Aaron Stough, REHS/RS

Aaron Stough has a diverse background in environmental health, with experience in both the public and private sectors. Their most recent role was as an Environmental Health Specialist at the City of Richardson Texas, where they began in November 2021. Prior to that, they worked as a Sanitarian at the Village of Palatine from October 2017 to November 2021. Aaron also gained experience as an Environmental Health Practitioner at the Lake County Health Department from July 2016 to September 2017. Aaron's career began at the McLean County Health Department, where they worked as a Sanitarian from October 2012 to July 2016. Aaron also interned as an Environmental Health Intern at the Village of Palatine from May 2012 to August 2012. Additionally, Aaron has experience as a Student Safety Officer at Illinois State University from May 2011 to May 2012.

Aaron Stough, REHS/RS, received a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Environmental Health with a minor in Safety from Illinois State University, where they studied from 2009 to 2012. Prior to that, they attended Oakton College in 2008 to 2009. Aaron completed their secondary education at Maine West High School from 2003 to 2007 and briefly attended Friendswood High School in 2003.

Aaron Stough has obtained various certifications throughout their career. Aaron is a Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian from the National Environmental Health Association, which they obtained in 2021. Aaron holds a Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification from the International Code Council, obtained in October 2018. Additionally, they are a Certified Swimming Pool Operator certified by the Illinois Department of Public Health since October 2016. Aaron holds a Licensed Environmental Health Practitioner designation from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, obtained in March 2016. Aaron also obtained a 30-hour certification from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in December 2011 and a Food Service Sanitation Manager certification from the Illinois Department of Public Health in January 2013.