CIRS Summit Spotlight
Navigating Project Pitfalls and Unlocking New Methods and Solutions with MIS President Brandon Apple
Did you know that if you struggle with chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) or other mold-related illnesses, a traditional mold inspection may not be enough to protect your home—and your health? In this special Navigating Project Pitfalls and Unlocking New Methods and Solutions discussion from the CIRS Summit, Jenny Johnson, PT, FMCHC, NBC-HWC, speaks with Mold Inspection Sciences (MIS) and Mold Inspection Sciences Texas (MISTX) President Brandon Apple about how advanced inspection methods, dust sampling, and a carefully sequenced remediation plan can make all the difference when restoring healthy indoor environments.
Key topics covered during this discussion include:
- Tailored vs. Traditional Inspections: How MIS and MISTX’s “leave no stone unturned” approach, plus advanced testing, help detect subtle contaminations that affect hypersensitive clients.
- Sequencing for Success: Why stepping through each remediation phase methodically prevents recontamination and saves time, money, and stress.
- Real-World Case Studies: Jenny’s personal story of how thorough inspections and dust sampling uncovered missed mold in a school—protecting students and staff alike.
- Expansion and Consistency: MIS’s unique centralized project management approach helps maintain quality from Colorado to Georgia and, most recently, Arizona.
- Beyond Mold - Bacteria and Endotoxins: To ensure a holistic cleanup, identify and test for other overlooked indoor air risks—like sewer gas leaks or pet-related exposures.
Brandon also shares his journey from hands-on remediation to leading a nationwide team specializing in advanced, medically focused testing. MISTX addresses hidden water damage using mold-specific qPCR dust sampling and testing and looks beyond mold to bacteria and endotoxins, tailoring each inspection to clients’ unique needs. In addition, Brandon introduces the new Mold-Related Illness and CIRS (MRIC) Program, an updated version of MISTX’s well-known CIRS protocol aimed at anyone who suspects their environment is affecting their health—whether they carry a formal CIRS diagnosis or not.
Time-stamped Highlights
- 0:00 Introduction
- 0:59 Brandon talks about his background experience and shares more details about MIS’s in-depth inspection methodology to kick things off.
- 4:20 Medically focused protocols vs. standard air sampling. Find out why the usual methods may fall short for those with CIRS, mold-related illness, or other chronic conditions.
- 6:17 Get the scoop on MIS’s new MRIC Program and discover why it serves a broader spectrum of clients.
- 7:37 Wondering what happens when a CIRS client first calls MIS? Brandon walks us through the intake process for advanced testing.
- 9:32 Jenny recounts how MIS pinpointed hidden contamination in her children’s high school—a story you won’t want to miss if you’ve ever questioned “all-clear” results.
- 13:09 Expansion on the East Coast! Hear how MIS is helping clients in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia manage mold issues.
- 15:06 Centralized project management? Brandon reveals how this behind-the-scenes system ensures top-tier standards across all MIS locations.
- 17:18 Sometimes projects go off-track. Learn the top pitfalls—and the step-by-step strategies MIS uses to keep them on course.
- 21:53 Staggering stats: Over 50% of buildings may be water-damaged enough to cause illness, and 25% of people are genetically prone to mold-related illness. What does that mean for you?
- 26:54 Endotoxins and actinomycetes bacteria are hot topics. Does MIS include these factors in their testing for CIRS clients? Find out.
- 32:00 What’s next for MIS in 2025? Listen as Brandon hints at future expansions and evolving services.
With advanced training and specialized tools, Mold Inspection Sciences and Mold Inspection Sciences Texas go far beyond the standard inspection to deliver health-first solutions for those most vulnerable to mold and other indoor contaminants. We’re proud to have helped sponsor the CIRS Summit. We are grateful for the opportunity to highlight these critical topics, emphasizing why a comprehensive, health-focused approach is vital in helping maintain a safer, healthier home. If you or someone you know is experiencing persistent mold or water damage issues, we encourage you to contact a qualified inspection company like Mold Inspection Sciences and Mold Inspection Sciences Texas. To reach someone from our Texas team, please call 1.888.335.6653.
If you suspect that there may be mold present in your home — or you have questions about what to look for and what comes next. We’re here to help.
Call us on 1.888.335.6653 or send us email at [email protected]
You can also find more information about our CIRS Protocol and qPCR testing here.
