James J. Venaleck,  President and CEO                                                                

James J. Venaleck was named President and Chief Executive Officer of Bio Safe North America in 2003.  The company is Ohio's first certified trauma restoration service company.  Though based in North east Ohio, Bio Safe North America is active not only in the Ohio Area, but surrounding states as well. 

Mr. Venaleck is quite familiar with the impact crime has upon society as he has served as a law enforcement officer in Lake County, Ohio for over nineteen years. As a certified Ohio Peace Officer Training Council instructor, he has taught multiple courses at the local and national level in the law enforcement profession.

Additionally, Mr. Venaleck is a member of the Lake County Weapons of Mass Destruction Technical Support Team and holds certifications or training in crime scene decontamination & bio hazardous waste removal; blood borne pathogens & trauma scene management; forensic epidemiology, and advanced topics on medical defense against biological and chemical agents.

In 2004 the Lake County Police Chiefs awarded Mr. Venaleck the Medal of Valor for heroism in the line     of duty and, in 2005, he was presented the Jorge Medina Distinguished Service Award for rising above       the call of duty.

Mr. Venaleck holds a degree from the Hocking College. He and his wife, Judy, reside in Painesville, Ohio with their three children.

Jonna Bobo, Director of Public Relations                                                                 

Originally from southern Ohio, Jonna (Depugh) Bobo was a substance abuse counselor for over two years.  Her interest in helping others with their addictions stemmed from losing a fiancé in an accident involving a drunk driver.  Her motivation was to not only understand the concept of addiction, but to also be able to help those affected by addiction.  She also has held positions as an instructor, a director of a proprietary college, and as an accountant. 

In 2004, she was named Director of Public Relations of Bio Safe North America.  Her primary responsibilities pertain to educating the public & private sectors about the benefits of Bio Safe North America, issuing press releases and overseeing the public relations department.

Prior to joining Bio Safe North America, she has accumulated over 17 years of marketing, sales, and training experience. She has seven years experience developing curriculum at the proprietary level and has had several papers published in the educational environment.  She is a member of the Ohio Homicide Victims Organization board and a 2006 Who's Who Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient

She has obtained a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Baker College in addition to her undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from Ohio University.  She and her husband, Tom, have 2 children.

Steve Payne, Director of Operations                                                                      

Steve Payne was named Director of Operations of Bio Safe North America in 2003. He is responsible        for executing all areas of staff development and training and ensuring that all employees not only thoroughly understand the stringent procedures, but also remain in compliance with all state and federal regulations.

Before joining Bio Safe North America, Mr. Payne has served over as a law enforcement officer for over nineteen years. Having served in the capacity of a supervisor for a municipal police department in northeastern Ohio, Mr. Payne has a thorough knowledge of policy and procedure compliance.

Mr. Payne is a certified Ohio Peace Officer Training Council instructor. Mr. Payne is certified in Hazmat procedures, blood borne pathogens, crime scene and evidence technician, and Ohio EMA radiological protection. Moreover, Mr. Payne holds training in methamphetamine lab precaution and has attended the   FBI sponsored training in Weapons of Mass Destruction Nuclear Biological and Chemical weapons.

Professional affiliations for Mr. Payne include membership as a charter member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association and he is also a member of the Lake County Weapons       of Mass Destruction Technical Support Team.

Mr. Payne holds a degree from the Northwestern University. He and his wife, Julie, reside in Lake County, Ohio.