holmes
Team Leader 1
614-623-4297
aholmes@hinaenvironmental.comAntione Holmes has twelve (12) years of experience in asbestos, lead-based paint abatement and bio-remediation. He represents Hina Environmental Solutions, LLC as a Team Leader 1 and has completed hundreds of abatement projects. With his experience and through knowledge of the regulations and many types of materials to abatement Antione is a real asset to the Hina Team.
Certifications:
- Asbestos Hazard Abatement Specialist – ODH #AS30660
- Mold Remediation Specialist – CMRC 82543
- Scaffold Regulation Training for Supported Scaffolds
- Fall Protection 2 Hour Training
- OSHA 10 hour Safety Training
- HAZWOPER 40 Hour Training
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Course
- Fork Lift Training
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Ron Goines
Ron Goines
Team Leader 2 - Asbestos/Lead-Based Paint/Mold
(614) 309-7622
rgoines@hinaenvironmental.comMr. Goines has nine (9) years of asbestos and lead abatement experience. As Team Leader 2 he is responsible for managing asbestos, lead-based paint and mold projects. Mr. Goines completed numerous NSP and MOF projects that had the combination of asbestos, lead-based paint and mold to abate. Ron is our poster-child for anyone working hard to better himself.
Education
Graduated
Certifications
- Asbestos Hazard Abatement Specialist – ODH #AS31217
- Lead Abatement Worker – ODH #LW-008652
- Scaffold Regulation Training for Supported Scaffolds
- Fall Protection 2 Hour
- OSHA 10 Hour Safety Training
- HAZWOPER 40 Hour Training
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Course
- Certified Mold Remediation Contractor #CMR62794
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Rick Smith
Rick Smith
Team Leader 2 / Asbestos / Mold
614-779-1322
rsmith@hinaenvironmental.comMr. Smith has twelve (12) years of asbestos experience. As Team Leader 2 he is responsible for managing asbestos and mold projects. Mr. Smith has completed numerous NSP and MOF projects. Rick recently completed a Bird Dropping project at Net Jets, asbestos abatement at Honda and Lead Abatement at Ohio National Guard.
Certifications:
- Asbestos Hazard Abatement Specialist – ODH #AS31235
- Fall Protection 2 Hour
- HAZWOPER 40 Hour Training
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Course
- Certified in CPR, AED and First Aid
- OSHA 2 Hour Lead Awareness Training
- Lift Training
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Nick Whitehair
Nick Whitehair
Team Leader 1 / Asbestos, Lead-Based Paint and Mold
614-309-7721
nwhitehair@hinaenvironmental.comMr. Whitehair is Team Leader 1 he is responsible for managing asbestos projects. Nick has 6 years of asbestos abatement experience and is presently Managing Firing rage (Lead) clean-up at the National Guard Armoires.
Certifications:
- Asbestos Hazard Abatement Specialist – ODH #AS32324
- Lead Abatement Worker – ODH LW9405
- HAZWOPER 40 hour training
- OSHA 30 hours Safety Training
- Lift Training
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Quwante Leftwich “Q”
Quwante Leftwich “Q”
Team Leader 1 / RADON / Asbestos Q
Q has two (2) years of asbestos and radon experience. As Team Leader 1 he is responsible for managing asbestos and radon projects. Q has completed numerous Radon Mitigations projects and is currently working on University Village Apartments. At this point they are on schedule and budget.
Education:
Attended Columbus State Community College
Certifications:
- Asbestos Hazard Abatement Specialist – ODH #WK 529721
- Radon Mitigation Specialist RS353
- HAZWOPER 40 Hour Training
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Course
- Certified in CPR, AED and First Aid
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Course
- OSHA 30 hour trained
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Alex Hernandez
Alex Hernandez
Team Leader 1