BMI Mid-Atlantic Inc. Backflow Management Training Schedule, Resume and Reference Document 402 Rampart Blvd. New Kensington, PA 15068 Office: (412) 793-5961 Cell: (412) 607-1405 Email: phil.vento@bmibackflow.com Backflow Management Inc., Mid-Atlantic (BMI-MA) is an affiliate of Backflow Management, Inc. (BMI) of Portland, OR. BMI is a recognized leader in the field of cross connection control education. BMI offers a variety of classes relevant to all cross connection control personnel: backflow assembly testers, inspectors/specialists, installers, repair technicians, program administrators and managers. BMI-MA conducts regularly scheduled training classes throughout the year at various locations in Pennsylvania. BMI and BMI-MA will travel the Mid-Atlantic area and across the United States to provide certification classes for states, counties, cities, municipalities, associations and organizations. Additionally, BMI offers certification and update recertification classes for cross connection control inspectors/specialists, backflow assembly testers, backflow assembly repair technicians, confined space entry safety and many other general industry classes related to the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. BMI can customize any BMI-MA training classes for the specific needs of an individual organization, public or private. Together BMI and BMI-MA offer in-house classes and seminars tailored to your needs and the requirements of any regulatory agencies involved. BMI also provides 'train-the-trainer' classes that allow your own in-house training staff to carry on cross connectionrelated training following BMI classes. BMI's experienced trainers strive to keep informed of the latest changes in cross connection control regulations, equipment, certification requirements and test procedures. Through continuing education, industry and academic participation, along with practical field experience, our instructors are able to maintain their knowledge and awareness in the area of cross connection control.
PHILIP B. VENTO BACKGROUND: Philip Vento is a backflow assembly tester trainer, certified backflow tester, cross connection surveyor, and is owner and president of BMI Mid-Atlantic, Inc. Phil is also an information technology specialist and was a partner of A. G. Vento & Sons, a construction services company that provided environmental construction services to the water and wastewater industry. EDUCATION: High School Diploma, Gateway Senior High School, Monroeville, PA Computer Related Courses: Community College of Allegheny County, Monroeville, PA University of Penn State at New Kensington Campus, New Kensington, PA CERTIFICATIONS (Past and Present) Training History: Backflow Assembly Tester Certification: Backflow Management, Inc. (BMI) Backflow Assembly Tester Instructor-Community Colleges; Butler and Westmoreland County Backflow Assembly Tester Certification: CCAC, ABPA, NEWWA, BMI. Cross Connection Control Program Setup and Administration, BMI, Portland, Oregon CURRENT MEMBERSHIPS: Waterworks Operators Association of Pennsylvania PAST MEMBERSHIPS: American Backflow Prevention Association ALAN G. VENTO BACKGROUND: Alan Vento is a certified backflow tester, cross connection surveyor, instructor, and former coowner of BMI Mid-Atlantic, Inc. Alan is a master plumber and previously was a partner of A. G. Vento & Sons, a construction services company that provided environmental construction services to the water and wastewater industry. EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA CERTIFICATIONS (Past and Present): Master Plumber, Allegheny County Health Department License, Pennsylvania Training History: Backflow Assembly Tester Certification: CCAC, ABPA, NEWWA, BMI. Backflow Assembly Tester Instructor, Community Colleges; Allegheny, Butler, Westmoreland Cross Connection Control Survey Course: New England Water Works Association Cross Connection Control Program Setup and Administration, BMI, Portland, Oregon Licensed Sewage Treatment Plant Operator, Class SD1, State of Pennsylvania MEMBERSHIPS (Past and Present): American Waterworks Association New England Waterworks Association American Backflow Prevention Association Western Pennsylvania Water Pollution Control Association Univ. of Southern California Foundation for Cross Connection Control and Hydraulic Research
BMI Mid-Atlantic, Inc CONTACT US FOR CURRENT TRAINING SCHEDULE: Backflow Assembly Tester Recertification (2-Day Course) Ask for details Backflow Assembly Tester Certification (4-Day Course) Ask for details Backflow Assembly Tester Certification (5-Day Course) Ask for details PENNSYLVANIA TRAINING LOCATION CONTACTS: Pittsburgh, PA Fox Chapel Authority Contact Mr. Tom Ross at (412) 963-0212 Erie, PA Erie City Waterworks Contact Mr. Mark Santia at (814) (814) 870-8000 x205 State College, PA State College Borough Water Authority Contact Mr. Jim Stere at (814) 238-6766 York, PA The York Water Company Contact Mr. Montez Parker at (717) 845-3601 x264 Classes can be scheduled as: Two Consecutive Weeks (Thursday & Friday) Monday thru Thursday Tuesday thru Friday Five Days (40 hrs) Monday thru Friday Tuesday thru Saturday Two Consecutive Weeks (three days the 1st week, two days 2nd week) Please call BMI Mid-Atlantic, Inc at 1-412-607-1405 for current year Class Schedule or email us at: phil.vento@bmibackflow.com
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES: Mr. Mark Santia Mr. James Stere Erie Waterworks State College Borough Water Authority 340 West Bayfront Parkway 1201 W. Branch Rd PO Box 1729 State College, PA 16801-7697 Erie, PA 16507-0729 Main Telephone: (814) 238-6766 Main Telephone: (814) 455-1049 Mr. Thomas Ross Ms. Donna May Fox Chapel Authority Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority 255 Alpha Drive 2200 Robinson Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Wilkinsburg, PA 15221-1193 Main Telephone: (412) 963-0212 Main Telephone: (412) 243-6200 Mr. William Lang Mr. John Capor Plum Borough Municipal Authority Monroeville Water Authority 4555 New Texas Rd 4185 Old William Penn Hwy Pittsburgh, PA 15239 Monroeville, PA 15146 Main Telephone: (412) 793-7331 Main Telephone: (412)372-2677 Mr. Thomas W. Bradbury Mr. Stephen G. Hengst North Wales Water Authority Mr. Montez Parker PO Box 1339 The York Water Company 200 West Walnut St 130 East Market St. North Wales, PA 19454-0339 York, PA 17405-7089 Main Telephone: (215) 699-4836 Main Telephone: (717) 845-3601 Mr. William McNamara, Training Section Chief Mr. Frank Henn Department of Environmental Protection Henn Plumbing Bureau of Safe Drinking Water 706 Dudley Rd Rachel Carson State Office Bldg Edgewood, KY 41017 400 Market St Main Telephone: (859) 341-6161 Harrisburg, PA 17101 Main Telephone: (717) 705-6350 www.depweb.state.pa.us Mr. Greg Napier Northern Kentucky Water Service District 3049 Dixie Hwy. Edgewood, KY 41017 Main Telephone: (859) 426-2720 Mr. Danny Madison Western Kentucky University 1906 College Heights Blvd Bowling Green, KY 42101 Main Telephone: (270) 745-6329
Mr. Donald A. Kuntz Bureau Of Public Health E. E. D. 815 Quarrier St. Suite 418 Charleston, WV 25301 Main Telephone: (304) 558-2981 Mr. Craig Cobb Bureau Of Public Health E. E. D. (Philippi) 209 South Main St. Philippi, WV 26416 Main Telephone: (304) 457-2296 Mr. Alfred E. Higgs CDC/NIOSH 1095 Willowdale Rd. Morgantown, WV 26505 Main Telephone: (304) 285-5739