Haz-Mat One® - PeronnelHaz-Mat Response, Inc. expects its employees to meet the high standards outlined in the firm's operating principles and mission statement. As required, employees attend training seminars allowing them to maintain their certifications. In addition, Haz-Mat Response, Inc. encourages all employees to broaden their base of knowledge by attending other seminars in their areas of expertise. This dedication to training is reflected in the employees' personnel profiles. ![]() Personnel ProfilesJohn (Willie) Negrete – Vice President, OperationsWillie has more than 30 years experience in dealing with hazardous materials. This includes three years as a chemical and fertilizer applicator, 12 years working on municipal fire departments, and four years working on an industrial fire department for the D.O.E.. He has earned an associates degree from Barton County Community College. Willie joined the Haz-Mat Response, Inc. team in 1994.
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40 hr Hazwoper Training |
Kansas Fire Service Instructor |
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40 hr Confined Space / Rope Rescue Training |
Kansas Emergency Medical Technician Training Officer |
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Confined Space Entry |
Underground Storage Tank Removal Certificate |
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Hazardous Waste Operations |
National Fire Academy: |
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DOT hours of Service Training |
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Railroad On-Track Safety Training Course |
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Weapons of Mass Destruction |
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Managing Company Tactical Operations |
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Emergency Response to Dinitrogen Tetroxide |
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Hazards and Characteristics of Hydrogen Sulfide |
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Kansas Firefighter I, II, and III |
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Kansas Emergency Medical Technician |

Travis Hillmer – Division Supervisor
Travis earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology with emphasis on Environmental Science from Central Methodist University. Travis joined the Haz-Mat Response, Inc. team in 2001.
Training and certifications include:
40 hr Hazwoper Emergency Response Training |
Railroad On-Track Safety Training Course |
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40 hr Industrial Rope Rescue Training |
Weapons of Mass Destruction Course |
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Confined Space Entry / Lockout Tagout |
Heartsaver CPR and First Aid Training |
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Railroad Contractor Orientation Certificate |
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Milton Wall – Response Safety Manager
Milton has more than 25 years experience in the hazardous material field. He has worked as a field technician, field supervisor, site superintendent and project manager. His experience includes work on RCRA and TSCA projects in the United States and Virgin Islands. Milton joined the Haz-Mat Response, Inc. team in 1999.
Training and certifications include:
40 hr Hazardous Material Training |
Weapons of Mass Destruction Course |
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40 hr Hazwoper Emergency Response Training |
Level A Personal Protective Equipment Certificate |
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40 Hr CFR / OSHA Regulatory Training |
IFCA Underground Storage Tank Installation and Retrofitting |
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40 hr Industrial Rope Rescue Training |
IFCA Underground Storage Tank Decommissioning |
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Incident Management System – Hazardous Material Incident Course |
Railroad Contractor Orientation Certificate |
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Hazardous Waste Manifest Training |
Railroad On-Track Safety Training Course |
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Confined Space Entry / Lockout Tagout |
Heartsaver CPR and First Aid Training |

Scott Lang – Response Safety Manager
Scott joined the Haz-Mat One division in 2008. Prior to becoming a Response Safety Manager, Scott’s talents were utilized as an Operator, Driver and Technician. Scott also spent 2 years as the Supervisor of our chemical recovery facility. Scott joined the Haz-Mat Response, Inc. team in 2004.
Training and certifications include:
40 hr Hazwoper |
Confined Space Entry |
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40 hr Industrial Rope Rescue Training |
DOT Hours of Service Driver Training |
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24 hr Emergency Response Training |
Railroad Contractor Orientation Certificate |
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Hazardous/Toxic Waste Management |
Railroad On-Track Safety Training Course |
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Roadway Worker Training |
Heartsaver CPR and First Aid Training |

Philip Stark – Response Safety Manager
Phil's background in the environmental field includes job history with the Missouri Department of Conservation, as Pharmaceutical Specialist and with Stark Excavating. He has earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology with a Minor in Environmental Science in 2001 from Central Methodist University. Philip joined the Haz-Mat Response, Inc. team in 2004.
Training and certifications include:
40 hr Hazwoper Emergency Response Training |
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Railroad Contractor Orientation Certificate |
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Railroad On-Track Safety Training Course |

Bridget Turner – Response Safety Manager
Bridget received her Bachelor of Science degree in Travel Geography with a Minor in Business Management from Missouri State University in 2004. Bridget joined the Haz-Mat Response, Inc. team in 2006.
Training and certifications include:
40 hr Hazwoper Emergency Response Training |
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Railroad Contractor Orientation Certificate |
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Railroad On-Track Safety Training Course |

David Peck – Response Safety Manager
Dave attended Kansas State University and has prior hazardous material experience through his history as a firefighter and EMT. David joined the Haz-Mat Response, Inc. team in 2007.
Training and certifications include:
40 hr Hazwoper |
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Kansas Fire Fighter I and II |
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National Emergency Medical Technician |
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Kansas EMS Emergency Medical Technician |

Dayna Foust – Auditor
Dayna has over 10 years in the trucking industry which includes five years with a major transportation company managing dock operations, haz-mat procedures, and safe handling of haz-mats in transportation. She earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology in 2001 from the Missouri State University. Dayna joined the Haz-Mat Response, Inc. team in 2004.
Training and certificates include:
40 hr Hazwoper |
Safety in Dock Operations |
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40 hr Confined Space / Rope Rescue |
Roadway Worker Training |
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24 hr First Responder Training |
DOT Hours of Service Driver Training |
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Safe Packaging, Handling, and Transportation of Haz-mats |
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