CURRICULUM VITAE

THOMAS J. SLIVA
Vice President / Technical Director


Educational Background

A.A.S. - Westchester Community College
B.S. - University of North Dakota
Graduate courses at the University of Utah

Professional Experience

1973 Present DL/Calcoast Laboatories

Formulation, testing and evaluation of all types of paints, chemical coatings, allied products and raw materials used therein. Testing of paints and sealants for conformance to Federal, ASTM and other specifiations. Evaluation of waterproofing materials, adhesives, corrosion inhibitors, surfactants, paint removers, wood refinishers, coatings for concrete and plastics. Training and supervision of laboratory personnel, specification writing, quality assurance manager.

1964 1966 Geigy Chemical Corp.

Quantitative evaluation of inorganic compounds. Quality control and testing of new raw materials. Physical testing of pharmaceutical products.

Professional Activities

Member - New York Society for Coatings Technology
Chair Technical Committee

Federation of Societies For Coatings Technology

American Society For Testing and Materials
3rd Vice Chair - Committee D01
Chair - Subcommittee D01.09 ISO TAG
Chair - Subcommittee D01.94 Awards & Memorials
Member - Executive Committee
Vice Chair - Subcommittee D-1.23
- Physical Properties of Applied Films






Professional Activities (cont)

Member - American Society of Testing and Materials
Vice Chair - Subcommittee D01.42
- Architectural Finishes
Secretary - Subcommittee D01.47
- Masonry Treatment
Task Group Chair - Subcommittee D01.61
- Paint Application Tools
Task Group Chair - E-6.23 Lead Based Paint Encapsulants
Member - C24 Caulks and Sealants
Member - C09 Concrete
Member - D07 Wood
Member - ASTM Award of Merit
Canadian General Standards Board
Member - CGSB Sealants
Member - Sealant & Waterproofing Restoration Inst.

Author - Paint and coatings Testing Manual
Chapter 39 - Drying Time
Chapter 63 - Masonry Coatings
Chapter 67 - Water Repellent Coatings
Adhesive Age
Testing Elastomeric Sealants to Predict Performance
Paint & Coating Industries (PCI) Magazine
Test Methods used in Developpping Technical Data Sheets
SWRI Applicator
Sealant Validation Procedures

Courses - University of Missouri at Rolla
Fairleight Dickenson University (NYSCT)

Speaker - Adhesive and Sealants Council
Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology
ASTM D01 on Paints, Coatings and Related Materials
Eastern Training Conference
Sealant & Waterproofing Restoration Institute

Award - ASTM Committee D01 Task Group Chair
ASTM Committee D01 Certificate of Appreciation
ASTM Award of Recognition
ASTM Committee D01 Leonard Schaeffer Award