About Ron Joseph Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering (B.S.) and Masters degree in Corrosion Science. Spent 7 years with a large Paints & Coatings vendor where he learned how to make and specify coatings. Provided over 30 environmental training programs relating to surface coatings to most EPA regions, state and local agencies, DoD, government agencies and corporations. Presented hands-on training to improve painter performance, process efficiency and P2 to over 30 Air Force bases, Marine Corps and corporations. Spent over 14 years specifying coating processes (surface preparation, coating systems) for large industrial projects. Over 20 years evaluating military coatings through laboratory testing and on-site applications. Over 16 years as Paints & Coatings consultant to industrial corporations and government agencies. Numerous coating research projects for corporations and government agencies. Coatings editor of Metal Finishing Magazine, and author of Organic Guidebook & Directory. Published 2 books and over 100 feature papers and articles. Frequent speaker at international conferences.