Executive Leadership
Our Executive Leadership Team have an average of over 20 years service in their respective industries.
Michael Hochschwender, Chief Executive Officer
Michael Hochschwender, Chief Executive Officer
Mike guides the business strategy and vision for a global portfolio of science- and technology-based services. Under his leadership, Smithers has expanded to six divisions with operations in North America, Europe, and Asia. He ensures the Smithers portfolio of diverse technology and service offerings is driven by our clients’ needs and goals.
Dave Schwarz, Group President & President, Materials Science and Engineering
Dave Schwarz, Group President & President, Materials Science and Engineering
Dave leads a global network of experts that provide materials and product testing to a wide range of industries, including automotive, industrial, medical, packaging, polymer, and tire & wheel. He oversees strategy, growth, and operations for Smithers facilities in the United States, the United Kingdom, and China.
Jeanette Preston, President, Quality Assessments
Jeanette Preston, President, Quality Assessments
Jeanette oversees global strategy and growth for the Smithers Quality Assessments division. Since assuming her leadership role in 2007, Jeanette has grown the Quality Assessments division from a North American footprint to a global presence. She opened and developed two new Smithers businesses in China: a management services team and an accredited third-party certification body.
Rav Lally, Group President & President, Information Division
Rav Lally, Group President & President, Information Division
Rav leads the global Smithers information business, overseeing the creation, growth, and execution of market reports, industry conferences, and consultancy services for clients in a wide range of highly technical industries.
Glenn G. Goldney, Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Glenn G. Goldney, Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing
As the leader for global commercial excellence, Glenn oversees a group of sales and marketing team members in building trusting, personal, and long-term relationships with clients. He actively engages key stakeholders to understand client needs, goals, and challenges.
Rachael Boryk, Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Rachael Boryk, Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Rachael provides strategic leadership and guidance for the Smithers global marketing team. She supports a diverse team of marketing professionals in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Brian Spitz, Chief Financial Officer
Brian Spitz, Chief Financial Officer
Brian oversees the global finance and legal functions, collaborating with leaders, financial decision makers, and technical experts across Smithers to enhance financial effectiveness and support strategic growth initiatives.
AJ McCardell, President, Cannabis Testing Services
AJ McCardell, President, Cannabis Testing Services
AJ leads and oversees the Cannabis Testing Services division's long-term strategy and national growth plan. As the President of a multi-state testing operation, she will direct a team of experts who are committed to consistently delivering exceptional service to our clients.
George Cline, Vice President of Security
George Cline, Vice President of Security
George oversees cybersecurity for Smithers facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. He guides a global network of IT team members to ensure that Smithers systems are secure and scalable in order to accommodate changes and developments that support client needs.
Christina Satterwhite, PhD, President, Pharmaceutical Development Services
Christina Satterwhite, PhD, President, Pharmaceutical Development Services
Christina is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Ewing, New Jersey laboratories.
Michael Hollabaugh, Group President, & Interim President Environmental Risk Sciences
Michael Hollabaugh, Group President, & Interim President Environmental Risk Sciences
Michael leads a global team providing contract laboratory services in the disciplines of ecotoxicology, environmental fate and analytics, environmental toxicology, and chemistry. He oversees strategy, growth, and operations for Smithers facilities in the United States and the United Kingdom.
M. Terrell Menefee, Vice President and General Counsel
M. Terrell Menefee, Vice President and General Counsel
Terrell provides expertise and guidance to Smithers leaders and business divisions, bridging the gap between legal knowledge and practical counsel. He oversees the development of long-term partnership agreements.
Andrew Gleason, Executive Vice President of Operational Excellence
Andrew Gleason, Executive Vice President of Operational Excellence
As the leader for global operational excellence, Andrew oversees the IT function ensuring reliable platforms that enable success in our operations. He actively partners with the Smithers divisions to achieve operational excellence through value stream optimization, automation, continuous improvement, and propagation of operational best practices (process, practices, systems, people).
Kevin Oxley, Executive Vice President, Human Resources
Kevin Oxley, Executive Vice President, Human Resources
Kevin works with Smithers executives and managers to identify and develop talent and leadership. He also guides Smithers teams as they leverage technology to improve efficiency and create a culture of transparency and innovation. He is passionate about people and coaching individuals to help them achieve their full potential.