John L Gayler

John Gayler is an experienced professional in the welding and materials science fields, currently serving as a Board Member at the International Institute of Welding since July 2022. Prior to this role, John held various senior positions at the American Welding Society from May 1998 to October 2023, including Senior Vice President of Welding & Technology, where oversight responsibilities included certification and accreditation programs, technical services, and international business development. John's earlier roles at AWS include Senior Associate Executive Director, Managing Director of the Certification Department, and Director of National Standards Activity, where John contributed to the development and publication of national standards and certification programs. John earned a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Florida and an Executive MBA from Florida Atlantic University.