Dr. Jack Tuschall, Environmental Health & Safety Officer
Dr. Tuschall earned his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Environmental Engineering Science at the University of Florida. He has been a General Manager for TestAmerica and predecessor companies for the past 9 years. Dr. Tuschall has extensive experience in managing full-service analytical laboratories; analytical methods development; design, implementation, and management of environmental monitoring programs; trace organic, inorganic, and mixed-waste analyses; design and implementation of quality assurance programs; and production and use of analytical reference standards. His diverse experience in the environmental analytical chemistry field provides the foundation for successfully leading the Mobile, Nashville, Orlando, Pensacola, Tallahassee and Tampa laboratories. In addition to his General Management responsibilities, Dr. Tuschall is the Director of Best Practices, Environmental Health and Safety Director and is responsible for fostering Continuous Improvement through the development and implementation of best practices across the company's laboratories.
Dr. Richard Burrows, Corporate Director of Technical Services
Dr. Burrows is the Technical Director for TestAmerica's network of laboratories in the United States. His duties include implementing new technology, improving existing methods and leading technical groups within TestAmerica. Dr. Burrows has over 25 years of experience in analytical chemistry working in both academic and commercial laboratories of which 18 years have been in the environmental laboratory field. He has been actively involved with environmental methods and techniques through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL). His method development work has involved bringing new perspectives to method detection limits, calibration, quality assurance and quality control and method development. Dr. Burrows is currently a member of the Environmental Laboratory Advisory Board and is twice a recipient of the ACIL Preston Millar Award. Dr. Burrows received his B.S. in Chemistry and Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Bristol in England.
Bosco Ramirez, Corporate Operations Director
Mr. Ramirez has operational responsibilities that include defining standard operational policies, development and provision of training, as well as operational tools and process development. He also is responsible for the temporary take over and management of individual laboratory operations during periods of transition. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Ramirez works closely with the General Manager team to address operational needs throughout the TestAmerica network of laboratories. Mr. Ramirez holds a Masters Degree in Analytical Chemistry and brings over 20 years of experience in the environmental laboratory field where he has held positions as Lab Director, Technical Director, Quality Assurance Director and Client Services Manager.
Ray Frederici, Corporate Director of Quality & Client Advocacy
Mr. Frederici is highly experienced with 28 years in the environmental testing industry and extensive leadership & management expertise. He possesses excellent abilities for financial management, strategic planning, performance monitoring, policy development and enforcement. As a strong and decisive decision-maker, he takes personal responsibility to spread customer service awareness and lead organizational improvements and solve problems. Through concise communication, presentation, technical writing and technology/computer expertise, he is an organizational change agent.
