Michael Turnbow has over 35 years’ experience in Nondestructive Testing. He retired from the Tennessee Valley Authority as General Manager of the Inspection and Testing Services group responsible for NDT, QC, calibration services, metallurgy, chemistry, and instrumentation engineering services for TVA’s power plant fleet. He is Past President and Chairman of the Board of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing. He served nine years as Chairman of the EPRI NDE Center Steering Committee, and over ten years as U.S. delegate to ISO for the development of international NDE standards. Mr. Turnbow is the current chairman of the ASME NDE personnel qualification and certification project (ANDE), current chairman of the ANDE Nuclear Specific Industry Sector Committee, and co-founder and Chief Technical Officer of OOGA Technologies, Inc.

Amanda Young is Vice President of McNDT Pipeline, Ltd., a certified woman-owned business predominantly serving the oil and gas industry. She has over 15 years of experience in nondestructive testing and welding inspection. Amanda holds an ASNT RT Level 3, Level 2 certifications in PT, MT, and UT. In addition to NDT, Amanda is an AWS-certified welding inspector and certified welding educator. In her spare time, Amanda teaches metallurgy at Moraine Valley Community College. Presently serving as AWS Chicago Section Chairman and District 13 Deputy Director.

David is the Mechanical Technologies Department Chairman and Welding Program Coordinator at Moraine Valley Community College. He is also a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Certified Welding Educator (CWE), and Certified Welder (CW) with Techno-Weld Welding Consultants. With extensive expertise in welding processes and code interpretation, David has taught D17.1 Aerospace code clinics at FabTech, as well as for military contractors and aerospace firms. He is the past chairman of the AWS Chicago Section and will soon serve as District 13 Director. David's leadership and technical knowledge have made significant contributions to the welding and aerospace industries.

Lee A. Pielaet, president of Pioneer Steel Services, Inc., is a certified welding inspector (CWI), welding educator (CWE), and quality auditor (CQA) with over 45 years of industry experience. He leads his company in providing consulting services, specializing in the development of Quality Management Systems (QMS) to help organizations achieve AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) certification. Pielaet has conducted over 1,100 AISC audits and is a key figure in assisting steel erection and fabrication firms with their AISC certification processes. Additionally, Pioneer Steel Services is an authorized dealer for Skidmore-Wilhelm, offering bolt tension indicators and related consulting services.

Cal Pepper has over 47 years of experience in inspection, quality, engineering, and project management, both in the U.S. and internationally. He is an AWS Life Member, serves on the AWS Q&C and Handbook Committees, and is the District 9 Director. Pepper has published over 30 articles on inspection and quality and received the 2022 AWS CWI Lifetime Achievement Award.

William F. Newell, Jr. has nearly 50 years of experience in welding engineering, both domestically and internationally. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University in Welding Engineering, holds an International Welding Engineer diploma, and is a licensed Professional Engineer in several U.S. states and Alberta, Canada. He is the President of W. F. Newell & Associates, Inc., specializing in welding codes and processes, and Co-Founder/Vice President of Engineering at Euroweld, Ltd. Newell is an active member of the American Welding Society and ASME, contributing significantly to various committees and standards in the welding field.

Brent E. Boling has been the President of Arc-Tech Welding, Inc. and Arc-Tech Welding Inspections since 1996, bringing over four decades of experience in the welding industry. He is a certified welder and inspector with multiple certifications, including AWS CWI, ICC Structural Steel Welding, and ASNT Level II. Boling has served as Chairman of the AWS Arizona Section and has contributed to various AWS committees. He is also an accomplished author and speaker, having presented at major industry events like IEC:2020, FabTech, and ASNT meetings.

Shanen Aranmór, MS, CWI/CWE, is a passionate advocate for skilled trades with over a decade of experience in promoting American manufacturing and fabrication. After transitioning from a college wellness professor to a welding and industrial technology expert, she founded Weld Like A Girl™ in 2017, offering public classes, community welding projects, and welder qualification services. Shanen's work has earned her multiple accolades, including the 2023 Dalton E. Hamilton Memorial CWI of the Year Award and the US Small Business Association Arizona Women in Business Champion Award. She also plays a vital role in Project MFG, supported by the US Department of Defense, where she helps elevate the trades and inspire the next generation of skilled workers.

