Jeremi Day brings more than 30 years of experience in corrosion control, protective coatings, quality management, project management, estimating, auditing, and quality program implementation for industrial and manufacturing operations. Raised in a family with deep roots in the painting and coatings industry, Jeremi was introduced to the field at an early age and began building hands-on experience in surface preparation, coating application, inspection, and asset protection.

Over the course of his career, Jeremi has worked across multiple companies, markets, and project environments, developing a practical understanding of coatings and corrosion control from both the field and management sides of the industry. His experience includes offshore and industrial coatings work, quality management, technical consulting, training, and support for complex asset protection programs.

Jeremi currently serves as President of CCI Inspection Services. He is an AMPP Senior Certified Coatings Inspector, an AMPP Master Coatings Inspector, and an approved AMPP instructor. In 2026, Jeremi was selected as a 2026–2027 AMPP Global Ambassador, where he helps advance industry best practices in surface preparation, coating performance, corrosion mitigation, and asset protection.

Jeremi’s certifications and credentials include:

• AMPP CIP Level 3 – Senior Certified Coatings Inspector, No. 13487
• AMPP Master Coatings Inspector, No. 65
• AMPP PCS, No. 2014-101-052
• AMPP OCAT Technician, No. 56055
• AMPP Concrete Coating Inspector – Level 2
• AMPP C2: Planning and Specifying Industrial Coatings Projects
• AMPP C7: Industrial Blaster
• AMPP C12: Industrial Painter
• AMPP Bridge Coating Inspector
• AMPP Estimating Industrial Coatings Projects – Qualified
• AMPP Quality Control Supervisor
• NCCER Industrial Painter
• NCCER Industrial Boilermaker

Richard brings more than 34 years of experience in protective coatings, corrosion mitigation, industrial coating applications, and inspection services. He began his career in 1990 as an entry-level coatings professional with Humber Coating Inc. in Liberty, Texas, and worked his way through the field ranks as a blaster/painter, foreman, superintendent, and project manager for industrial coating companies.

In 2012, Richard transitioned from the production side of the coatings business into inspection and project management with Oceaneering, where he helped manage the SOLV and Metacor fabric maintenance programs in the United States and Gulf of Mexico. His background brings together hands-on field knowledge, technical training, and inspection expertise across complex industrial environments.

Richard took his first NACE/AMPP course in 1993 and holds multiple industry certifications, including:

• AMPP/NACE CIP Level 3 with Peer Review, No. N-8162
• AMPP/NACE Protective Coatings and Linings
• AMPP/NACE PCS Advanced II
• AMPP/NACE O-CAT
• AMPP/SSPC C-1: Fundamentals of Protective Coatings for Industrial Structures
• AMPP/SSPC C-2: Specifying and Managing Protective Coatings Projects
• AMPP/SSPC Quality Control Supervisor
• NCCER Pipeline Core PE
• NCCER Pipeline Corrosion Control PE

Gregg Taney brings decades of experience in the coating, blasting, and industrial services industries, with a strong background in business leadership, sales strategy, customer relationship management, and operational oversight. Throughout his career, he has held leadership roles in business ownership, regional sales management, and executive-level operations, giving him a practical understanding of both field needs and business performance.

As a partner with CCI Inspection Services, Gregg supports the company’s continued growth by helping strengthen customer relationships, guide business strategy, and ensure the organization remains focused on dependable service, operational excellence, and long-term client value.