Bob Paul.

President/Owner of TEPCO, Inc (1985 - Present)

Tepco Inc. is a fully licensed, bonded and insured pest and termite management company. Oversees the daily operations and functions of this company which maintains both private and governmental contracts.

Environmental Scientist (1985-2001)

Responsible for performing inspections and investigations to determine environmental compliance of industrial and municipal facilities permitted to discharge in public waters of the State of Louisiana. I was tasked with the responsibility to respond to complaints and spills to perform inspections and investigations of unpermitted discharges to the waters of the State of Louisiana. I participated in the ambient monitoring program to gather water quality data to ensure compliance with water quality standards.

Environmental Scientist Supervisor (2001-2011)

As supervisor, I performed administrative and supervisory duties in the Kisatchie Regional Office.  I ensured that subordinate environmental scientist staff was adequately trained and capable of performing multimedia compliance inspections of permitted and unpermitted facilities, conducting ambient monitoring and responding to complaints and chemical spills. 

Agricultural and Environmental Specialist (1978-1985)

Responsible for duties associated with enforcement of Louisiana Pesticide Law, including routine site inspections, handling complaints, investigating fish kills, pesticide waste and spill sites, and cases of pesticide misapplication.  Experience in sampling design and techniques, sample preparation and handling, and personal protective equipment.

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Biology 1970 – 1974

• Louisiana College: Pineville, LA

Training & Certifications

• Aquatic Weed Control

• Industrial Right-of-Way & Pest Control

• Ornamental and Turf Control

• Commercial Vertebrate Control

• Termite Control

• General Pest Control