About CSIA - Board of Trustees and Staff

The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors dedicated to the education, training, and certification of chimney and industry related professionals. Since 1983, CSIA has been the industry leader in chimney and venting education. We strive to advance public awareness about the dangers of chimney fires and other problems related to the maintenance and performance of chimney and venting systems.

Get to Know Our Board of Trustees

The CSIA is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. We think they’re pretty great, but we’ll let you get to know them yourself.
UPDATED May, 2024

​Chairman of the Board
​(serving since 2018)
​John Ceaser
​Ceaser Chimney Service, Inc.
Manchester, NH
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​Chairman-Elect
​(serving since 2021)
​Jesse Doucette
​Crown Chimney LLC
Manchester, NH
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Secretary (serving since 2021)
Lou Curley
Lou Curley's Chimney Service
Drexel Hill, PA
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Treasurer
​(serving since 2019)
Avery Soderman
Wells & Sons Chimney Service
Gilbertsville, PA
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Board member
​(serving since 2022)
Anthony Valerio
Four Winds Chimney
Rochester, NY
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​Past-Chairman
​(serving since 2017)
Tommy Nelms
Sweeps & Ladders Chimney Service
Nashville, TN
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Newest Board Members 2024
John Bently
Duct Doctor, New Richland, MN
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Robert Ornelas
Ashtree AC & Chimney, Fresno, CA
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James Calvin Ralls
A-1 Chimney Pro, Inc., Conway, AR
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Jack Wachsmann
Wolfman Chimney & Fireplace,  New Braunfels, TX
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES: NON-VOTING MEMBERS​

Amie Ryan, Director - Sales and Marketing
National Fireplace Institute® (NFI) -A Division of the HPB Education Foundation
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Sara Sichting​
Executive Director
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Charissa Benge
Director of Certification & Marketing
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Matt Ellis
Director of Education & Technical Training
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Holly Cox
​Director of Education & Accreditation​
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Taylor Hendricks
Education and Learner Coordinator
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Tammy Bruner
​Certification Manager
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Donna Lee Kasmer
​Certification Coordinator
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Quentin Harris
​Website & Marketing Manager
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