Founder, Director of Industrial Hygiene & Certified Indoor Environmentalist
Robert Santanastasio is a seasoned Environmental Specialist and Industrial Hygiene Director with over a decade of hands-on field experience in indoor air quality (IAQ), mold inspection, micro-biological assessments, and toxic hazard control.
As the Founder and Director of Industrial Hygiene at Fun Guy Inspection & Consulting LLC, Robert leads commercial and residential environmental investigations across Southern California. His work bridges high-level cellular science with practical, on-site environmental engineering—helping property owners, commercial facility managers, and residents identify, mitigate, and prevent complex indoor air contamination.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Cellular & Molecular Biology
California State University, Northridge (CSUN)
Provides the biological foundation for analyzing fungal ecology, microbial volatile organic compounds (mVOCs), mycotoxins, and indoor allergen dynamics.
CDPH Certified Lead Inspector/Assessor
Certified by the California Department of Public Health (CLPPB) for lead hazard identification, risk assessment, and lead project monitoring in commercial and residential structures.
Certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE)
Certified through the Indoor Air Quality Council (IAQC/ACAC), specializing in building science, ventilation dynamics, and indoor pollutant diagnostic investigations.
IESO / Micro Certified Mold Inspector
Trained in advanced fungal sampling methodologies, surface/air spore trap interpretation, and remediation protocol design.
Fun Guy Inspection & Consulting LLC | Founder & Director of Industrial Hygiene
Specializing in comprehensive mold assessments, lead project monitoring, thermal imaging diagnostics, and IAQ consulting.
American Indoor Air Quality Association (AIAQA) | Active Member
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) | Listed Certified Lead Specialist (Los Angeles County)
At TheMoldFacts.com, Robert serves as the Chief Technical Editor and Primary Subject Matter Expert. Every guide, technical breakdown, and testing protocol published on this platform is written or peer-reviewed by Robert to ensure strict alignment with EPA guidelines, IICRC S520 standards, and OSHA occupational exposure safety protocols.
“Accurate indoor hazard assessment requires more than a basic surface test. It demands an understanding of building biology, airflow dynamics, and rigorous lab-backed sampling.” — Robert Santanastasio
LinkedIn: Robert Santanastasio on LinkedIn
Official Inspection Practice: Fun Guy Inspections & Consulting LLC
State Verification: CDPH Certified Lead Inspector List (Los Angeles)
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