Since 1991, Mr. Chmielinski has directed HP Environmental as its President. During this period he has taught the basic principles of industrial hygiene internationally and communicates in 3 languages. Mr. Chmielinski has successfully directed hazard abatement for numerous major projects, including complete demolition of Cameron Station (a U.S. military base) in Alexandria, Virginia and Casco industrial Complex in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He has also directed the complete renovation of Union Station in Kansas City and the Postal Square building in Washington, DC.
Mr. Chmielinski is a member of numerous professional societies including the American Industrial Hygiene Association. He holds major certifications and licenses associated with asbestos and lead hazards.
In addition to his professional career, Mr. Chmielinski has achieved international recognition for his expedition leadership, including the first navigation of the Amazon River (4,200 miles), the first navigation of the Colca River in Peru (the world's deepest canyon) and the first descent of 13 major white-water rivers in North, Central, and South Americas. His accomplishments have been recorded in numerous journals including two National Geographic Magazine articles, National Geographic Adventure, and other recognition including two citations by the Guinness Book of World Records.