Gary Mathias has been involved in the Nondestructive Testing (NDT) industry for more than 40 years.
He earned an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Metals Technology from the Community College of the Air Force and earned a Bachelors in Business Management from Judson University. He received his initial NDT technical training as an enlisted Airman at the United States Air Force (USAF).
Throughout Mr. Mathias’ military career, he has been involved in numerous advanced NDT applications in composites, ultrasound, eddy current and radiography.
Gary has held various roles in commercial NDT from manufacturing to product development and sales.
He has worked for North Star Imaging, Parker Aerospace, Bell Helicopter, GE Inspection Technologies, NDT Systems and most recently FARO|Creaform/Ametek. While at GE, he led several technology transfers and commercial product development projects that included advanced computed tomography, pulsed eddy-current and robotics incorporating advanced phased array inspection of composite components.
Mr. Mathias is a Desert Storm Veteran and received the Nebraska National Guard Commendation Medal, the Air Force Achievement Medal, and the Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal.
Gary resides in Daphne, Alabama.