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Five team members elevated to principal roles

CTEH has announced the promotion of five team members to principal roles within its toxicology and industrial hygiene divisions.

The company has named Chris Kuhlman, PhD, CIH, DABT, as principal toxicologist; Cole Ledbetter, CIH, CSP, as principal industrial hygienist; Tami McMullin, PhD, as principal toxicologist; Pablo Sanchez Soria, PhD, CIH, as principal toxicologist; and Shawn Wnek, PhD, CIH, DABT, as principal toxicologist.

Chase Selby, president of CTEH, said: “These appointments reflect the unparalleled dedication and expertise of our team members, as well as the significant value they bring to our clients and communities we serve.

“In their roles as principals, they will continue to guide our teams and provide innovative, data-driven solutions to the challenges our clients face.”

Leadership appointments across multiple locations

The newly promoted principals are based in different regions across the United States.

Chris Kuhlman, PhD, CIH, DABT, based in Little Rock, Arkansas, serves as director of CTEH’s emergency response sciences program.

He has expertise in occupational and environmental toxicology, industrial hygiene, and human health risk assessment.

Cole Ledbetter, CIH, CSP, also based in Little Rock, Arkansas, has more than 19 years of experience in industrial hygiene and serves as a director of industrial hygiene services.

Tami McMullin, PhD, based in Golden, Colorado, specializes in public health, regulatory toxicology, and risk assessment.

She also serves as director of applied public health.

Expertise in toxicology and industrial hygiene

Each of the promoted individuals brings extensive experience in their respective fields.

Pablo Sanchez Soria, PhD, CIH, based in Little Rock, Arkansas, has expertise in human and environmental toxicology, emergency response toxicology, and complex industrial hygiene challenges.

He also serves as a director of health sciences.

Shawn Wnek, PhD, CIH, DABT, based in Little Rock, Arkansas, has over 15 years of experience in risk assessment, chemical emergency response, and toxicology.

He also serves as a director of health sciences.

Recognition of contributions and future impact

CTEH leadership acknowledged the contributions of the promoted team members and their ongoing role in advancing the company’s mission.

Dr. Glenn Millner, co-founder and principal at CTEH, said: “Each of these individuals exemplifies the core values of CTEH: scientific excellence, integrity, and collaboration.

“I have the utmost confidence in each of these principals that they will carry on CTEH’s legacy.

“Their leadership will help propel our company forward as we continue to expand our impact worldwide.”

CTEH announces promotions in toxicology and industrial hygiene: Summary

CTEH has promoted five professionals to principal roles in its toxicology and industrial hygiene divisions.

Chris Kuhlman, PhD, CIH, DABT; Cole Ledbetter, CIH, CSP; Tami McMullin, PhD; Pablo Sanchez Soria, PhD, CIH; and Shawn Wnek, PhD, CIH, DABT, have taken on leadership positions within the organisation.

The appointments span multiple locations, with team members based in Arkansas and Colorado.

Their areas of expertise include occupational and environmental toxicology, industrial hygiene, public health, and risk assessment.

CTEH leadership stated that these promotions reflect the expertise and contributions of the individuals and their role in supporting the company’s scientific and health-related services.

Appointment of Natasha Bambridge as divisional director

Element Materials Technology has named Natasha Bambridge as Divisional Director of Certification & Technical within its Built Environment division.

This role includes overseeing BM TRADA product certification brands such as BMT QMark, Warringtonfire Certifire, Certisecure, and Firas.

According to Element Materials Technology, Bambridge will focus on certification activities, including global manufacturing site audits, verifying installation processes, and evaluating technical test evidence for construction products, with a specific focus on fire safety.

Focus on enhanced certification processes

Jason Dodds, Vice President of Built Environment at Element, highlighted Bambridge’s leadership and vision.

Dodds said: “Natasha brings exactly the kind of leadership and vision we need as we continue to evolve our product certification services.

!Her extensive experience in driving business transformation, combined with her focus on optimising the end-to-end customer journey, will be invaluable as we further strengthen our position as industry leaders, particularly as we launch our new Birchwood Park facility.”

The Birchwood Park facility in Warrington, set to open in January 2025, is a $30 million investment that will significantly expand Element’s fire resistance testing capacity.

Previous experience and contributions

Before joining Element, Bambridge held the position of Strategic Solutions Director at BSI’s Product Certification division.

Her work spanned global sustainability initiatives and multiple industry sectors, including construction, retail, and finance.

Bambridge’s previous achievements include transforming business units for growth while maintaining technical excellence.

Relocation to Birchwood Park and future goals

Currently based across Element’s High Wycombe and Warrington sites, Bambridge plans to relocate to the new 101,000 square foot Birchwood Park facility upon its completion.

Commenting on her appointment, Bambridge said: “The product certification industry is entering a transformative phase, particularly in digitisation and sustainability.

“With the opening of our new Birchwood Park laboratory, which triples our fire resistance testing capacity, we are perfectly positioned to lead these changes while continuing to ensure public safety through rigorous product certification processes.”

She added that Element’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability was a major factor in her decision to join.

