James Gerhard

James (Jim) Gerhard is an experienced quality management professional with a diverse background spanning over three decades in various industries, particularly in metal finishing and quality assurance. Currently serving as a Quality Specialist II at Oil States Industries since April 2022, James has held multiple leadership roles, including Quality Manager and QMS Manager at General Magnaplate Finishing and General Manager at Freedom Metal Finishing, Inc. Prior experience includes significant positions in supplier quality assurance and project management at Labinal Power/SAFRAN, FLSmidth, S3 Inc., and DynCorp, complemented by a foundational role in the U.S. Army. Educational credentials include coursework at Embry Riddle University and Central Texas College.