MATT WILLIAMS

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy

Vapor Intrusion Specialist

Matthew Williams is a volatilization to indoor air specialist specializing on mitigation strategies and vapor intrusion, serving as the Volatilization to Indoor Air Specialist at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy Remediation and Redevelopment Division (EGLE-RRD). In this role, he spearheads the development and implementation of methodologies to investigate and assess the vapor intrusion pathway, ensuring the safety and well-being of indoor environments.

As a program specialist and technical lead for the Vapor Intrusion Technical Assistance and Support Team, Matt has led numerous stakeholder groups and authored pivotal guidance documents, papers, and standard operating procedures. His expertise extends to conducting extensive trainings and delivering talks on sampling methods, vapor intrusion, petroleum vapor intrusion, mitigation, and indoor air quality both nationally and internationally.

Noteworthy among his contributions is Matt's leadership role in the Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council (ITRC), where he served as a section leader for the Petroleum Vapor Intrusion: Fundamentals of Screening, Investigation, and Management training in 2014. He also co-led both classroom and internet-based training teams and served as a co-leader for ITRC’s Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Team. Currently, Matt plays a crucial role as a co-leader for ITRC’s ongoing update for vapor intrusion, overseeing a collaborative effort involving nearly 200 professionals across the United States.

Matt holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Central Michigan University, earned in 1993, laying the foundation for his distinguished career in environmental science and indoor air quality management.

Contact: (517) 881-8641

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