Assessing Occupant Exposures to Indoor Contaminants

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Joe C. Spurgeon, Ph.D., MBA
Certified Industrial Hygienist

Dr. Spurgeon has more than ten years experience investigating Indoor Air Quality issues involving microbial contaminants, in both commercial buildings and residential properties. Much of that experience was gained while working for the US Public Health Service. Dr. Spurgeon has also worked for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and for the US EPA's Office of Radiation and Indoor Air.

He received a multi-disciplinary doctorate in analytical chemistry and environmental health from the University of Pittsburgh in 1972. This degree led to work with the initial lead-paint poisoning program at NIST, and then to extensive research in combustion toxicology with the FAA. Dr. Spurgeon then received his MBA in real estate finance from the Wharton School in 1981, and worked as a general contractor and residential builder for many years. He obtained his certification in industrial hygiene in 1993, and worked as a consultant to the US Public Health Service until 1999, when he relocated to Southern California from the Washington, DC area.

An important part of Dr. Spurgeon's work is acting as an expert witness, working closely with attorneys to support the legal claims of their clients. He has not only taken the time necessary to remain on the leading edge of technical developments in microbial investigations, but has also developed his skills in this specialized area.

Dr. Spurgeon's recent efforts have emphasized microbial investigations in residential and commercial properties. He currently has more than 200 active investigations, and was featured on the news program "48 Hours" during a story on mold in the Erin Brockovich residence..

Dr. Spurgeon has developed and uses an established protocol when performing microbial investigations, and continues to make technical presentations describing his work.