Richard Campbell is a Bechtel Fellow in the Construction Welding and NDE group at Bechtel Corporation, with over 40 years of experience in the welding industry. He holds a PhD in Materials Engineering and has contributed significantly to the field through leadership roles, including chairing the AWS D1K Subcommittee on Stainless Steel Welding, which published the AWS D1.6:2017 Structural Welding Code. He is a vice chair of the ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code committee and actively participates in numerous AWS and ASME standards committees. Dr. Campbell is also an accomplished educator, authoring over 30 technical articles and teaching AWS CWI classes for more than 25 years.

Scott Witkowski is currently the Vice President of Republic Testing Laboratories. He has 30 years of experience in welding industry. He was the President & Founder of Maverick Testing Laboratories, the largest Independent Welder & Materials Testing Laboratory in the United States. Scott is a member of the following associations American Welding Society (AWS), ASME and API.

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Ricky L. Morgan is the President of FlawTech America, LLC in Concord, North Carolina, with over 35 years of experience in NDT inspections across various industries. He has been an ASNT NDT Level III since 1992, specializing in MT, PT, and UT methods, and played a key role in evaluating buildings after the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. His recent landmark projects include the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, Las Vegas High Roller, and Disney’s Star Wars "Galaxy’s Edge." Morgan is a past president of ASNT and currently serves on its Board of Directors, overseeing multiple committees and has received several prestigious awards, including the ASNT Lou DeValerio Technician of the Year Award and the ASNT Phillip D. Johnson Honorary Member Award.

Bob Shaw is the President of the Steel Structures Technology Center, Inc., with 48 years of experience in steel construction. A registered professional engineer and ICC Certified Special Inspector, he plays a key role in several industry standards committees, including chairing the AWS D1.8 committee and vice-chairing the RCSC. Bob also leads the development of an ISO standard on structural steelwork and chairs the International Institute of Welding's Commission XVIII on Quality Management. His consulting focuses on addressing challenges in steel construction when issues arise.

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Prof. Mendez is the Weldco/Industry Chair in Welding and Joining and Director of the Canadian Centre for Welding and Joining at the University of Alberta. His research focuses on the physics and mathematics of welding and materials processing, with applications in areas like wear protection, laser cladding, and additive manufacturing. He co-founded Semi-Solid Technologies Inc. in 1995 and previously worked as a professor at the Colorado School of Mines and a consulting engineer at Exponent Inc. Prof. Mendez holds advanced degrees in Materials Engineering from MIT and a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Buenos Aires. Recognized globally, he is a Fellow of the IIW, AWS, and CWBA, and has received numerous awards and patents, with his students making significant contributions to the welding field worldwide.

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Catherine Houska is a globally recognized expert in architectural and structural metals with over 40 years of experience. She has authored more than 200 publications and consulted on high-profile projects, including supertall buildings, bridges, transit systems, and iconic landmarks like the Gateway Arch. A two-time recipient of the Construction Specifications Institute's Society Technical Awards, she is celebrated for her expertise in material selection and atmospheric corrosion studies.

Ms. Houska serves as President of Catherine Houska Consulting, LLC, and actively contributes to industry standards as Vice Chair of ASTM E60 on Sustainability, where she leads initiatives on decarbonization and life cycle assessment standards. She is an influential member of numerous professional organizations, including AISC, ASCE, AWS, and AMPP, and holds leadership roles in key committees. With a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science from Carnegie Mellon University and an M.B.A. from Case Western Reserve University, she continues to advance the field through her consulting, research, and advocacy for sustainable practices.

