ASNT Foundation Announces the Appointment of Four New Trustees to ASNT Foundation Board of Trustees

(Columbus, OH) The ASNT Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of four experienced professionals to its Board of Trustees. Effective this month these trustees began to serve and bring a wealth of information and expertise to the Foundation. The existing trustees will continue to serve alongside the new appointees for a total of fourteen Board of Trustees.  

Timothy Bieri is the Vice President of Corrosion Engineering at bp, with over 25 years of experience in mechanical engineering and integrity management. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Franklin University in Ohio and a master’s degree from the University of Alaska. Bieri is a registered Professional Engineer and a certified AMPP Internal Corrosion Specialist. 

Matt Gormley is the Director of Global Sales for Pinnacle X-Ray Solutions LLC. He has 17 years of experience at Pratt & Whitney and holds a bachelor’s degree from Kettering University and two master’s degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Gormley is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and serves on the ASNT Workforce Development Working Group. 

Eric Lindgren is the NDE Technology Lead at the Air Force Research Laboratory. With over 30 years in NDE research and development, he holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. Lindgren is a Fellow of both the Air Force Research Laboratory and ASNT. 

Karen Smith is the President of the Industrial Division at Evident Scientific. She has extensive experience in ultrasound instrumentation and test and measurement technology. Smith holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Union College and an MBA from Clark University. 

"The ASNT Foundation is thrilled to welcome these four outstanding individuals to our Board of Trustees," said Heather Cowles, Executive Director of the ASNT Foundation. "Their combined expertise and dedication to the field of nondestructive testing will be invaluable as we continue to advance our mission and impact." 

John Iman, President of the ASNT Foundation, added, "The diverse backgrounds and experiences of our new trustees will bring fresh perspectives and strengthen our ability to support the NDT community. We look forward to their contributions and leadership in the coming year." 

About the ASNT Foundation   

Established in 2022, the ASNT Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing. As a not-for-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization, we rely on the generosity of our industry partners and individuals who understand the importance of nondestructive testing (NDT) and its role in creating a safer world, to support current and future generations of NDT programs through scholarships, grants, research, and workforce development.  

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