Ron earned his bachelor's degree in Chemistry with a minor in
Mathematics from Appalachian State University in 1963. He
continued his education, earning a Ph. D. in Analytical Chemistry
from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After
completing his formal education, Ron spent a year working with
Professor Keith Jennings at the University of Warwick as a
Research Fellow. During this period, Professor John Beynon was a
regular visitor to Professor Jenning's lab. Ron was strongly
influenced by this experience which lead to his interest in the
analytical applications of tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS)
These early research experiences started what turned out to be a
lifelong interest in mass spectrometry. After a brief stint as a
Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at North
Carolina State University, Ron joined the National Institute of
Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) where he developed an
internationally recognized research program centered around the
application of mass spectrometry to environmental and health
related problems. Ron's research activities have resulted in
approximately 130 articles published in leading journals. He also
has authored a number of monographs and/or book chapters. He
has given invited papers at the American Society for Mass
Spectrometry annual meetings, The New York Academy of Sciences
and at a Eurochem Meeting. He has given plenary lectures at the
British Mass Spectrometry Discussion Group and the French Mass
Spectrometry Society. He was the plenary lecturer for the
Asia-Pacific 2000 Environmental Seminar Series in 15 Southeast
Asia locations sponsored by Agilent Technologies.
In 1984, Ron left the NIEHS to found Triangle Laboratories, Inc.
Under his leadership Triangle Labs pioneered the commercial
application of high resolution mass spectrometry to ultra-trace
analysis. In the process, the company became recognized
internationally for measurement of dioxins and related compounds
in very complex samples. The company was also an important
contributor to a number of pharmaceutical products reaching the
marketplace, including Lipitor.
While leading Triangle Labs, Ron engaged the services of
accomplished executives to assist and advise him on business
matters. This practical, day-to-day interaction with seasoned
business professionals solving real problems has given Ron an
understanding of marketing, sales, operations, human resources,
finance and legal affairs that would be difficult to gain in a formal
setting.
Ron has recently decided to offer the benefit of the insights gained
from 30+ years of intensive study of the interactions of science,
business and the legal system to a broader audience. Whether a
challenging chemical analysis problem or a difficult organizational
issue, Ron is likely to add fresh insights that are firmly rooted in
reality.
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Durham, NC 27713
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