MARK P.

WAGHER, CEAC, CHMM 5713 Planet Drive * Fairfield, OH 45014 (513) 860-9464 * Cell: (513) 310-6827 * ANALYTICAL CHEMIST

MWagher@fuse.net

Dedicated and disciplined professional with more than 25 years of experience in environmental chemistry expertise creating and implementing analytical methods u sing new technologies to reduce analytical times and increase sample throughput. Skillfully coordinated laboratory and field operations, including extraction, p reparation, and analysis of air, water, soil, and solid waste samples. Proficien t with numerous lab techniques and instrumentation, including GC, GC/MS, HPLC, M S, Purge and Trap, ICP-OES, TOC, and TOX. Experienced in compliance with RCRA, C ERCLA, TSCA, and NPDES regulations. Certified Environmental Analytical Chemist a nd Certified Hazardous Materials Manager. Versatile leader who maintains sense of ownership of projects and displays unwav ering commitment to quality and reliability of investigations, data, and experim ents. Proven leadership experience includes background training, mentoring, and supervising junior researchers and lab associates. Creative, valued, and respect ed associate recognized for superior work ethic, strong attention to detail, and innovative approach to problem solving. Core Competencies Lab Management * Budgeting * Staffing * Training & Development * Performance Mon itoring Group Supervision & Management * Marketing * Customer Support * QA/QC * Data Ver ification & Validation Instrument Repair * Technical Support * Report Preparatio n * Compliance * Audit Supervision

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS, Aiken, SC * 2009- 2010 Data Chemist (Subcontractor) Organized and executed sampling and analysis activities with sampling teams and lab personnel. Reviewed and verified data, prepared reports, and ensured complia nce with applicable regulations. * Wrote validation report for PCB analysis project, which became template model for future validation reports. Appointed to serve on Local Safety Information Te am (LSIT) and perform Behavior Based Safety (BBS) observations. * Achieved 100% accuracy on Laboratory Delivery orders. CLEAN WATER LIMITED, Dayton, OH * 2005-2009 Laboratory Manager Oversaw all daily lab operations, including supervising staff, maintaining and r epairing equipment, monitoring inventories, and training chemists on all shifts. Obtained samples and conducted data review for Title V subpart DD compliance. A nalyzed waste streams to determine appropriate treatment, storage, and disposal procedures. Established analytical methodologies and identified environmental co ntaminants in non-routine matrices; determined treatability of waste streams. ...Continued... MARK P. WAGHER, CEAC, CHMM * Page 2

CLEAN WATER LIMITED, Dayton, OH * 2005-2009 (continued) * Reduced costs by 30% through more efficient use of resources and by negotiatin g contracts with vendors. * Obtained approval for capital investment for GC/MS instrument; developed sitespecific analytical methods, authored SOPs, and trained staff on equipment usage . * Developed and implemented sample preparation and analytical method for PCBs in used oil samples. * Served on Safety Committee and Environmental Compliance Committee. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT, Cincinnati, OH * 2002-2005 Environmental Chemist Recruited to review and validate project data for numerous DOD and DOE remediati on projects. Led audits of contracted laboratories; ensured compliance with appr opriate regulations and standards. Conducted field work to analyze water and sed iment samples. * Spearheaded development of Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) and managed operat ions of on-site mobile analysis lab for riverbed pollution remediation project. * Led analysis of more than 10,000 samples without a single rejected analysis. ENVIRONMENTAL ENTERPRISES, INC., Cincinnati, OH * 1998-2002 Environmental Chemist / Supervisor Skillfully extracted and analyzed solid waste, wastewater, and drinking water sa mples for EPA-regulated parameter; utilized GC, GC/MS, and HPLC. Supported mark eting initiatives, as well as customer service efforts. Communicated results, da ta qualifiers, and EPA methodologies to customers and prospective customers. * Obtained Ohio EPA certification for GC methods 507 and 508, GC/MS methods 524 and 525, and HPLC methods 531, 547, 549, and 550. * Identified need for additional GC/MS system to reduce backlog of samples. Faci ng lack of funds for new equipment, utilized obsolete mass spectrometers and unu sed GC to build system to run dirtier samples. Efforts reduced backlog with no a dditional cost. * Developed dual purge and trap device from spare parts, which reduced cycle tim es for volatile organic compound analysis by 50%. * Created vacuum manifold system to perform four solid phase extractions with si ngle pump. Quadrupled method productivity with minimal investment. INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT * 1994-1998 Environmental Chemist Contracted by various staffing agencies and facilities to provide comprehensive analytical services; selected clients included Massachusetts Military Reservatio n (US DOD), The Mound Site (US DOE), Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant (US DOE) , Quanterra Environmental Services, Isotec, Inc., a division of Sigma Aldrich, H ilton Davis Chemicals, and Arthur Andersen Consulting Services. Performed GC and GC/MS analysis, reviewed and validated data, and prepared reports/abstracts. FERNALD ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROJECT (US DOE), Cincinnati, OH * 1992-1994 Senior Environmental Scientist III Prepared and analyzed soil, water, and waste samples in start-up laboratory. Dra fted procedures and processes and trained chemists on standardized methods. Supe rvised and mentored junior scientists. MARK P. WAGHER, CEAC, CHMM * Page 3

TRIANGLE LABORATORIES, INC. Research Triangle Park, NC * 1986-1992 Senior Environmental Chemist / Group Leader

Trained and managed work of GC/MS chemists and senior chemists in volatile, semi -volatile, and dioxin work groups. Performed GC/MS analysis and method developme nt, generated reports, assisted with QA/QC, product marketing, and customer supp ort. Maintained instruments, wrote new methods software, and conducted internal and external audits. Developed analytical methods for non-routine samples and sp ecial needs, including participation in the development of a high resolution GC/ MS method for analysis of PAH compounds in stack emissions for the California Ai r Resources Board (Method # CARB429). Worked at vendor display booth for Dioxin '91, HazMat, and other trade shows and conferences. WITCO CHEMICAL CORPORATION. Houston, TX * 1983-1986 Quality Control Chemist Analyzed finished products and in-process samples manufactured at a petrochemica l plant using wet chemistry bench methods and some instrumentation.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, & AFFILIATIONS * * * * Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - Western Illinois University Certified Environmental Analytical Chemist (CEAC) Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) Completed 40-Hour HAZWOPER course, with annual 8-hour refresher courses

Professional affiliations include: * * * * * American Institute of Chemists (Fellow) Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals American Chemical Society (ACS) ACS Cincinnati Area Local Section National Registry of Certified Chemists