The US
Department of
Commerce’s
National Institute
of Standards
and Technology
(NIST) has named
Kathryn L. Beers as the new director
of the agency’s Material Measurement
Laboratory (MML).
MML, one of NIST’s six research labo-
ratories, conducts measurement science
research in the chemical, biological,
and material sciences and contributes
technical expertise to the development
of standards. MML has more than 850
staff members and visiting scientists
performing fundamental and applied
research to advance measurement
science in ways that promote innovation,
protect health and safety, and improve
quality of life.
A polymer chemist by training, Beers
joined NIST as a National Academies/
National Research Council (NRC) postdoc
in 2000 after earning a PhD from
Carnegie Mellon University. She later
served as director of the Combinatorial
Methods Center in the Polymers Division
and led the Renewable Polymers
Project in the Polymers Division and the
Polymers and Complex Fluids Group in
the Materials Science and Engineering
Division.
Beers also served as deputy division
chief of the Polymers Division at NIST
and as the assistant director for physical
sciences and engineering in the White
House Office of Science and Technology
Policy. In 2020, she became manager of
the Circular Economy Program, which
focuses on standards and technologies
needed to support a more sustainable
economy.
The British
Institute of
Non-Destructive
Testing (BINDT)
has announced
the appoint-
ment of Corinne
Mackle to Deputy CEO, alongside
her current responsibilities as Head of
Publishing, Media, and Marketing and
Editor of the Institute’s publications. In her
new role, Mackle will deputize for CEO
David Gilbert both internally and exter-
nally as appropriate.
Mackle has been a member of the
Institute’s senior management team since
2012 and regularly attends meetings of
the Institute’s key committees and working
groups, including Council, to assist and
inform as the committees develop, refine,
and implement their strategic objec-
tives. She joined the Institute’s publishing
department in 2005 and has been instru-
mental in the continual development and
improvement of all publications, commu-
nications, and promotional activities. She
has served as editor of the Institute’s publi-
cations, including its journal, Insight, and
NDT News, since January 2018.
NDT Global
introduced Aly
M. Marson as
the latest addi-
tion to their team
of commercial
account execu-
tives in the US region. With over seven
years of experience at NDT Global,
Marson brings a wealth of knowledge to
the industry and a passion for educating
companies on ultrasonic inline inspections.
Ahmed Al-Dadah has departed his posi-
tion as Senior Vice President of Integrated
Solutions at KBR Inc. after six years with
the company. “At Integrated Solutions,
we grew our team to over 7000 strong
across the globe over the past few years,”
Al-Dadah said, “and through imple-
menting the Reimagine KBR strategy,
together we delivered outstanding
results through the team’s exceptional
performance and dedication.”
APPOINTMENTS
Barry
Schieferstein,
CAE, CMP,
DES, has been
promoted to
Chief Operating
Officer (COO) of
ASNT. Schieferstein joined ASNT in 2018
and served over six years as Director of
Events, playing a key role in planning and
executing significant events that boosted
the organization’s industry presence.
As COO, he will oversee and optimize
daily operations and revenue-generating
activities, excluding ASNT’s subsidiary
companies.
Before joining ASNT, Schieferstein
spent most of his adult life in retail sales
management. In 2013, he transitioned
to conference planning, discovering a
passion for orchestrating large-scale
events. His career in conference plan-
ning included positions with the Ohio
Department of Higher Education and
The Ohio State University, providing valu-
able experience and a solid foundation
for his role at ASNT. He is a Certified
Association Executive (CAE), Certified
Meeting Professional (CMP) by the Events
Industry Council, and certified Digital
Event Strategist (DES) by the Professional
Convention Management Association
(PCMA).
Nealy Wheat,
CAE, SPHR, took
on the role of
Chief Financial
and Administrative
Officer (CFAO)
at ASNT starting
this month. In this expanded position,
she is responsible for providing strategic
financial guidance, ensuring robust finan-
cial management, and overseeing the
administrative operations of ASNT and
its subsidiaries. Her oversight extends to
finance, human resources, marketing and
communications, business development,
and information technology functions.
Wheat joined the ASNT team in
January 2024, bringing over 20 years of
experience in association management
across a variety of sectors including
statewide trade and professional
organizations, international charities,
and chambers of commerce. She is a
Certified Association Executive (CAE)
and Senior Professional in Human
Resources (SPHR).