Lisa Patel is the American Institute of Steel Construction’s director of certification. She manages the AISC Certification program and oversees the certification process, including the application and renewal processes. Additionally, she is responsible for participant education, including coordinating QualityCon at NASCC, which is where industry experts share the latest on the principles of quality management. Lisa has been with the Association since 2012. Prior to joining ASIC, she spent three years as a project engineer for Harbour Contractors, Inc. and another five years as an assistant project manager at Walsh Construction. Patel holds a Master of Architecture and Master of Science in civil engineering, architecture, and construction management, both from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Zane Keniston has over 30 years of experience in the steel industry, including steel forgings, and structural steel fabrication, and steel erection of steel buildings and bridges. He is a 24-year member of AWS and has maintained an AWS CWI certification for 23 consecutive years. Additionally, he has maintained an ASQ CQA certification for 16 consecutive years and holds an AMPP BCI Level 2 inspector certification. He previously served on the AISC 420-10 Complex Coating Task Group. He has performed nearly 1,500 certification assessments for the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and currently works as a QMC Staff Quality Specialist.

Larry is the owner of Kruth Engineering, LLC. He is a consultant on a broad range of consulting services for steel construction, including Steel Fabrication, Steel Erection, Safety, Quality, and Connection Design. Previously he was AISC Vice President of Engineering and Research. He has over forty years of structural engineering experience and is a Registered Professional Engineer in Michigan and Pennsylvania. He has served on the AISC Board of Directors and as the Chair of the AISC TC-12 Quality Control & Assurance Specification Committee. Member of the AISC Safety Committee, AISC Research Committee, AISC TC-6 Connection Design Specification Committee, AISC Full Specification Committee, and the Research Council on Structural Connections. Appointed to the MIOSHA Part 26, Structural Steel Erection Advisory Committee, and MIOSHA Part 10, Lifting & Digging Advisory Committee. He was named the 2011 Structural Engineer of the Year by the Structural Engineers Association of Michigan.

Christine Freisinger is an Associate Principal at Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. in the Chicago office where she has worked as a structural engineer since 2004, primarily focusing on the investigation, evaluation, and repair of existing structures. She is a voting member of the American Institute of Steel Construction Task Committee 7 - Evaluation and Repair and a voting member of the American Society of Civil Engineers ASCE 11-28 committee.

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Will Haworth is an Application Engineer at Sonatest, a top ultrasonic testing equipment manufacturer. With certifications as an AWS CWI and ASNT NDT Level III, he has played a key role in inspection projects across industries like aerospace, mining, and oil and gas. Will is dedicated to advancing ultrasonic testing and NDT, leveraging his diverse background in NDT and welding to provide innovative solutions for customers. His commitment to continuous improvement makes him a valuable asset in the field.

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Alan Dorsey is a seasoned NDT industry professional with over 40 years of experience. After starting as an NDT technician, he earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Lamar University. He later founded ScanTech Instruments, Inc., a company specializing in automated robotic NDT solutions for industries such as petrochemical, pipeline, and utilities. Alan continues to contribute to the field through his involvement in industry organizations like ASNT and NDTMA, while leading ScanTech in providing cutting-edge inspection technologies.

Matthew Taylor is the Chief Technology Officer at Deepwater Corrosion Services, Inc., where he has focused on offshore corrosion prevention and asset life extension since 2012. Under his leadership, the company has successfully extended the operational life of offshore assets globally. He recently served as a corrosion industry advisor for an offshore wind turbine foundation project led by Tufts University. Taylor holds a Ph.D. in Material Science from Penn State, along with advanced degrees in metallurgy and materials engineering.

James Gravley has 24 years of welding experience and 18 years of inspection experience. He has served in a number of positions in Pittsburgh, PA including Senior Steel Inspector at Bureau Veritas and at KTA Tator first as a Steel Inspector and currently as the inspection supervisor. His credentials and certifications include the AWS: Certified Welding Inspector with endorsements in D1.2 Structural Aluminum, D1.5 Bridge Welding, and D1.1 Structural Steel as well as the AWS Certified Welding Supervisor and Certified Radiographic Interpreter. He is an ICC Certified Structural Steel and Bolting Inspector and Structural Welding Inspector. He is a NACE CIP Level 2 Coating Inspector, a CWB Certified Welding Inspector, and is certified in ASNT Nondestructive testing.

