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MCLinc's technical staff includes thirteen degreed
professionals, three Ph.D.’s, with experience in
chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials
science. The laboratory's technical team has a
total of over 250 years of combined industrial
experience. Eight employees have either L or Q DOE
security clearance. Four employees have DOD secret
clearances.
Barry A. Stephenson (President and
Chief Executive Officer)
Mr. Stephenson is president and chief executive
officer of MCLinc. He is a chemist with over 32
years of experience, including 25 years in senior
management positions in environmental analytical
laboratories. His experience includes all aspects
of laboratory operations, administration, project
management, program development, and business
development. Mr. Stephenson has extensive
experience in building and start-up of fixed
based, mobile and on-site laboratories and
management of field analytical and sampling
services. Mr. Stephenson received a B.S. in
chemistry from the University of Tennessee and a
M.S. in science education from the University of
Tennessee.
William D. Bostick (Chairman of the Board and
Technical Director)
Dr. Bostick is the technical director for MCLinc.
He received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt
University (chemistry) and a Ph.D. degree from the
University of Georgia (analytical chemistry). He
has over 28 years of experience in technical areas
that include instrumentation development,
separation science, spectroscopy, bioanalytical
chemistry, hazardous and radiological waste
treatment and waste stabilization, thermal
treatment technologies, and regulatory and
compliance issues. In 1990, he received a Martin
Marietta technical achievement award for
"outstanding insight and initiative in individual
and leadership contributions in the waste
management program," and in 1991, staff members
received an R&D100 award for development of a
process to recycle electrode-less nickel plating
baths. Dr. Bostick has authored or co-authored
over 130 publications and formal technical
reports, and has three U.S. patents and five
government-owned patent applications. He is a
recognized expert in uranium chemistry, in-situ
stabilization, and nuclear waste treatment.
Current professional affiliations include American
Chemical Society, American Institute of Chemical
Engineers, Air & Waste Management Association, and
Sigma Xi.
Jack
R. Hall (Chief Operating Officer and Quality
Assurance Manager)
Mr. Hall is a
professional chemist with 42 years of experience
in all areas associated with the collection,
chemical analysis, and data interpretation of
environmental samples. He received a B.S. degree
in chemistry from Pennsylvania State University.
His experience includes the design of mobile
laboratories, personnel management, project
management, laboratory management and coordinating
the analytical analyses and monitoring needs for
the startup of waste treatment and chemical pilot
plants. He has significant expertise with ASTM
standards. His project experience includes method
development for organic pollutants, compliance
testing for specific U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), Contract Laboratory Program (CLP)
organics and inorganic contracts, determination of
dioxins/furans by low/high resolution gas
chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS), testing
of emissions from waste treatment and
manufacturing processes, analysis of hazardous
pollutants in waste materials and environmental
media. Experience includes testing of specific
emissions from incinerator trial burns for a
variety of wastes and developing and implementing
the associated QA programs. Knowledgeable in
Clean Water Act, CERCLA, and Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act (RCRA) methods and analyses,
selection and implementation of laboratory
information management systems, and the
development / implementation of QA programs. Mr.
Hall was most recently responsible for Quanterra’s
corporate quality assurance group charged with
total quality oversight and maintaining quality
leadership of the Quanterra network of 12
laboratories. Mr. Hall was responsible for the
annual internal audit of the 12 laboratories and
other outside laboratories used by the parent
company, IT Corporation. He is knowledgeable in
the implementation of EPA, DOD, DOE, NELAC, and
ISO 17025 quality assurance programs.
Robert J. Stevenson (Manager, Microscopy and
Asbestos Laboratory)
Dr. Stevenson
is a senior project manager and is nationally
known for his work in the fields of microscopy.
Dr. Stevenson
has a B.S. in geology from the University of
Wisconsin-Oshkosh, a M.S. in geology from the
University of Minnesota-Duluth, and a Ph.D. in
geology from the University of Minnesota. His
former affiliations include principle instructor
of electron microscopy courses at McCrone Research
Institute, manager of the Natural Materials
Analytical Laboratory of the University of North
Dakota, and microparticulate analyst for the
Minnesota Department of Health. Dr. Stevenson has
technical expertise in materials characterization
and analysis using scanning electron microscopy,
transmission electron microscopy, optical
microscopy, x-ray diffraction, and x-ray
fluorescence. He has over 50 technical reports,
publications, and presentations in these areas.
