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 Michael W. Davis • Co-Manager
Mike has been with American Glass Research since 1976. His principle expertise includes container design, glass strength and impact as they relate to bottle performance issues. He has been the Co-Manager of the research department since 1991 and is a principal instructor for the design and fracture seminars, which he has taught in locations around the globe. He has authored papers that have been published in more than a dozen trade journals and is recognized as a leading researcher throughout the glass container industry. Mike graduated from West Virginia University with both a Bachelor of Science and Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering and he obtained his PhD in Engineering Mechanics from the Ohio State University.
 Mike Kovac • Co-Manager
Mike joined American Glass Research in 1969. His principle expertise includes fracture diagnosis, closure performance issues and in-plant audits. He has been the Co-Manager of the research department since 1991 and is a principal instructor for the fracture and design seminars, which he has taught in more than 30 different countries. Mike is recognized throughout the glass container industry as a leading fracture diagnostician. Mike graduated from Pratt Institute with a Bachelor of Science in Physics and he continued with graduate studies in Physics at the State University of New York.
 Gary Smay • Senior Scientist
Gary joined American Glass Research in 1970. His focus areas consist of glass properties, surface chemistry and surface coatings on containers. He is a primary instructor for the cord and annealing seminar, the coatings seminar and the fracture seminars, and is an administrator of the department quality program. He has been issued two U.S. patents and has authored multiple papers that are principally related to coatings, which have established him as a world-leading expert in his field of expertise. Gary obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania and his Masters Degree in Polymer Science from Carnegie Mellon University.
 Dave Machak • Senior Scientist
Following four years as a Process Analyst for Brockway Glass, Dave joined American Glass Research in 1979. His primary areas of expertise include fracture diagnosis, evaluation of pharmaceutical glassware, container performance evaluations and in-plant audits. He is a principal instructor for the fracture seminars and the pharmaceutical seminars. Dave holds a U.S. Patent for a "Method and Apparatus for Testing Glassware". He is an active participant on the pharmaceutical Task Force on Glass Defects. Dave obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Washington and Jefferson College and he continued with graduate studies in Physics at the University of Cincinnati.
 William G. Slusser • Supervisor/Research Engineer
Bill has been with American Glass Research since 1998 following 8 years as a Research Engineer with Harbison-Walker Refractories. His principle areas of responsibility include qualification/proof-of-design testing projects, fracture diagnosis, supervision of technical staff and administration of the quality program. He is an instructor for the fracture and pharmaceutical seminars. Bill holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Ceramic Engineering from Alfred University.
Brian Collins • Research Engineer
Following seven years with Zedmark Incorporated, Brian joined American Glass Research in 1986. His principle areas of expertise include stone analysis, USP testing, Tristimulus testing, and contaminant analysis. He is also a specialist for the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM/EDX). Brian holds an AAS degree in Metrology from Butler Community College.
Scott Pridemore • Research Engineer
In 1994 Scott joined American Glass Research. His principle areas of expertise include computer design analysis, impact evaluation and performance evaluations His expanded responsibilities include container testing and in-plant line surveys. Scott has an AAS degree in Metrology from Butler Community College and his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Point Park University.
Doug Holscher • Research Scientist
Doug joined American Glass Research in 2006. His previous experience includes work as a coatings chemist where he utilized a variety of analytical techniques. His principle areas of focus will include the study of surface chemistry and the utilization of coatings on containers. His expanded responsibilities will include contaminant identification, seminar instruction and container testing. Doug holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Shippensburg University.
 Steve Spence • Research Engineer
Steve joined American Glass Research in 2009. His previous experience includes work as a process engineer and manager of product development. His principle areas of focus will include the evaluation of cord and annealing stress and computer design analysis. His expanded responsibilities will include analysis of surface treatments, seminar instruction, and container testing. Steve holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Rick Bayer • Glass Technology Specialist
Rick joined American Glass Research in 2000, following a 31-year career with Owens Illinois. Rick's principle areas of expertise include fracture diagnosis, glass plant quality control, and product liability. Rick holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Bryant College.
 Tom Sooy • Consultant/Seminar Instructor
After spending over 30 years in the Glass Container Industry, Tom has joined forces with American Glass Research in 2008 as a seminar Instructor and consultant. His expertise includes 20 years of in plant experience ranging from Shift Supervisor through Operations Manager and ultimately Plant Manager. His Corporate positions included Vice President of Quality and, most recently, Sr. Vice President of Technical Services where his responsibilities included Quality, Engineering, Planning and Logistics and Field Technical Services.
Linda Pilosi •Administrative Assistant/Seminar Coordinator
Linda has been with American Glass Research since 1998. Her principle areas of responsibility include final report preparation, marketing mailings and coordination of all seminar logistics including registration and billing.
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