With a passion for learning and sharing knowledge Mark entered the industry in 1982. He founded Disaster Recovery Industries, Inc., a full-service restoration firm, with over 30+ employees in
2001. Mark became an IICRC approved instructor in 2007 and was a contract instructor for one of the largest manufacturers of drying equipment in the world for three years.
Mark founded EMTA, an IICRC approved school, in 2014. He travels internationally including the USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand teaching over a thousand students each year. Mark authors his own class curriculums/presentations with safety being chapter one.
Mark was also one of the first in the world holding the ANSI accredited IICRC MRS (Mold Remediation
Specialist) certification and sat on the Beta testing of the exam process. Mark has also served on IICRC Technical Advisory Committees (TAC) for Trauma 2018 (TCST), Fire (FSRT) Vice Chair 2017 Odor (OCT). Mark also served the industry as a Board of director for the IICRC since 2021 and is the 2025 2nd Vice President.
EMTA was one of the 1st schools approved to teach the IICRC approved Trauma (TCST), and Mark
Cornelius was one of the first instructors approved to teach the course.
When not teaching Mark can often be found performing projects back home in Metro Atlanta or
consulting on projects for various restoration companies. He also has a Blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do and
enjoys family time and traveling with Rashelle Cornelius, his wife of over 30 years.
Mark currently teaches the following courses:
- IICRC Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT)
- IICRC Carpet Cleaning Technician (CCT)
- IICRC Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT)
- IICRC Odor Control Technician (OCT)
- OSHA 10 & 30 General Ind safety
- IICRC Trauma and Crime Scene Technician (TCST)
- IICRC Water Restoration Technician (WRT)
View Upcoming Classes with Mark Cornelius
| Name | Date | Duration | Format | Location Name | Price | Link to Register | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IICRC Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT) | Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | 4 Days | In-Person Class | Norcross, GA | $1,025 | Register |
What Students Say...
I learned a lot! Class was very informative. Instructor Mark was very good!
The instructor had great first hand knowledge in the field which made the learning experience that much better. Jon Don' hospitality was unmatched, glad I took the course there. Thanks for everything
Mark is a great teacher. They explain things clearly and make the material interesting. I appreciate how they are always willing to help and give useful feedback. I’ve learned a lot in this course because of their teaching.