Natasha Bambridge joins Element Materials Technology as divisional director for certification: Summary

Element Materials Technology has appointed Natasha Bambridge as Divisional Director of Certification & Technical in its Built Environment division.

She will oversee BM TRADA product certification brands and focus on certification processes, fire safety, and the evaluation of construction products.

The announcement comes ahead of the January 2025 opening of Element’s new Birchwood Park facility in Warrington.

Bambridge’s prior experience includes leading global sustainability initiatives and driving growth in her role at BSI.

She highlighted the transformative phase in certification, driven by digitisation and sustainability, as a key opportunity for Element.

The Birchwood Park facility will triple Element’s fire resistance testing capacity, underscoring its commitment to safety, diversity, and sustainability.

Appointment of new fire test manager at Promat

Promat has appointed Dan Gibson as the new Fire Test Manager for the UK market.

This move aligns with the company’s focus on maintaining high standards in fire testing classification and certification.

As reported by Promat, the introduction of the Building Safety Act has driven increased demand for clearer guidelines on the use of passive fire protection products.

Promat’s extensive testing database is already one of the largest in the industry, and Dan Gibson’s appointment aims to bolster this resource further.

Expanded role and responsibilities

In his new role, Dan Gibson will manage testing activities across Promat’s UK operations.

He will ensure the availability of fire test data for a broader range of applications, providing critical information to construction professionals.

Gibson will also support larger construction projects by demonstrating that Promat’s products meet the necessary safety and compliance standards.

His experience in fire testing will help to showcase Promat’s product capabilities in various construction environments.

Demand for certified fire safety standards

The increased focus on fire safety certification following the Building Safety Act has created a need for robust fire testing and certification.

Dan Gibson said: “Following the introduction of the Building Safety Act the demand for clear, demonstrated fire testing certification is stronger than ever.

“The commitment to standards at Promat is impressive and I look forward to working closely with the product development teams to fully demonstrate the capabilities of Promat’s products.”

Commitment to fire safety

Promat’s Technical Director, Nigel Morrey, commented on the importance of rigorous fire testing, stating: “Promat is committed to delivering tested systems that have the transparency, detail and level of performance needed to give architects, specifiers and contractors the confidence they need in a life-critical product.”

He added that Dan Gibson’s role will involve coordinating tests and liaising with both testing laboratories and certification bodies.

This will help ensure the highest standards of safety and performance across Promat’s product range.

Promat strengthens fire safety with new UK fire test manager: Summary

Promat has appointed Dan Gibson as the new fire test manager for the UK market.

His role will involve coordinating fire tests across the company and ensuring the availability of crucial testing data.

Gibson will also offer bespoke support for larger projects, assisting with compliance and safety certification.

The appointment comes in response to the increased demand for fire safety standards following the introduction of the Building Safety Act.

Technical Director Nigel Morrey emphasised the company’s commitment to maintaining transparency and high performance in fire protection systems through rigorous testing and certification.

New appointment to internal sales team at C-TEC

C-TEC has announced the appointment of Riah Winstanley to its Internal Sales Team.

As reported by C-TEC, Winstanley brings three years of experience from the company’s manufacturing facility, where she most recently held the position of Team Leader.

In her new role, she will focus on building new business relationships and enhancing customer support, reporting directly to UK Sales Manager, Brian Foster.

Riah Winstanley’s background and experience

Riah Winstanley has a History degree and has accumulated significant knowledge of C-TEC’s life-safety systems during her time in the manufacturing facility.

Winstanley expressed enthusiasm about her new role, saying: “I’m so excited to be joining the sales team and meeting our customers.

“I have learned so much working in manufacturing and am looking forward to utilising my understanding of our products and processes in my new role.”

Management’s response to the new appointment

Brian Foster, UK Sales Manager at C-TEC, praised Winstanley’s skills and personality, noting her strong product knowledge.

Foster said: “I am absolutely thrilled to welcome Riah to the team. She has excellent people skills, a bubbly personality and her product knowledge is phenomenal.

“Riah’s already made a huge impression in the manufacturing facility and I am confident she will excel in her new role.”

C-TEC’s product portfolio

C-TEC, a UK-based manufacturer of life-safety systems, has a broad range of products, including commercial and domestic fire alarm systems, call systems, disabled refuge systems, and hearing loops.

The company’s recent innovations include the CAST-PRO, a comprehensive fire solution, the BS 8629 compliant EVAC-ALERT, the Hush Pro domestic fire system, the proprietary CAST protocol fire system, and ENVISION, a cloud-based remote access and site management software package.

UK life-safety systems manufacturer C-TEC appoints Riah Winstanley to internal sales team: Summary

C-TEC has appointed Riah Winstanley to its Internal Sales Team, leveraging her three years of experience within the company’s manufacturing operations.

Winstanley will report to UK Sales Manager Brian Foster, focusing on developing business relationships and enhancing customer support.

Foster expressed confidence in her ability to excel in this role, citing her people skills and extensive product knowledge.

C-TEC, established in 1981, continues to expand its product offerings in the life-safety systems sector, both in the UK and internationally.