Anthony DeMarinis  Tony holds BS degrees in Biology and Microbiology from Penn State University and a MS degree in Total Quality from The National Graduate School. Tony is currently employed as Quality Manager for Alga Plastics, a manufacturer of custom thermoformed packaging. Previously he was Quality Systems Manager and Division Microbiologist for Davol, Inc a medical device manufacturer. He is a Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence, Certified Quality Auditor-Biomedical. Tony has over 20 years experience using various Quality Management tools and techniques, including direct involvement with FDA and ISO compliance audits and value added auditing for improved performance.

Patricia Ellis Patty holds a BS in Biology from Framingham State College and an MBA in Global Business Management from Johnson and Wales University. She is a Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence, Certified Quality Auditor and has completed a Six Sigma Green Belt program. Patty has 15+ years experience in the quality field, and is currently the Senior Quality Engineer for Custom Operations at Acushnet Company, Titleist. Her previous experience includes Quality Inspection, Auditing, Supplier Quality, and Process Engineering. Patty is an active member of RIASQ, and currently holds the Program Chair position on the Leadership Committee.

Rick Fay  Rick holds a BS in Civil Engineering from Manhattan College and is currently employed as Quality Engineer by Interplex Etch Logic in Attleboro, Ma. Rick has over 25 years experience in Manufacturing Supervision, Quality Engineering and Management and is a Certified Quality Engineer. During a six-year tour in the United States Air Force, he spent 3 years as an Academic Instructor. Rick has taught the CQE Refresher Course twice per year for over 20 years.

Tom Gray  Tom has extensive experience in both Quality and Operations Management, having worked 15 years supporting the automotive, aerospace, and healthcare industries. He has assisted numerous organizations gain compliance and/or certification to various quality management systems, including ISO 9001, TS-16949, AS9100 and ISO 13485. He has developed and implemented successful Lean Manufacturing programs for manufacturing and service organizations, including the implementation of manufacturing cells, cross-training of self-directed work teams, and deployment of KanBan pull systems. Tom is an excellent facilitator, project manager, and designer of learning/training events. He has served on several local and national committees promoting the development of quality systems and best practices. In March 2002 he founded the Productivity Improvement Network, Inc., an organization dedicated to helping companies gain continual improvement through training and consulting services.

Robert Imbruglio Bob is a 23 year veteran of General Dynamics - Electric Boat - Quonset Point facility. He is currently the Chief of the Continuous Improvement Office, which combines an employee based work place improvement, Lean workplace, and Six Sigma program into one entity. Bob holds a BS in Industrial Technology, and has received his Six Sigma Black Belt through Breakthrough Management Group. He is on the National Judging Panel for the ASQ International Team Excellence Award competition, a part time Lean Six Sigma consultant, and is currently the RI ASQ instructor for Lean Six Sigma for Green Belts.

Thomas K. Karn  Tom is an ASQ CQE & CCT and has over twenty years of experience in the quality field. He holds a BS in Business Administration with a Management focus from Colorado Technical University, a Technical Certificate in Industrial Drafting Technology from IVY Tech State College of Lafayette, Indiana and is a graduate of Phillip Crosby Associates Quality College. He has also attended numerous classes on quality, statistics, and management topics at WPI, Bryant College, and Purdue University. Tom is currently employed as Quality Assurance Manager for Boston Centerless/AccuRounds a World Class manufacturer of precision ground bar materials and cylindrical components and a 2006 recipient of the Northeast Silver Shingo Prize. Tom has extensive previous experience in quality management in a variety of manufacturing environments. Throughout his career, Tom has been involved in delivering quality education to students for ASQ, Roger Williams College, Bryant College, internal company programs, and to various companies as an independent consultant. Tom has been an active member of the RIASQ since 1985 serving as Chairman in 1989 - 1990.

Diane Stacy  Diane Stacy is an entrepreneur and has operated her own business (Choices & Prevention LLC) for nearly 9 years with two areas of focus. As a Quality System Consultant, Diane assesses the health of FDA regulated companies and provides assistance in current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) and compliance with national and international regulations. As a Nutrition Educator and Success Coach, she provides guidance to individuals and families on behavioral changes and making better food selections to optimize their health. Diane writes monthly nutrition articles for Senior Digest. Diane was a contract auditor for NSF International performing Good Manufacturing Practice audits on dietary supplement companies. She has held a variety of positions at many FDA regulated companies including PLC Medical Systems, Stryker Biotech, Davol Inc., Infusaid Inc., Scott Laboratories and Corning Medical & Scientific. Diane has a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from Northeastern University, Masters degree in Holistic Nutrition from Clayton College of Natural Health, and a Certificate in Nutritional Counseling from Trinity College of Natural Health. Diane was the VP of Education for Oceanstate Toastmasters and has achieved the Competent Toastmaster (CTM) level. Diane has been a member of RIASQ for 25 years and has taken on various active roles, such as Chairperson in 1996, Education Chairperson in 1992, and other officer positions.