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Dalton Vidosh
was promoted
to Director
of Finance at
ASNT begin-
ning this month.
Vidosh joined
ASNT in 2018 as an Accountant, then
in 2022 transitioned into the role of
Senior Accountant, where he excelled
in managing complex financial tasks. He
was promoted to Accounting Manager
in 2023, where he played a pivotal role
in streamlining financial processes and
fostering team cohesion. Reporting
to the CFAO, Vidosh will collaborate
on strategic financial planning and
budgeting and oversee monthly finan-
cials, the annual financial audit, and tax
preparation.
Debbie Segor,
CAE, has been
promoted to
Director of
Marketing and
Communication
at ASNT. Prior to
this role, she worked as the Marketing
and Communication Manager respon-
sible for developing and executing email
marketing strategies to drive engage-
ment, conversions, and brand loyalty.
In her new role, Segor will oversee the
creation and implementation of strategic
marketing initiatives, manage the organi-
zation’s brand and messaging, and lead
the marketing team in driving engage-
ment and growth. She has worked at
ASNT for nearly nine years, spending her
first five years in the membership and
engagement department.
Garra Liming has
stepped into the
role of Director of
Public Relations
and Government
Affairs for ASNT.
Liming has
been a dedicated ASNT staff member
for 17 years, serving as the Director of
Marketing and Communications for the
past decade. In this new position, she will
oversee the society’s advocacy and legis-
lative affairs agenda. Reporting directly
to the CEO, she will be instrumental in
shaping and executing ASNT’s public
relations strategies, managing govern-
ment relations activities, and advocating
for the organization’s mission and inter-
ests to external stakeholders, including
policymakers, government agencies,
the media, and ASNT volunteers and
members.
New Associate
Editor Stefanie
Laufersweiler
joined the ASNT
publishing depart-
ment in May.
As part of the
publishing team, her focus will largely
be on contributing to ASNT’s journals,
Materials Evaluation and Research in
Nondestructive Evaluation. Laufersweiler
brings years of publishing experience
to her role at ASNT. She began her
career at Columbus Monthly magazine
in Columbus, Ohio, before transitioning
to F+W Media, a global publisher of fine
art, craft, and sewing books. There, she
advanced to the role of Senior Editor.
After leaving F+W Media, she focused
on her family and pursued a freelance
writing and editing career. Laufersweiler
lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her
husband, Matt, and their four children,
and she still enjoys writing about artists
when she has time.
Paul Lang has taken on the role of Chief
Global Strategy Officer in addition to his
continuing roles as Executive Director
of ASNT Certification Services LLC and
Director of Global Certification and
Accreditation for ASNT.
Kelly Florian was promoted from Digital
Marketing Specialist at ASNT to Digital
Marketing Manager effective 1 July 2024.
Jesus “Jesse” Hernandez was recently
named Facility Manager of the ASNT
Houston facility, after serving as its Lead
NDT Technician since January 2023.
RECOGNITIONS
The International Committee for
Non-Destructive Testing (ICNDT)
recognized several members of ASNT
for making major contributions in the
field of NDT. The following awards were
presented by ICNDT on 27 May 2024 at
the opening ceremony of the 20th World
Conference on Non-Destructive Testing
(WCNDT) in Incheon, Korea:
Ñ Pawlowski Award, for the promo-
tion of NDT internationally: David
Gilbert
Ñ Roentgen Award, for NDT science and
technology: Shant Kenderian, PhD
Ñ Sokolov Award, for NDT research:
Roman Maev, PhD
In addition, the Committee recognized
Misty Haith, PhD, and Hojeon Seo,
PhD, with the Young Achiever Award, for
achievement of young people in NDT.
RETIREMENT
Aqueos, who
specializes in
marine construc-
tion, commercial
diving, vessel
contracting, and
ROV (remotely
operated vehicle) services, announced
the retirement of Travis Detke, effective
31 May 2024. Detke worked for Aqueos
the past 12 years, serving as its VP of
Operations for 10.5 years and as VP of
Sales for the remaining 1.5 years. He
is retiring with over 50 years of oilfield
experience, including 47 in the offshore
diving industry. Detke, known for his
focus on safety and his support of the
diving industry, began his offshore career
with Subsea International in the North
Sea, came ashore with Subsea in various
positions, and subsequently worked with
Global Industries, TransCoastal Marine,
Aquatica/Cal Dive International, and
Aqueos.
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