NACE International Podcasts

Former FBI Special Agent and Cyber Security Task Force member John Iannarelli joins the CoatingsPro Interview Series to discuss what to watch for as the COVID-19 pandemic boosts cyber scams. Just as good personal hygiene can help in our fight against the novel coronavirus, Iannarelli offers tips on on how to utilize sensible ‘cyber hygiene’ to avoid viruses of the computer world. In this CoatingsPro article, Iannarelli offers a set of specific guidelines applicable to the current crisis and well beyond. John elaborates on that advice in Monday's podcast, and further information is available at his website, fbijohn.com. Tune in!

Greg Martin, vice president of product strategy and development at MSA Safety, discusses respiratory protection in the times of COVID-19. MSA Safety has been involved in the personal protective equipment (PPE) world for 100+ years, and they’ve been actively supporting the health care and industrial industries during this time. Martin shares the company’s plans for other PPE product lines for 2020, including their fall protection, and gives information from their Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, headquarters and beyond. Tune in!

Pam Nicoletti, Director of Education at NACE International and Melanie Diaz, Senior Manager of Education Business Development, join the podcast to discuss NACE’s new virtual education offerings and the early feedback from students. More information on the programs is available at nace.org/education.

Jerry Lastovica, CEO of gasket and sealing solutions provider Flexitallic, joins the MP Interview Series to discuss how COVID-19 is impacting his company in 2020.  Topics discussed on the podcast include Flexitallic's launch of new isolation gaskets; the company's recent initiative to provide a barrier system to protect the City of Houston's COVID-19 testing laboratory; and the impact of lower oil prices on the corrosion control industry. Given the downturn in the oil market, Lastovica also speaks to the importance of business diversification in other key industries.

Tats Nakagawa, COO and co-founder of Castagra, has been sharing insights and collaborating in the digital space for some time now. Not only has he been sharing information on his social media platforms but he also hosts his own podcast on the building materials and coatings industry. He shares some of his tips and tricks, opportunities, and considerations with CoatingsPro readers. Check out our latest podcast and show your #CoatingsProPride:

In keeping with the company’s track record to give back to the community during times of crisis, KEEN Footwear implemented a program during COVID-19 called “Together We Can Help” that sent 100,000 pairs of shoes — about $10,000,000 — to workers on the front lines and families at home. Chris Heffernan, senior vice president and general manager for KEEN Utility and KEEN Outdoor, shared with CoatingsPro his views on how personal protective equipment (PPE) may change and what KEEN is doing to continue supporting the industry.

Water and wastewater coatings manufacturer Epoxytec is repurposing portions of its Florida facility to produce hand sanitizer to meet rising demand amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Michael Caputi and Silvia Caputi, president and vice president at Epoxytec, join our podcast to share how their new initiative is going. They also give us an update on what they're hearing from customers and clients as it pertains to their core business and the timeline of a market recovery.

Davies Hood, president at Induron Protective Coatings, and Mark Ragsdale, maintenance manager at the Great Lakes Water Authority, joined Friday's podcast for a roundtable discussion. Topics include how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing business and day-to-day life for coatings suppliers, as well as the impact on water and wastewater projects in the field. Hood and Ragsdale also explore the path forward for the industry and the role of government measures in aiding the recovery — led by an emphasis on small businesses.

Mark Cadle, director of services with corrosion control solutions company MESA Products, joins the Materials Performance (MP) Interview Series. Topics include how COVID-19 is impacting his business, as well as the optimal path forward for the corrosion industry. After writing a recent paper entitled “Leading in a Time of Crisis,” Cadle elaborates on the appropriate leadership strategies that he believes are necessary for the industry at this time. Cadle has worked in the cathodic protection (CP) industry for over 30 years and holds several NACE certifications, and one of his primary career focuses has been the development of corrosion control techniques for aboveground storage tanks.

