About Us

Keeping America Safe Since 1985
Clean Vapor received the 2011 AARST award for Advancing Science and Technology for our work in designing Energy Efficient New Construction Mitigation Systems.
Headquartered in Blairstown, NJ, Clean Vapor, LLC was founded by Thomas and Kristin Hatton, after spending 20 years developing and implementing vapor intrusion mitigation solutions for residential and commercial clients. Tom’s extensive experience includes work on over 11,000 sites in the US and abroad, and positions him as an expert in his field. Since our early days of entrainment modeling in 1985 (on the EPA’s first vapor intrusion site in Bowling Green, KY), we have been professionally involved in existing building mitigation (as well as new construction planning), and have contributed to numerous industry codes and standards documents.
Our Staff
As a family-owned company, Clean Vapor prides itself on honesty, integrity, and quality of character. Our professionals exemplify these values, along with a broad range of experience and inquisitiveness that makes our team second to none.

Tom Hatton
CEOTom, a highly sought-after speaker, consultant, and vapor mitigation system designer, pours over 30-years of knowledge and expertise into every project. You get the benefit of his unparalleled knowledge and insight into how environmental and building dynamics lead to vapor intrusion. As a co-author and contributor to many state and national mitigation standards and guidance documents, Tom leads LSRPs, PEs, and building owners through the increasingly complex regulatory landscape.
THatton@Cleanvapor.com

John Ballinger
COO/CROJohn, a retired veteran and 20-year business consultant, is helping streamline processes and enhance Clean Vapor’s service offerings. His experience and insights are focused on making our operations more customer-centric, which means better service for you and a more robust project experience. John is well versed in the alphabet soup of government regulations, which is also helpful when planning large projects.
JBallinger@Cleanvapor.com

Kristin Hatton
Partner/ Business AdministratorKristin is the central connecting point of your Clean Vapor experience. Her 30 years of industry experience has grown a deep passion for creating healthy indoor air environments. You will appreciate her willingness to share her knowledge, her devotion to detail, and her openness. From accounting to the Master Service Agreement, Kristin ensures that every aspect of your project is appropriately documented.
KHatton@CleanVapor.com

Marcos Aguilera
Mitigation Crew ChiefMarcos has 20+ years of broad-based construction and vapor mitigation experience. His leadership adds an extra level of knowledge to every project. Marcos has an unequaled understanding of SSDS, vapor barriers, and piping in vapor mitigation for existing buildings. You will appreciate his attention to detail, beginning day one, and continuing through the testing of the remote management monitoring system.
MAguilera@Cleanvapor.com

Paul Kearney
Project CoordinatorPaul’s broad knowledge in systems and analytical field instrumentation brings immeasurable value to your project. His ability to mobilize the right people, at the right time, with the right equipment and materials keeps things moving smoothly and efficiently. As the system hand-off lead, Paul oversees start-up, balancing, and final commissioning to ensure your system is off to a good start.
PKearney@Cleanvapor.com

Eric Sinha
Director of Technical Project ManagementEric’s 20+ years in the vapor mitigation industry provide clients a broad spectrum of vapor intrusion knowledge. As a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) and Certified Radon Mitigation Technician (MIT), Eric’s planning, installation, and monitoring experience informs all aspects of your vapor intrusion project. From the sub-slab venting system to the roof-top blowers, you are getting one of the best.
ESinha@Cleanvapor.com

Douglas Brookes Jr.
Architect/New Construction ManagerDoug is a 20+ year architect whose attention to detail and desire to leave no assumption intact results in you having a robust mitigation system design that includes environmental and weather-driven variables. Doug’s experience in private and public LEED projects helps him address the concerns of your architect or engineer and keep your system at the forefront of applied mitigation technology and regulatory compliance.

