Coordinate Metrology Society Board of Directors

Director of ship fitting, welding, and metrology at Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), Joe Sabol has 39 years of experience in optical and 3D industrial measurement in the land surveying, shipbuilding, and commercial nuclear environment. He has been instrumental in developing and initiating the metrology apprenticeship program as NNS. Joe is a graduate of the NNS Apprentice School as a journeyman ship fitter and holds a bachelor's degree from Christopher Newport University and an MBA from Averett University.

Ron Hicks is the vice president and general manager, North American Sales and Services, for Automated Precision Inc., where he has profit and loss responsibility for all North American operations. Ron has approximately 45 personnel on his team, with 14 direct reports. As a long-term member of the Coordinate Metrology Society, he has been instrumental in the coordination of the annual CMSC event. Ron is a graduate of the NNS Apprentice School as a journeyman shipwright and holds a bachelor's degree from Christopher Newport University.

Al Metzel is the senior principle quality engineer at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, responsible for metrology equipment, methods, and training supporting model design and fabrication and nondestructive examination. He is active with the ANSI/America Makes Manufacturing Standardization Collaborative on Additive Manufacturing, in work to develop “The Standardization Roadmap for Additive Manufacturing." Al received a bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee.

Dr. Bonnie Dunbar is a former astronaut and currently serves as a Texas A&M John and Bea Slattery Chair Research Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering. Previously, she spent 27 years at NASA, during which she flew five space shuttle flights and logged more than 50 days in space. Dr. Dunbar is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering and the Astronaut Hall of Fame. She earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from the University of Washington and a Ph.D. from the University of Houston

Rina has been involved with CMSC since 1993, and has held the appointed position of Treasurer on the Executive Committee along with the position of Chairman in 2006, 2008 and 2016.  In the advancement of the CMS, Rina brought the premier issue of The Journal of the CMSC to its membership in 2006.  This publication started a new tradition of continuous improvement of the Society to a truly professional standing.  

SA Custom Solutions Manager 

Scott has delivered a wide range of automated Metrology Solutions across various applications, including Robotics, Aerospace, Shipbuilding, Power Generation, and Advanced Scientific Systems. Scott, a Mechanical Engineer from Washington State University (1985), started in Metrology some 34 years ago as a part of Boeing’s MR&D Optics Group. That work included developing processes and introducing Photogrammetry, Computer Aider Theodolites, and Laser Trackers to building and inspecting parts and tools on the factory floor. He joined New River Kinematics in 2000 (now Hexagon Metrology Software) and continues to develop innovative solutions that integrate automated Metrology to improve processes. 

New River Kinematics (NRK)

East Coast Metrology
428A Boston Street
Topsfield, MA 01983

Throughout the years, Gary has provided many presentations and workshops at CMSC. Gary received a Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts with a minor in optical physics. He continued his graduate studies in optical physics and engineering earning a Masters of Science Degree in Engineering from Boston University. Gary currently lives in Massachusetts with his wife and two children. Gary is an active member in his church and community, and enjoys spending time outdoors with his family.

Chuck Pfeffer is VP of Product Marketing at Cupix.  His career in metrology and product management took him from a small startup to FARO Technologies, where he significantly contributed to their growth and innovation. Notably, he played a key role in deploying the use of Laser Trackers in flexible tooling and assembly systems with Boeing and Airbus.  Chuck is a former chairman of the Coordinate Metrology Society and holds bachelor’s degrees in math and engineering from Penn State University and Drexel University.

Hubbs