​Welcome to The National Environmental Professional, a blog highlighting the people and stories that make up the environmental professional lifestyle. I hope to introduce you to the interesting people in the environmental profession, open your eyes to some amazing work, and share some great stories.

This blog is written and edited by Rick McKissock. Rick is an environmental scientist, Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM), and Certified Environmental, Safety and Health Trainer (CET) who has made a career as an environmental professional. He has seen many sides of the evolving environmental professional lifestyle. It’s been so much fun he’s looking for more.