Though Bullard manufactures a wide range of personal protective equipment (PPE) frequently used by coatings contractors, the COVID-19 pandemic is prompting the company to shift its focus to the health care industry and its need for powered air-purifying respirators (PAPR). Mitch Kiser, global product manager for industrial respiratory protection at Bullard, joins the CoatingsPro interview series to discuss what the coronavirus has meant for his business.  Kiser also tells us the feedback he's heard from the company's traditional clients, like the construction industry, and what might come next as the economic fallout continues. 

In this episode, NACE Western Area Director and Project Engineer for Tinnea & Associates, LLC, Ryan Tinnea, talks about his experiences working with aquaria, challenges he has faced, and the two most common mistakes he sees in his work. Tinnea also offers advice on how aquaria can save money and actions the attractions industry can take to increase safety for visitors and extend the life of assets. Brought to you by: NACE International

Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Construction Law, joins the CoatingsPro Interview Series to examine the legal implications of COVID-19 for businesses involved with the construction industry. Topics include feedback he’s heard from the market, as well as resources available to navigate the coronavirus crisis in the weeks and months ahead.

Chris Tiernay, president and chief operating officer of coatings manufacturer Carboline, explores how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing the short-term outlook for his company and the industry. Tiernay discusses important leadership steps and lessons learned during the crisis, as well as the role of government bills and oil prices in the potential recovery.

In a roundtable discussion, NACE International CEO Bob Chalker and SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings Executive Director Bill Worms address the potential combination of the two organizations. With voting now underway among members of both organizations and continuing until April 17, the leaders of NACE and SSPC explain the challenges and opportunities of a combined association. Tune in!

Cory Brown, Vice President of Operations at protective coatings manufacturer Tnemec Company, Inc., speaks out regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its business implications for his company and the coatings and corrosion control industries moving forward. Tune in!

The launch of the CoatingsPro Magazine interview series welcomes Reid Ribble, CEO of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). In the March 25 interview, Ribble explains how industry operations have changed since the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, as well as what could come next in the weeks and months ahead. Ribble, who spent six years as a Congressman in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 until 2017, also weighs in on the potential government stimulus bill and what it might mean for industry and small businesses. Tune in!

In this episode, NACE member and Senior Project Manager for Baynum Painting, Inc., Steve Hickey shares insights from his nearly 30 years of corrosion control work in the amusements and attractions industry. From changes he’s seen over the years to why painting rides and roller coasters is about much more than visual appeal, Hickey has some valuable advice for anyone looking to save money and extend the life of their assets. Brought to you by: NACE International

In the first episode, NACE International President and Principal Consultant for Consulex, Terry Greenfield, is interviewed from the loud and lively floor of the global attractions industry’s premier event. Greenfield shares insights into how attractions owners can assess and minimize risk, benefits of corrosion management planning, and his thoughts on the outlook for the future of the amusements industry in the area of corrosion prevention and control. Brought to you by: NACE International

Episode Two of the Flint Phenomenon series (brought to you by CORROSION journal) continues the roundtable discussion surrounding the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. In this chat, panelists explore the science behind the problem while evaluating the difficulty in monitoring lead in water systems; the use of corrosion inhibitors and water filters; the changing standards of lead in metals and drinking water; and how Flint is doing today. Panelists include John Scully, Technical Editor in Chief of CORROSION journal; Virginia Tech’s Marc Edwards, who led the team that collected the water samples; and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Darren Lytle.

The first episode of NACE International's Flint Phenomenon series discusses the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, including the causes of lead release in the drinking water and how the situation was handled. It includes discussion on the difficulty in identifying and replacing lead pipe in Flint and throughout the United States. The episode includes discussion with panelists Marc Edwards, who lead the team that collected the water samples in Flint, and Darren Lytle with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Meet the Panelists Darren Lytle, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Darren Lytle is an environmental engineer with EPA’s Office of Research and Development, National Risk Management Research Laboratory in Cincinnati, Ohio. Since beginning work at EPA in 1991, his primary goal has been to research the quality of drinking water. Over the years, Lytle has investigated and published works on drinking water systems, including work on distribution system corrosion control and water quality (e.g., red