BS Metallurgical Engineering, Michigan Technological UniversityASQ CQE Certified Quality EngineerASQ CQA Certified Quality AuditorASQ CMQ/OE Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational ExcellenceASQ CQIA Certified Quality Improvement AssociateASTM Committee B05 on Copper And Copper Alloys: Past Chair of Committee (6 yrs), past First Vice-Chair (6 yrs), past Chair Subcommittee B05.91 on Editorial (14 yrs.), past Chair Subcommittee B05.94 Strategic Planning (6 yrs)Current Chair Subcommittee B05.02 on Rod, Bar, Wire, Shapes, and Forgings 2014-presentCurrent Chair, ASTM Committee B05.92 Awards 2024-presentASTM Committee A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys: Past User Vice Chair (6yrs), Past General Interest Vice Chair (6 yrs) Current Chair Subcommittee A01.93 Awards 2006-2011 and 2019-presentASTM Committee B02 on Nonferrous Metals and Alloys:Past Chair of Committee (6 yrs), Past Vice Chair (6 yrs), Member-At-Large (6 yrs), Past Chair Subcommittee B02.05 on Precious Metals and Electrical Contact Materials (7 yrs)Current Chair Subcommittee B02.93 Awards 2016-presentPast director ASTM International Board (3-year elected term) as DirectorPast member, ASTM Committee on Standards (3 year term) Honors and Awards:ASTM Award of Merit recipient, and honorary title of Fellow of ASTM ASTM B05 Committee Award of AppreciationASTM Committee on Standards Service AwardASTM Board of Directors Service AwardASTM A01 Committee Award of AppreciationASTM B02 Committee Award of AppreciationASTM B05 Committee Copper Club AwardASTM B02 Committee Gary M. Kralik Distinguished Service AwardASTM B05 Committee Arthur Cohen Distinguished Service AwardASTM Society Award of Appreciation for service as Chair of B05 Main CommitteeASTM Society Award of Appreciation for service as Chair of B02 Main Committee IHM Church Indianapolis - Parish Council Member, president 2006BSA Eagle to Eagle Award - Crossroads of America CouncilBSA - District Award of Merit - Crossroads of America CouncilBSA - District Cubmaster of the Year - Crossroads of America CouncilSt. Richard's Episcopal School Burns Award (Presented to one Parent per year by vote for Outstanding Service to the School)Youth: Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, Vigil Honor Member, Order of the Arrow, Ad Altare Dei and Pius XII religious emblems