My Story
In 2001, I transitioned from hazardous abatement to environmental consulting and quickly noticed a recurring issue in the field: handwritten chain of custody forms were slowing everything down — they were messy, inefficient, and unprofessional. They often caused errors, delayed lab processing, and made final reports hard for clients to understand.
To solve this, I built a digital version in Excel that mirrored the lab’s COC. It wasn’t flashy, but it worked — typed, legible, and customizable with company branding. Over time, it evolved into a tool I used in every role I held, from Project Manager to President. Colleagues took notice, but I kept it in-house, knowing it gave us a unique edge.
Then came the iPhone. Inspired by its potential, I envisioned a mobile solution that could eliminate the need for pen and paper altogether. The idea took hold in 2010 while I was sitting in a school parking lot, waiting for my son’s basketball practice to start. I sketched out how a field tech could use their phone to streamline the entire workflow from field to lab.
I spent years developing a working prototype and searching for the right development team. There were setbacks, missteps, and lessons learned along the way — but eventually, the vision came to life.
After decades in the environmental industry, one thing was clear: handwritten chain of custody forms were holding everyone back. They caused delays, errors, and confusion for both field staff and labs.
So, I built a better way. What started as a simple Excel tool evolved into a fully mobile solution — designed to streamline lab submissions, eliminate handwriting issues, and give companies the flexibility to brand and customize their forms.
Interactive COC is the result of years of field testing, lab experience, and a relentless drive to make things easier and more efficient. It’s built for the people doing the work — from techs in the field to analysts in the lab.
If you’ve ever been slowed down by a messy COC, this platform is for you.
The result is Interactive COC: a modern, mobile-first platform designed to simplify lab submissions, enhance accuracy, and save time for both field teams and laboratories. Every feature has been field-tested and refined through real-world use in the environmental industry.
With over 35 years of experience, I’ve always been driven to simplify complex processes, improve speed and accuracy, and create tools that actually make work easier. Interactive COC is the culmination of that mission — blending environmental expertise, lab insight, and a passion for meaningful innovation.
If you’ve ever felt the pain of a messy COC, you’re exactly who I built this for. I hope you find it as useful as we do — and if you spot areas for improvement or have feedback, I’m all ears. This is just the beginning.