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February 5-7, 2025 | St. Louis, Missouri
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Conference Chairs
Conference Chairs
Connect with Industry Leaders at the Inspection Expo & Conference
We are proud to introduce the Chairs of the 2025 Inspection Expo & Conference, industry leaders in inspection and quality assurance. With years of experience and a wealth of industry knowledge, they will guide insightful discussions and sessions designed to transform how you approach inspection and quality standards.
IEC CHAIR
John Pariseau, ASNT Level III
Executive Director, Co-founder National Inspection Academy
John Pariseau is the Executive Director and Co-founder of the National Inspection Academy, a non-profit focused on training in nondestructive testing (NDT). With over 25 years of experience in welding, NDT, and inspection across industries such as bridges, pressure vessels, and military projects, he has become a recognized expert in his field.
John holds numerous certifications, including ASNT Level III in various NDT methods, AWS Senior Certified Welding Inspector, and AMPP Senior Certified Coating Inspector. His inspection work has included high-profile projects like the TCF Bank Stadium and the U.S. Consulate in China.
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and graduate of the College of Oceaneering, John actively participates in key industry committees, including the American Society for Nondestructive Testing’s Standards Development Council, the SNT-TC-1a and CP-189 subcommittees and Technical and Education Council. The American Welding Society’s Qualification/Certification Committee, the B1 Methods of Inspection Committee, and Chairs the AWS Ethics and Certified Radiographic Interpreter subcommittees. His leadership and expertise continue to drive advancements in inspection standards and education.
AWS CHAIR
William F. Newell, Jr. PE, PEng, IWE
Vice President, Euroweld, Ltd.
William Newell, Jr. is involved in welding engineering applications and consulting for nearly 50 years, both domestically and internationally. Graduated from The Ohio State University in Welding Engineering and holds an International Welding Engineer diploma.
A Professional Engineer in Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas plus Alberta, Canada. AWS Life Member & Counselor. Former Chair of AWS D10, Piping and Tubing; Member of D10C, Post Weld Heat Treat, Chair of AWS Conference Committee; Vice Chair AWS Technical Activities Committee; AWS Director at Large (2023) and Member on ISO/TC 44. Member on ASME Section IX – Welding and Brazing Qualifications, Former Chair of ASME SCII/IX Subgroup on Strength of Weldments, and member ASME SCII Working Group on Creep Strength-Enhanced Ferritic Steels.
President of W.F. Newell & Associates, Inc., a firm that specializes in welding codes, application and processes; plus Co-Founder/Vice President – Engineering of Euroweld, Ltd. providing a variety of specialty welding consumables, training and consulting.
AISC CHAIR
Todd Alwood
Director of Membership and Certification, AISC
Todd Alwood is the Director of Membership Certification with AISC and oversees program activities for each department. He promotes AISC Certification to the construction industry and helps educate engineers, architects, and owners to its benefits. Todd has been with the Association for over 20 years, and before joining AISC, Todd was a consulting engineer.
NDTMA CHAIR
Marybeth Miceli, C.Eng.
Executive Director, NDTMA
Marybeth Miceli is the Executive Director of the Nondestructive Testing Management Association (NDTMA). She is also the President and founder of Miceli Infrastructure Consulting, a company she founded in 2010 to help owners and emerging Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) and Nondestructive Testing (NDT) technology providers work together to solve some of the biggest challenges in civil infrastructure.
Ms. Miceli is additionally the Co-Founder of the We-NDT Marketing Network, a business & marketing consulting firm that specializes in the NDT space and which also publishes NDTnow.com.
AMPP CHAIR
Alina Blanco
Exhibits Specialist, AMPP
Alina Blanco joined AMPP in 2021 as a specialist bringing 11+ years of experience in establishing conferences & coordinating events. Her event management has led to an in-depth understanding of the complexities involved in developing and executing a successful conference.
Alina has planned conferences for other associations including the American Welding Society and enjoys interacting with the members.