Mary Anne Cash

Senior Forensic Building Scientist & Industrial Hygienist

About

Mary Anne Cash is a senior forensic building scientist and senior industrial hygienist with 13 years of experience throughout 26 states. Since 2013, she has dedicated her career to providing the highest caliber environmental consulting solutions in commercial and residential markets.

Mary Anne provides expert services including: catastrophic event consulting, complex building damage consulting, origin & cause of damage assessments, water intrusion timeframe reporting, microbial investigations, mold/fire restoration protocols, roof thermography scanning, expert moisture mapping, asbestos project design, and hazardous material remediation design. Mary Anne additionally provides expert ligation support and is a registered CE course provider for topics on mold and water intrusion.

Credentials

  • Florida Mold Assessor (MRSA)
  • Florida Mold Remediator (MRSR)
  • Texas Mold Assessment Consultant
  • IICRC Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT)
  • Level 1 Certified Infrared Thermographer
  • FAA 107 Remote Pilot (Drone) Certified
  • NIOSH 582 Certified for Microscopic analyses
  • Asbestos Project Designer
  • Asbestos Building Inspector
  • Asbestos Contractor Supervisor
  • Asbestos Management Planner
  • EPA Lead RRP (Renovator) Certified
  • CSP, CIEC, CIH in training
  • Certified Boom & Scissor Lift Operator
  • OSHA 10 Hour Safety

Affiliations

  • EPA
  • IICRC
  • ACAC
  • ASNT
  • NIOSH
  • OSHA
  • FAA

Featured Experience

Expert Litigation Support, Grain Valley, MO Expert experience in 2023 microbial growth and water intrusion assessment deposition. The deposition resulted in a favorable settlement agreement for the client.

Water Damage Timeframe Analysis, Damage Origin & Cause Consulting Consulted clients with dating the age of moisture exposure on mold-impacted or water-impacted building materials in hundreds of properties using cutting-edge forensic building science data and techniques.

Complex Catastrophic Event Consulting Conducted forensic cause & origin assessments for clients in over 3,700 structures. Conclusions are based on the scientific method and over 20 years of forensic science data for water impacted materials and mold conditions.

Comcast Technology Center Skyscraper, Philadelphia, PA Engaged in environmental consulting and inspection of the tallest skyscraper in Philadelphia during its construction to ensure regulatory construction compliance.

Sixth & Gaudalupe Skyscraper, Austin, TX Conducted a complex water intrusion assessment and restoration plan for uniquely designed prestigious estates within the second tallest skyscraper in Austin.

Department of Defense Water Management, Dover Air Force Base Managed an 8-year-long contract with the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory (AFDIL). The contract involved comprehensive analysis and management associated with the water and plumbing systems throughout lab structures.

Muhammad Ali Center Museum, Fire Restoration Designed a specialized fire restoration protocol after a fire occurred at one of the most uniquely designed museums in the US. The project resulted in adequate air quality standards that allowed occupants and the public to promptly return to a safe museum space. The restoration included design for the museum’s custom building materials and memorabilia.

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Major Construction Renovation Supervised abatement of asbestos materials during the 4-year-long major demolition and renovation of one of the largest museums in the nation. The various projects ensured regulatory compliance and removal of asbestos for safe re-occupancy.

Yellowstone Club Fire, Big Sky, MT Designed a fire restoration and provided specialized fire event consulting for an estate in the Yellowstone club/resort for a uniquely designed building.

School District of Philadelphia, City-Wide Asbestos Management Managed and supervised AHERA projects in over 300 Philadelphia schools which resulted in achieving the goal of asbestos-free schools. Assessments included AHERA 3-Year asbestos re-inspections, 6-month surveillance inspections, asbestos sampling, and abatement supervision of major renovations to maintain high air quality standards for students.

Hurricanes Milton & Helene Catastrophe Evaluations, Florida Assessed causes of water intrusion and designed cleaning protocols for Hurricane damage throughout various complex condominiums and hotels in St. Pete, Tampa, and Daytona areas including: Bayshore Towers Condominium, Modera by Mill Creek Condominium, and Three Palms Pointe Condominium.

Philadelphia Dept of Public Health Water Cooling Tower Program Managed legionella bacterial water sampling at over 75 commercial structure cooling towers to derive statistical data for the DOH. The data initiated the birth of federal Legionnaires’ Disease regulation.

Yakov’s Performing Arts Theatre, Branson, MO Storm Remediation Managed a multifaceted concern involving a storm assessment and specialized repair protocol throughout the vintage theatre. The assessment included a detailed investigation and repair protocol for specialty tapestries, curtains, and vintage wall textiles.

VA Medical Center, Lebanon PA Asbestos Survey Conducted a 3-month, 23-building asbestos survey prior to a campus-wide hospital renovation. The results allowed the VA to safely re-open spaces for patients following the completion of the renovation project.

Jefferson Health System, NJ Air Quality Consulting Performed asbestos surveys and mold remediation oversight at over 15 hospitals throughout the Jefferson Health system, one of the top healthcare providers in the country. Managed asbestos abatement and mold remediation projects throughout the healthcare system which resulted in over 120 asbestos-free areas for occupants.

Edward Hines VA Hospital, IL Regulated Legionella Assessments Operated the legionella sampling program which resulted in successful regulatory health compliance at one of the largest United States Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals.

Homes for America, Inc. Richmond, VA Conducted a multi-story commercial fire damage evaluation and microbial growth analysis at the Homes for America Darby House Senior Living Facility. The assessment resulted in technical restoration recommendations required for very specific bacterial concerns within the building.

Mountville Mills, Inc., Hailstorm Moisture Evaluation, GA Managed moisture mapping and estimating for four 50,000+ square foot rubber manufacturing plant facilities following a hailstorm water intrusion. The facility is home to one of the global leaders in floor mat manufacturing and rubber compounding. The project resulted in providing a mold cleaning protocol designed for occupants to safely return to work conditions.

Sports Endeavors LLC, Fire Restoration, NC Designed a fire restoration protocol following a fire event for one of the largest sports jersey customization facilities in the US. The AI-robot integrated facility and contents were promptly restored to safe conditions for continued operations.

Wyndham Garden Inn Hotel, LA Hurricane Ida Evaluation Conducted a multi-story commercial storm damage evaluation and microbial growth analysis at the Wyndham Inn in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The assessment resulted in differentiating pre-existing from storm-related damages for water restoration planning.

Hurricane Laura & Ida Catastrophe Damage Evaluations, LA Conducted wind and storm damage evaluations of 12 residential and 3 commercial buildings in the New Orleans area. The evaluations resulted in adequate and economical restoration of the structures.

Property Acquisitions and Operations, FL, NJ, PA Managed, designed and operated demo/renovation scopes, budgeting, rental negotiations and estimating for both residential and commercial properties for 13 years. Maintained efficient building systems operations (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical). Exceeded acquisition ROI expectations by 1300%. Hands-on trade experience in carpentry, HVAC and plumbing. Conducted operations for various short-term, seasonal, and long-term rental units.