Rich Rago

Affiliation

Haley & Aldrich, Inc.

Track

Biography

Richard Rago serves as Lead Scientist and Vapor Intrusion Practice Co-Leader for Haley & Aldrich, Inc. in Rocky Hill, Manchester, New Hampshire. Since joining Haley & Aldrich in 1991, Rich has long been recognized for contributions to regulatory agencies and professional organizations, including for his support for numerous state and federal vapor intrusion guidance and analytical data quality documents. Rich has also directed independent research studies in support of improved environmental characterization, including false positives in analytical quantitation of metals, potential bias in petroleum hydrocarbons measurements, indoor air sampling intervals, soil gas long term temporal stability, and indoor air background in residences, offices, and schools. Rich has a professional background in environmental analytical chemistry with a CT Department of Public Health Environmental Laboratory Directorship Certification. Rich has participated on the environmental laboratory advisory committees of several states, the NELAC Institute National Environmental Field Activities Program and has served as vapor intrusion instructor for ITRC, AWMA, and Princeton Groundwater.