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Harper Burkeen

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Harper Burkeen joined J.S. Held in September of 2023 as part of J.S. Held’s acquisition of Environmental Consultants, LLC. He has over four years of experience in industrial hygiene, environmental monitoring, and regulatory compliance. He specializes in air quality assessments, asbestos and lead inspections, and environmental project management, supporting workplace safety and regulatory adherence.

Licensed in Illinois and Missouri, Harper managed high‑value EHS projects and consulted on large‑scale asbestos inspection and abatement assignments nationwide, with strong expertise in environmental monitoring and compliance practices. He is involved in on-site project monitoring, air sampling, lead removal projects, indoor air quality assessments, asbestos building inspections, and microbial investigations. 

Harper holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Environmental Science and Business Administration from McKendree University.

Key Expertise

  • Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Assessments
  • Air Monitoring
  • Asbestos Record Keeping
  • Lead RRP Removal
  • OSHA Safety
  • Microscopic Reading
  • Water Sampling
  • Asbestos Inspections, Testing, Project Management, Project Design, Clearance & Monitoring
  • Industrial Hygiene Services - Assessments, Monitoring, Remediation Consulting & Clearance Testing
  • Mold Cause & Origin Investigation, Remediation Protocol Design & Oversight
  • PFAS Sampling & Laboratory Protocols
  • PFAS Water & Bio-Solid Sampling

Professional Affiliations/Memberships/Licensure

  • Illinois Department of Public Health
    • Licensed Asbestos Air Sampling Professional
    • Licensed Asbestos Project Manager
    • Licensed Asbestos Building Inspector
  • Missouri Department of Natural Resources
    • Licensed Asbestos Supervisor
    • Licensed Asbestos Inspector
    • Licensed Air Sampling Professional (ASP)
    • Licensed Asbestos Project Designer
  • USEPA Lead Renovator, Repair, and Painting Certification
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
  • NIOSH 582E Sampling and Evaluating Airborne Asbestos Dust
  • Hazardous Waste Management, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response

J.S. Held is recognized as an ENR Top 200 Environmental Consulting Firm and industry leader in the Verdantix Green Quadrant for Sustainability & ESG Consulting.