Linda Baker
Executive Office AdministratorAs a previous small business owner, Linda understands that effective communication and organization are necessary to keep your project on track. Her focus on coordinating timely deliverables and overseeing detailed logistics results in high-quality client experience. Linda is dedicated to making sure unexpected challenges are routed to the appropriate team member to minimize interruption and keep your project moving forward.
LBaker@Cleanvapor.com

Douglas Ford
Emerging Markets AdvisorDouglas is all about clarity of messaging and processes; and works to make your experience with Clean Vapor as efficient and easy to navigate as possible. Douglas is our CPI policeman and marketing strategist with an astute understanding of the competitive marketplace and with an eye towards cutting edge innovations. DFord@CleanVapor.com

TC DeGeyter
Work Products CoordinatorT.C. is a vital link between you, your project, and the Clean Vapor team. He manages the flow of information, schedules, and technical documents from initial inquiry, through the draft and review process. T.C. is focused on ensuring you receive the final documents you need to move from the Diagnosis and Design phases to the Build and Installation phase.
TCDeGeyter@CleanVapor.com

Lorine Barone
Marketing & Communications Manager
A small business owner for 20 years, Lorine is a specialist in using graphics to communicate effectively. With a background in pharmaceutical and medical device advertising, (and eight years with Clean Vapor), Lorine’s love of the “science behind the art” gives her a unique appreciation of making abstract concepts concrete for our clients.
LBarone@CleanVapor.com

Nicholas Gorton
Project Engineer
As a Mechanical Engineer and Air Force veteran, Nick is calm under pressure. His military service included rendering safe IED and UXO nuclear biological and chemical weapons. Nick’s work refining processes, streamlining building evaluations, and efficiently designing systems serve clients well. From R&D prototyping to the construction of vapor mitigation systems, Nicholas’ hands-on approach delivers quality for every client.
NGorton@CleanVapor.com

Michael Auriemma
Safety and Compliance Manager
Michael’s vast experience in mechanical systems affords him the ability to maintain your vapor mitigation system efficiently. He is skilled at site assessments, installation, and diagnostics, giving him the insight to analyze monitoring data and fine-tune your system for optimal performance. Michael oversees regulatory compliance (OSHA, DOT, etc.) and safety protocols to keep you and everyone installing your system safe.
MAuriemma@CleanVapor.com

John Horton
Project Engineer/QC Manager
John, a Mechanical and Civil Engineer, still gets a sparkle in his eye when discussing pipe sizing, drag and flow, and other critical elements of system design. He is Six Sigma trained, holds an MBA, and is an ISO 9001 auditor. You will not find a more enthusiastic, safety-focused, knowledgeable engineer dedicated to designing and overseeing the installation of your ISO compliant mitigation system.
JHorton@CleanVapor.com
Our Qualifications

SAFETY
- OSHA 40 HAZWOPER Training
- OSHA 30 Construction
- Avetta Audit Safety Approved
- Ariba Safety
- Construct Secure Safety
- TWIC Card Holders
- Loss Prevention System (LPS)Training
- American Petroleum Inst. Safety Training
- Scissors Lift Training

LICENSES
- NJDEP Radon Mitigation Business
- NJDEP Radon Mitigation Specialists
- NJDEP Radon Measurement Specialist
- NRPP National Radon Proficiency Program
- • Radon Mitigation and Radon Measurement
- PADEP Radon Mitigation Business

Professional Organizations
- Air and Waste Management Association
(AWMA) - The Association for Environmental Health and Sciences (AEHS)
- Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ)
- American Association of Radon Scientists & Technologists (AARST)

Codes and Standards Committees
- Interstate Technology Regulatory Council (ITRC) Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Training Committee
- ANSI/AARST Soil Gas Control Systems in Construction of New Buildings
- ANSI/AARST Residential Soil Gas Mitigation Standards
- ANSI/AARST Radon Mitigation Standards for Multi-Family Buildings
- ANSI/AARST Radon Mitigation Standards for Large Buildings and Schools
- New Jersey Radon Hazard Subcode for Schools
- New Jersey Radon Hazard Subcode (Residential)
- Florida HRS Mitigation Exam Committee
We are growing!
If you’d like to be part of the team, please send us your resume and tell us about yourself.