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Josh Gray is a Technical Sales Representative at Elcometer of Houston. He is responsible for sales and technical support in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. He is the current Vice President of the Coating Society of the Houston Area having been involved with the organization since 2014. As a CIP level 1, having 10 years of experience in protective, industrial, and powder coating inspection, Josh strives to stay abreast of the most cutting-edge advances in coating and inspection. His continued commitment to the importance of having first-hand experience in the industry affords him a diverse perspective on which to draw from.

Jorge T. Reyna is a highly experienced professional in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), welding, and coatings inspection, holding multiple advanced certifications, including AMPP Master Coatings Inspector and ASNT Level III in various NDT methods. He is also an AWS Senior Certified Welding Inspector and has extensive expertise in coatings and concrete field testing. Jorge has managed inspection projects globally, with experience in countries like Mexico, Panama, Ecuador, and China, and is fluent in Norwegian and Italian. Since 2013, he has successfully operated his own company, JRSA Engineering, based in Monterrey, Mexico, handling complex inspection projects.

Michael Pardo is the Coatings, Insulation, and Fireproofing Subject Matter Expert (SME) at S&B Engineers and Constructors, with nearly 15 years of experience in the engineering, procurement, and construction industry. He holds a Bachelor's in Materials Engineering, a Master's in Construction Engineering, and an MBA, complemented by multiple certifications, including Protective Coatings Specialist, Coatings Inspector, and Fireproofing licenses from AMPP, with a Thermal Insulation Inspector license in progress. Michael serves on executive boards for the Houston Coating Society and the South West Insulation Contractors Association, as well as multiple committees through AMPP, where he is the SC-02 Vice Chair. Additionally, he leads the Coatings and Insulation Function Team for Process Industry Practices. A dedicated family man, Michael balances his professional achievements with coaching his children’s sports and enjoying outdoor activities like hunting and fishing.

Tony Serdenes is the Corrosion Protection Pursuits Leader at Greenman Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) with over 38 years of experience in the bridge coatings industry. He holds multiple certifications, including AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist and Senior Certified Coatings Inspector. Tony chairs AMPP's Technical Committee 04 Transportation and serves as Vice Chair of both the AMPP Certification Program Committee and AASHTO's Bridge Preservation Partnership Coatings Working Group. His contributions span leadership in technical committees and the development of industry standards for coatings and corrosion protection.

Andy Shingledecker is an accomplished Operations Manager at Team Inc. in Tulsa, OK, with extensive experience in the energy sector. He has successfully managed projects exceeding $20 million, developed quality-driven teams, and established strategic partnerships to drive technological advancements in the industry. Andy is a certified welding inspector and Level 2 coating inspector, reflecting his technical expertise in pipeline integrity management and quality assurance. With degrees in Business Administration from the University of Oklahoma and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wyoming, Andy combines technical knowledge with strong business acumen. He is skilled in contract negotiation, public speaking, and client relations, consistently delivering exceptional results. Known for his ethical leadership and commitment to mentoring, Andy continues to contribute significantly to the growth and improvement of the energy sector. .

Michael Turnbow has over 35 years’ experience in Nondestructive Testing. He retired from the Tennessee Valley Authority as General Manager of the Inspection and Testing Services group responsible for NDT, QC, calibration services, metallurgy, chemistry, and instrumentation engineering services for TVA’s power plant fleet. He is Past President and Chairman of the Board of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing. He served nine years as Chairman of the EPRI NDE Center Steering Committee, and over ten years as U.S. delegate to ISO for the development of international NDE standards. Mr. Turnbow is the current chairman of the ASME NDE personnel qualification and certification project (ANDE), current chairman of the ANDE Nuclear Specific Industry Sector Committee, and co-founder and Chief Technical Officer of OOGA Technologies, Inc.