Currently, he is affiliated with ASTM Committee
D22.07.
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Jack Collins
Mr. Collins retired from ORNL with 43 years service.
He was a senior research and development staff chemist
in the Process Chemistry Group of the Nuclear Science
and Technology Division at ORNL. He obtained a B.S.
in Chemistry from the University of Tennessee
(Knoxville) in 1963.
His career covered a broad spectrum of topics at ORNL:
1) fission product release testing of LWR1,
MHTGR, and NPR fuels, 2) identification and chemical
behavior of released fission products, 3) source-term
modeling, 4) fast breeder reactor fuel development,
fabrication, and characterization of the Pu/U fuel
prepared as microspheres by the internal gelation
process, 5) determining ideal process parameters for
making Advanced Gas‑Cooled Reactor fuel kernels by the
internal gelatin process, 6) development, production,
and characterization of inorganic ion exchangers as
microspheres for removing radioactive cations and
anions from liquid waste streams and process
effluents, 7) sludge and supernatant treatment studies
of DOE tank waste, 8) large-scale uranium leaching
studies of different Y‑12 waste types, 9) actinide
chemistry, 10) demonstrations and verification of
several chemical processes, 11) glove box and hot cell
operations, and 12) isotopes separations and recovery
chemistry.
Larry
A. Harris
Mr. Harris has an extensive background in geology,
x-ray diffraction, and x-ray photoelectron
spectroscopy. He has applied these technologies to
the identification of metal complexes related to
environmental remediation studies as well as
industrial and chemical process investigations. He is
widely recognized for his work on x-ray photoelectron
spectroscopy and its application to metals speciation
and is nationally known for his work in the fields of
crystal structure analysis and crystal synthesis,
phase equilibria studies, and electron microscopy of
coals. He authored a section on Near Infrared
Microscopy for the “Encyclopedia of Microscopy” and
developed a x-ray fluorescence process for the
detection of trace elements. Mr Harris has a B.A. and
M.S. in geochemistry and has over 42 years of applied
and basic research and development experience.
Robert
J. Jarabek
Mr. Jarabek has two associate degrees in science from
Roane State Community College. Mr. Jarabek has a broad
background which includes metallurgy, wet chemistry,
analytical instrumentation, radiological measurements,
asbestos analysis and counting, high vacuum systems,
and laboratory safety. He developed a modified
Davies-Gray titration which is currently offered by
MCLinc for uranium 4+ and 6+ speciation. Mr. Jarabek
currently serves as MCLinc’s chemical hygiene
officer.
Earl
B. Munday
Mr. Munday has over 25 years of technical experience
and has a M.S. in chemical engineering from Clemson
University and a B.S. in physics from Clemson
University. Mr. Munday’s experience includes planning
and conducting pilot plant evaluations from the
laboratory phase to field demonstration. He has
developed decontamination methods for radioactive
materials and has designed systems for use with highly
toxic, corrosive, and potentially explosive
chemicals. Mr. Munday has received several awards for
his accomplishments including the MMES technical
achievement team award for the Gas Phase
Decontamination Project Team and an award for a
government-owned invention entitled, "Decontamination
Process." He has extensive experience in project
management and technical expertise in the sampling of
hazardous gasses. Mr. Munday currently serves as
MCLInc’s security officer.
Arvid Pasto
Dr.
Arvid Pasto, former Director of the Oak Ridge National
Laboratory (ORNL) High Temperature Materials
Laboratory (HTML), has joined the MCLinc staff as a
Senior Analytical Consultant. Dr. Pasto retired from
ORNL this year after thirty-five years of national
laboratory and industrial experience in conducting,
managing and directing advanced materials research.
His ceramic materials expertise is in development of
the processing-microstructure-properties correlation.
Previously, as Manager of GTE Laboratories’ Heat
Engine Structural Ceramics Department, Dr. Pasto
conducted and managed programs to develop silicon
nitride ceramics for turbine and diesel engine use, as
well as military applications. Most recently, as
Director of the HTML, he was responsible for directing
industry-laboratory research and providing world-class
material user facilities for use by researchers from
industry, academia, and federal laboratories. Dr.
Pasto has been a member of the American Ceramic
Society for over forty years, and is a Fellow of that
organization.
