Meet Our Regulatory and Training Staff

Andy Li has an extensive background in chemical regulations and has conducted numerous training programs throughout North America for industrial customers and government organizations. His knowledge covers TDG Clear Language, 49 CFR, IATA/ICAO, IMDG, Canada’s Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, and the GHS. With more than 35 years of experience, Andy has been sought after by many in the dangerous goods industry.

Karrie Ishmael has been with ICC since 1988. She has contributed to ICC’s growth in various capacities, including customer service, sales, and marketing. In her current role as ICC’s Senior Regulatory Expert and SDS author, Karrie conducts hazardous materials training classes in 49 CFR, IATA, IMDG, TDG along with OSHA and WHMIS hazard communication courses. When not training, she writes safety data sheets for customers to comply with North American and European requirements. She actively participates in many associations, including DGAC, COSTHA and is the former chair of SCHC’s OSHA Alliance Committee.

Michael Zendano started with ICC Compliance Center back in 2016 with several years in the packaging field as a Quality Manager. In addition, he has 8 years’ experience in teaching in local private schools. Michael works at the Niagara Falls Office as the Packaging/Regulatory specialist where he designs new hazmat packaging, ensures current packaging remains in compliance within the various regulations, and provides additional regulatory support to our customers. Michael is a member of the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IOPP) and The Chemical Packaging Committee (CPC). He has earned degrees in B.S Science of Education and M.S. Science of Education at Canisius College in Buffalo, NY.

Barbara Foster graduated from Dalhousie University with a Master’s degree in Chemistry and a Bachelor’s degree in Education. For the past thirty years, she has worked with ICC the Compliance Center Inc. as a regulatory affairs specialist and trainer. In her work, she deals with various Canadian and international regulations involving transportation, such as TDG, 49 CFR, ICAO, IMDG and the ADR/RID. She also specializes in the hazard communication standards of OSHA, WHMIS, CCCR and the Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labelling (GHS). She is the author of TDG Clear Language Driver and Handler’s Guide. Currently, she is on the CGSB committee to create a training standard for transportation of dangerous goods. She is a past Chair of the Dangerous Goods Advisor Council.