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- Executive Bio -
THOMAS J. SLIVA
Vice President / Technical Director
Educational Background
- A.A.S. - Westchester Community
College
Chemistry (1966)
- B.S. - University of North
Dakota
Chemistry (1969)
- Graduate courses at the University of Utah
(1973)
Professional Experience
1973 – Present DL/Calcoast Laboratories
Technical Director, Vice President
Formulation, testing and evaluation of all types of paints, chemical coatings,
allied products and raw materials. Testing of paints and sealants for
conformance to Federal, ASTM and other specifications. Evaluation of
waterproofing materials, adhesives, corrosion inhibitors, surfactants, paint
removers, wood finishes, coatings for concrete and plastics. Training and
supervision of laboratory personnel, specification writing, quality assurance
manager.
1964 – 1966 Geigy Chemical Corp.
Quantitative evaluation of inorganic compounds. Quality control and testing
of new raw materials.
Professional Activities
Member - New York
Society for Coatings Technology
Chair – Technical Committee
Federation of Societies For Coatings Technology
Member - American Society For Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Vice Chair - Committee D01
Chair - Subcommittee D01.06 – ISO TAG
Chair - Subcommittee D01.94 – Awards & Memorials
Member - Executive Committee
Vice Chair - Subcommittee D-1.23
- Physical Properties of Applied Films
Vice Chair - Subcommittee D01.42
- Architectural Finishes
Chair - Subcommittee D01.47
- Masonry Treatment
Task Group Chair - Subcommittee D01.61
- Paint Application Tools
Task Group Chair - E-6.23 – Lead Based Paint Encapsulants
Member - C24 – Caulks and Sealants
Member - C09 – Concrete
Member - D07 – Wood
Fellow - ASTM Award of Merit
Sealant & Waterproofing Restoration Institute – Chair, Wallcovering Committee
Author - Paint and Coatings Testing Manual
Chapter 39 - Drying Time
Chapter 63 - Masonry Coatings
Chapter 67 - Water Repellent Coatings
Adhesive Age - Testing Elastomeric Sealants to
Predict Performance
Paint & Coating Industries (PCI) Magazine -
Test Methods used in Developing Technical Data Sheets
SWRI Applicator - Sealant Validation Procedures
Speaker - Adhesive and Sealants Council
Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology
ASTM D01 on Paints, Coatings and Related Materials
Eastern Training Conference
Sealant & Waterproofing Restoration Institute
Awards -ASTM Committee D01 Task Group Chair
ASTM Committee D01 Certificate of Appreciation
ASTM Award of Recognition
ASTM Committee D01 Leonard Schaeffer Award
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