Allan D. Peery
Mr. Peery has a B.S in environmental and aquaculture
technology from Florida Institute of Technology. He
is a specialist in the field of hazardous waste
sampling and analytical technologies & procedures. He
has over 21 years experience in on-site and fix base
laboratory analytical techniques including design and
implementation of complex sampling and analysis
programs. He has a working knowledge of the
analytical methods and quality assurance programs of
USAEC (USATHAMD), USEPA, and USACE. His experience
includes gas and liquid chromatography, ion
chromatography, inductively coupled plasma (ICP),
x-ray fluorescence field methods, and implementation
of mobile laboratories. His specialties include a
working knowledge of the effect analytical QA/QC
programs on data interpretation. He also has
extensive experience analyzing complex materials for
non-conventional analytical parameters. Mr. Peery is
an experienced project manager and technical trainer.
Misti
D. Reagan
Ms.
Reagan has a B.S. in chemistry from Maryville
College. Her expertise includes sample preparation
for environmental and radioactive samples. Ms.
Reagan’s experience includes technical/chemical work
at BWXT/Y-12 and research and development at James
Madison University and Maryville College. She
currently conducts environmental, asbestos, and
radioactive sample preparation at MCLinc.
Michele W. Sanders
Ms.
Sanders has a B.S. in chemistry from Nicholls State
University.
Her expertise consists of a broad blend of analytical
testing, laboratory management, catalyst development,
and air pollution abatement and testing.
Her background includes 10 years in petroleum product,
pharmaceutical and water quality analyses, and 10
years in catalyst research and development for
pollution control and consumer products. Ms. Sanders
has multiple publications and seven patents in the
area of environmental pollution control. She is also
trained in statistical analysis which is instrumental
for industrial forensics and
analytical technologies and procedures.
Ms. Sanders joined MCLinc as a senior chemist and
currently conducts environmental analyses
including PCB’s, metals, and manages special projects.
James L. Shoemaker
Mr. Shoemaker has a B.S. in chemistry and mathematics
from Austin Peay State University. Mr. Shoemaker is a
technical advisor and process specialist. He has
thorough knowledge of gaseous diffusion plant
operations, systems, processes, and facilities at ETTP.
Mr. Shoemaker is a chemist with experience in process
material development, wet chemistry, waste treatment
technologies, and treatability studies.
William A. Slover
Mr. Slover has over 22 years experience in
non-destructive testing in the nuclear industry. His
experience includes radiography, product certification
& inspection, waste certification, hazardous material
control, and safety and health. At MCLinc he serves
as environmental, safety, and health coordinator where
his duties are to ensure safety and health of all
employees.
Gregory J. Wagner
Dr.
Wagner is a senior chemist and analytical program
manager and has over 10 years experience in laboratory
and project management. His expertise consists of a
broad blend of catalyst engineering and testing,
analytical chemistry and instrumentation, chemical
engineering, laboratory management, and air pollution
abatement and testing. His experience also includes
electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, fluorescence,
and photoelectron spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy,
and chromatography. He has directed
laboratory-to-bench-to-pilot scale studies in support
of technology development and has four U.S patents on
pollution abatement processes currently installed on
natural gas fired power generating turbines. He
previously served as vice president of research and
development and senior scientist at both Advanced
Catalyst Systems and EmeraChem. Dr. Wagner received
his B.S. in chemistry from the University of South
Florida in 1992 and a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry
from the University of Tennessee in 1996.
Administrative Staff
Debbie R. Ingram
(Manager, Administrative Services and Corporate
Secretary/Treasurer)
Ms. Ingram is manager of administrative services and
MClinc’s corporate secretary/treasurer. Ms. Ingram
joined the staff of MCLinc in 1999 with a broad
background in business. Ms. Ingram assists the
president and chief operating officer and directs the
administrative support group for MCLinc.
Gina Bell
Ms. Bell is an administrative professional with more
than 20 years experience in the corporate
environment. She received a bachelor’s degree in
business administration in 1996. Ms. Bell is
responsible for sample management and client reports
publication.
Tabitha Ledford
Ms. Ledford is an administrative
professional and has an associates degree from
Roane State Community College in office
administration. She is currently pursuing her
bachelor’s degree in organizational management. Ms.
Ledford provides administrative support to the
technical team and is responsible for administration
of controlled documents and training.
