Contributor: Edward F. Glod, PhD, CHMM Business Title: Director, Environmental Health & Safety Management Contact Information: Northrop Grumman DSD-RM 600 Hicks Road M/S H6282 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Phone: 847 259 9600 Fax: 847 506 7988 E-mail: edglod@achmmchicago.org

Affiliation: Northrop Grumman Corporation provides an array of world-class technologies and core competencies to military and commercial markets, principally as a leading defense electronics, systems integration, and information technology company that retains strong capabilities in military aircraft systems and modifications and marine systems. Defensive Systems Division at Rolling Meadows, Illinois has about 2000 employees and has gained recognition in developing electronic countermeasure systems. Biography: Mr. Glod received his PhD in Physical Organic Chemistry at The Ohio State University. His past work experiences covered all aspects of the environmental, health, and safety disciplines. Past work positions included: · Supervisor of the Ohio Environmental and Safety Laboratories, Ohio Department of Health · Hazardous Waste Coordinator, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency · Research Scientist, Research & Development, Chemical Waste Management · Director of Environmental, Health & Safety Management, Northrop Grumman DSD-RM Since receiving certification in 1989, he has been active in the ACHMM activities including serving as President of the Chicago Chapter.