Standards Development Committee
About the SDC
The Standards Development Committee (SDC) was established by the ASNT Board of Directors to develop and maintain ASNT American National Standards within the scope of nondestructive testing personnel qualification and certification under ASNT's accreditation by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as a standards developing organization.
The SDC operates according to these Policies
and Procedures.
SDC Roster
Michael McDaniel, Chair
Ronald T. Nisbet, Vice Chair
Paul Deeds, Jr.
Darrell W. Harris
Tony Heinz
Victor Hernandez
Wayne Holliday
Matthew Patience
Thomas Payne
William C. Plumstead
Michael Ruddy
Rick L. Ruhge
Marvin W. Trimm
Michael L. Turnbow
David Vaughn
William C. Veal
Sharon Vukelich
Margaret L. Whytsell
Charles Longo, Secretary (Ex-officio)
SDC Subcommittees
The following subcommittees have been established by the SDC. Each is listed with its respective area of responsibility and membership list. Subcommittees responsible for the review of standards are listed on the respective standard's page. See the full list here.
Finance Subcommittee
Responsibility to maintain SDC budget and finances.
Michael McDaniel, Chair
Ronald T. Nisbet, Vice Chair
Paul Deeds, Jr.
Charles Longo
Interpretation Subcommittee
This subcommittee of the SDC has the responsibility to draft interpretations of ASNT standards and submit them to the full committee.
Sharon Vukelich, Chair
William C. Plumstead, Vice Chair
Paul Deeds, Jr.
Michael McDaniel
Michael Ruddy
Bruce D. Schlueter
Margaret L. Whytsell
ISO Subcommittee
Acts as the U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 135/SC 7, Non-destructive testing -
Personnel qualification.
David Bajula
Paul Deeds, Jr.
Irving Gray
Darrell W. Harris
James W. Houf
Victor Hernandez
Danny Keck
Doron Kishoni
Joseph Mackin
Walter Matulewicz
Michael McDaniel
Ronald T. Nisbet
Matthew Patience
Thomas Payne
Bill Plumstead, Jr.
Bill Plumstead, Sr.
Sam Robinson
Michael Ruddy
Rick L. Ruhge
Tom Schafer
Henry Stephens
Marvin W. Trimm
Michael L. Turnbow
David Vaughn
William C. Veal
Sharon Vukelich
Joel Whitaker
Margaret L. Whytsell
Charles Longo, Secretary (Ex-officio)
Policy and Rules Subcommittee
Responsibility to maintain SDC rules to remain in compliance with ANSI requirements and ASNT policy.
Michael McDaniel
Michael Ruddy
Charles Longo, Secretary
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