With a passion for learning and sharing knowledge Mark became an IICRC approved instructor in 2007. He was a contract instructor for one of the largest manufacturers of drying equipment in the world for 3 years. Mark then founded EMTA, an IICRC approved school in 2014. He travels internationally including the USA, Canada and Australia teaching hundreds of students each year. Mark authors his own class curriculum/presentations with safety being chapter one. Uniquely qualified – IICRC certified triple master — Entered the industry in 1982 – 30+ years’ experience — founded Disaster Recovery Industries, Inc.; a full-service restoration firm, with over 30+ employees in 2001. Mark is a former Volunteer NPQ 1 Fire Fighter, EMT Intermediate and NPQ level 1 fire instructor. Mark was one of the first in the world holding the ANSI accredited IICRC MRS (Mold Remediation Specialist) certification and sat on the Beta testing of the exam process. Mark Cornelius has also served on IICRC Technical Advisory Committees (TAC) for Trauma 2018 (TCST), Fire (FSRT) Vice Chair 2017 Odor (OCT). EMTA is one of the 1st schools approved to teach the new IICRC approved Trauma (TCST) and Mark Cornelius is one of the 1st instructors approved to teach the course.
When not teaching Mark can often be found performing projects back home in Metro Atlanta or consulting on projects for various restoration companies. . He also has a Blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do and enjoys family time and traveling with Rashelle Cornelius his wife of over 30 years.
