Cortney Chalifoux Ph.D., Pe

Cortney Chalifoux, PhD, PE, serves as Program Director at Pond & Company since February 2021, where oversight of strategic planning and execution for coatings and mechanical integrity programs is paramount. Cortney effectively manages cross-functional teams and implements compliance with industry standards. Previous experience includes roles as Program Manager and Senior Project Manager at Exponent Failure Analysis Associates, focused on complex failure analysis and coatings engineering solutions. Academic achievements include a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Virginia, and a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Emory University. Research contributions to intergranular stress corrosion cracking in Al-Mg alloys have been notable during tenure as a Graduate Research Assistant and Research Intern.