Michael Karger is the founder and owner of Valley Environmental Consulting, LLC, an independent environmental testing and consulting firm based in Lodi, California.
Michael has more than 10 years of environmental field experience supporting residential, commercial and industrial projects across California.
Professional credentials
- Cal/OSHA Certified Asbestos Consultant — Cert. No. 26-8173
- California Department of Public Health Lead Inspector / Assessor — Cert. No. LRC-00015664
- Council-Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC) — Cert. No. 2604008 — ACAC
Areas of work
Michael's field work includes asbestos surveys, XRF lead inspections, mold assessment, clearance air monitoring, lead clearance sampling, post-remediation verification and indoor air quality investigations.
Approach
VEC focuses on responsive field service, clear documentation and reports that are useful to property owners, contractors, restoration firms, insurers and project teams. VEC provides testing and consulting services only — no abatement or remediation — so findings remain independent.