Michael S. Beaton

Michael S. (Mike) Beaton possesses extensive experience in metallurgical engineering and laboratory management, with a career spanning several decades. Since October 2005, Michael has served as Director Emeritus at Trinity Industries, Inc., overseeing laboratory operations and maintaining ISO17025 accreditation. Prior roles include Metallurgical Services Manager at Bodycote Materials Testing, Manufacturing Engineer positions at Marshalltown Company and Fisher Controls, and Senior Metallurgical Engineer at Dresser Industries, where Michael contributed to product development and holds 13 patents in rock drilling technology. Michael's educational background includes an MBA from Dallas Baptist University and a Master of Science in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.