ventures internationally, and become a
powerful advocate for the NDT profes-
sion. Engelbart is enthusiastic about
continuing to contribute to ASNT’s future
success as one of its directors.
WADE JENSTEAD
Wade Jenstead began his career in 1992
after attending Hutchinson Technical
College (now Ridgewater College). The
associate of applied sciences program
provided him training in all NDT disci-
plines as well as welding and metallurgy.
Jenstead was an active member in the
Minnesota Student Section of ASNT.
During his early years in the industry, he
was also active with the ASNT sections
throughout the Southeast as a terri-
tory salesman. He was fortunate to be
mentored by several members during
those years.
Jenstead has spent the last 25+
years working with advanced NDT solu-
tions such as phased array ultrasonic
testing, full matrix capture/total focusing
method, eddy current array, digital radi-
ography, computed tomography, and
advanced remote visual inspection. He
has held sales leadership positions for
the last approximately 15 years with GE
Inspection Technologies (now Waygate
Technologies), Zetec, and Eddyfi
Technologies. He spent around 10 years
in global sales roles while working for
GE Inspection Technologies, where he
traveled internationally. He has worked to
provide NDT solutions in most industry
sectors including aviation/space, nuclear,
fossil and renewable power, transporta-
tion, oil and gas, and manufacturing.
As the current Vice President of Sales
(Americas) for Eddyfi Technologies,
Jenstead continues his passion of
helping to solve the industry’s toughest
challenges while striving for the best
customer experiences.
Jenstead’s interest in serving as a
director on ASNT’s board is for the
opportunity to give back to an organiza-
tion that has provided so much to him
and the industry as a whole. Jenstead
sees the NDT industry continuing to
expand and transform at the same
time as technologies are advancing.
This is concurrent with an aging work-
force, which will require fortification by
bringing in new/additional personnel
and members. He is looking forward to
collaborating with fellow ASNT members
to further the advancement of this
amazing industry, one that truly makes
the world a safer place.
JOHN (DERRICK)
MCCAIN
John (Derrick) McCain has been a
member of ASNT since 2002. He holds
numerous certifications, including ASNT
NDT Level III in MFL, MT, PT, RT, UT,
and VT, as well as GUL Level III, API 510,
API 570, API 653, and AWS CWI.
McCain holds a bachelor of science
degree in business administration and
management with a minor in economics
from California State University. His
professional experience spans five
years at TEAM Inc., where he has held
key leadership roles. Since 2020, he
has served as Vice President of Asset
Integrity and Inspection.
Within ASNT, McCain founded and
chaired the California Central Valley
Section in 2018, demonstrating his
leadership and commitment to the
Society. His involvement extends
beyond ASNT to active participation
in API, where he leads committees,
forums, and summits.
McCain is particularly inspired by the
six pillars of ASNT’s current Strategic
Plan, recognizing the need for focused
execution in these areas to meet industry
demands. In his term on the Board, he
hopes to focus on the importance of
educating the next generation of practi-
tioners, maintaining agility and relevance,
and achieving global leadership.
SCOPE
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SOCIETYNEWS
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MOMENTS
On 27 May 2024, at the opening ceremony
of the 20th World Conference on NDT in
Incheon, South Korea, the International
Committee for Non-Destructive Testing
(ICNDT) presented the Havercroft Award
to ASNT. ASNT CEO Neal J. Couture, CAE,
accepted the award on behalf of ASNT.
The Havercroft Award is a prestigious
recognition named in honor of Dr. Peter
Havercroft, a notable figure in the field of
nondestructive testing (NDT). The purpose
of the Havercroft Award is to acknowledge
significant contributions and outstanding
service to the global NDT community.
The award aims to honor individuals or
organizations who have made substantial
contributions to the advancement and
dissemination of NDT knowledge and
practices. The winners are chosen by
secret ballot by the members of the ICNDT
Advisory Committee (IAC), from nomina-
tions submitted by member societies.
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SOCIETY ELECTIONS
ASNT is a member-driven association, meaning that its members are responsible for
governing the organization. This involves making and enforcing decisions through
policy. Once a year, an election is held where members can vote for candidates
for the Board of Directors, who then oversee the association’s governance, leader-
ship, and strategic planning. Following are some frequently asked questions about
ASNT’s election process.
Q: How are candidates for the Board
of Directors selected?
A: ASNT revamped its selection
process three years ago
by creating a Leadership
Development Committee (LDC).
The LDC assesses the current
Board’s competencies, identifies
gaps, and publishes a call for
interest. The LDC also reaches out
to members with demonstrated
skills and leadership potential,
inviting them to apply.
Q: When is the call published?
A: The call for interest is posted
by 1 December each year.
Applicants are invited to answer
a few questions and share
their experience via an online
application, which is due by
1 January. The Committee
may also directly solicit interest
from qualified members. To
be considered as a candidate,
applicants must be members in
good standing, have the support
of their employer, sign a conflict-
of-interest disclosure, and agree to
fulfill the duties outlined in Policy
J-03, “ASNT Board of Directors
Job Description,” available on
asnt.org.
Q: What criteria are used to select
Board candidates?
A: The LDC conducts a gap analysis
to determine the knowledge, skills,
and abilities needed on the Board.
They focus on competencies
required to lead ASNT toward its
strategic goals. Competencies such
as financial acumen are always
needed, regardless of specific
objectives.
Q: How does the nomination process
work?
A: The LDC reviews candidate
applications based on criteria
designed to fill competency gaps,
and subsequently recommends
at least four candidates to the
current ASNT Board of Directors
by 31 January. The Board reviews
these recommendations, formally
completes the nomination process,
and places the nominees on a
ballot for members.
Q: How often are elections held?
A: Per Policy G-01, “Nominations,
Appointments, and Elections,”
elections are held every year for
the ASNT Board of Directors.
Elections are held online from
15 March to 15 April. Four
directors are elected by the
members to serve three-year
terms.
Q: What if there are still competency
gaps after the election?
A: If there are still gaps after the
nomination and election process,
the Board is authorized to appoint
one Director each year to address
these needs. This is a recent
addition to the governance system
and was used for the first time in
2024.
Q: Are write-in candidates allowed?
A: Per ASNT policy, write-in
candidates are not allowed.
Q: How are officers of the Society
selected?
A: The Board of Directors is
responsible for electing the
Vice President. The positions of
President, Chair of the Board, and
Immediate Past Chair of the Board
are filled through a succession
process. Officer terms are for one
year.
Q: How can members get involved in
ASNT’s governance?
A: Members interested in leading
ASNT are encouraged to get
involved at various levels,
including sections, committees,
councils, and working groups.
Volunteering in these areas allows
members to learn about ASNT
and demonstrate their skills.
Opportunities can be found on
the Volunteer Portal on ASNT’s
website at volunteer.asnt.org.
Q: How can I learn more about ASNT
elections?
A: To learn more about ASNT’s
election process, please refer
to Policy G-01, “Nominations,
Appointments, and Elections,”
available at asnt.org.
Q&A
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SCOPE
Q&A is a column intended to answer questions
about ASNT’s programs, publications, events,
certification, and other happenings.
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