NDA announces first Certified Demolition Supervisors class

The National Demolition Association (NDA), Washington, has announced the first 27 individuals to earn its new Certified Demolition Supervisor (CDS) certification.

According to NDA, the new certifications will allow these individuals to “demonstrate their expertise in demolition and provide them and their companies with a competitive edge in the job market.” NDA had 47 individuals participate in the beta test exam.

“We are proud to recognize these individuals for their commitment to professional development,” NDA President James Milburn says. “Earning a certification from NDA demonstrates that these individuals have the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in today’s demanding workplace.

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“The CDS certification allows demolition professionals to elevate themselves, their employers, and the demolition industry as a whole by formalizing our minimum requirements to be considered a competent and professional demolition supervisor,” he adds.

The following individuals obtained the certification:

• Nicholas D. McGarel, Brandenburg Industrial Service Co.; 
• Jay A. Jasinowski, Brandenburg Industrial Service Co.; 
• Brad Adkins, D. H. Griffin Wrecking Company Inc.; 
• Ryan Kornder, D. H. Griffin Wrecking Company Inc.; 
• Spencer Clark, D. H. Griffin Wrecking Company Inc.; 
• Alex Adams, Dickson Co.; 
• Austin Deleon, Dickson Co.; 
• Chris Drea, Dickson Co.; 
• Corey Watson, Dickson Co.; 
• Jess Denatale, Dickson Co.; 
• Andrew M. Collova, Frattalone Cos.; 
• Robert D. Robbs, Hayden Wrecking; 
• Austin E. Straub, Homrich; 
• Cody J. Manor, Homrich; 
• Joseph C. Hopewell, JR Ramon Demolition; 
• Joseph Ramon, JR Ramon Demolition; 
• Ryan Medlin, JR Ramon Demolition; 
• Daniel R. Skinner, Sessler Wrecking; 
• Kevin C. Sessler, Sessler Wrecking; 
• Howard Carpenter, Sessler Wrecking; 
• Nicholas Sessler, Sessler Wrecking; 
• Juan Gradilla, Milburn Demolition; 
• Rogelio Tapia, Milburn Demolition; 
• Michael A. Rutt, Remedial Construction Services L.P.; 
• Anthony Hiel, Terra Technical Services LLC; 
• Gerald Thompson, Terra Technical Services LLC; and
• Greg Menen, Ferma Corp.

NDA’s CDS certification recognizes individuals who have demonstrated competence in all aspects of demolition, including safety, environment, operations and people management. This designation promotes safe and quality practice through its ongoing requirements for professional growth in the demolition industry.

Testing and application windows are open through December 8. NDA encourages demolition contractors to consider employee applications to take an upcoming exam. To learn more about the CDS certification or how to join NDA, visit here.