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Larry Schwartz BSME, MBA

Chief Environmental Officer & Co-Founder

The Investigator Who Solves the Unsolvable

Larry Schwartz is one of America’s most respected indoor environmental professionals, with over 15,000 mold investigations under his belt. As CEO of Safestart Environmental & Safestart Building Consulting, he’s seen every type of mold problem imaginable – and solved them all.

Industry-Leading Expertise & Recognition

Professional Credentials

Professional Credentials

  • Council Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (American Council of Certified Accreditation)
  • State of Illinois qualified instructor for mold education to real estate professionals
  • BSME from Purdue University, MBA from Northwestern University
  • CEO of Safestart Environmental & Safestart Building Consulting Inc.
Elite Professional Memberships

Elite Professional Memberships

  • Surviving Mold Round Table Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP)
  • Founding member, International Society of Environmentally Acquired Illness
  • Member, Indoor Air Quality Association
  • Listed consultant, American Industrial Hygienist Association
Published Research & Media:

Published Research & Media:

  • Lead author of peer-reviewed paper: “How to Perform Medically Sound Investigation and Remediation of Water Damaged Buildings” (with Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker)
  • Guest expert on Fox News, CBS, and Chicago-area news channels
  • Published author on mold prevention strategies
  • Trusted consultant for homebuilders, architectural firms, and engineering companies
Real-World Impact

Real-World Impact

  • Over 8,000 successful indoor air quality investigations nationwide
  • Collaborates with 25+ certified doctors and healthcare providers globally
  • Strong recommendations from health departments, physicians, lawyers, and contractors
  • Specializes in industrial hygiene, building science, and preventative risk services

Larry’s unique combination of engineering expertise, business acumen, and deep understanding of mold health effects makes him the ideal partner to create practical, effective solutions for contaminated buildings.

Why Larry Co-Founded Beyond Mold

After investigating thousands of contaminated buildings, I realized most people were getting incomplete solutions. They'd fix the visible mold but miss the hidden problems, or address the building but ignore the health effects. People deserve a complete roadmap that actually works.

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