Thomas Kolden, P.E.
Director of Engineering at Specialized Testing, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Shawn Hazen
For many years now I have had the pleasure of working with Tom Kolden as one of his customers. Tom has performed many building product evaluation programs on our products and we continue to use and request Tom because of his professionalism, attention to detail and ability to complete a program in a timely manner. Tom makes himself available if we have any questions about a particular program and is always happy to discuss an ongoing project, providing suggestions and solutions if needed. His deep knowledge of engineering and managing building product testing programs has given us the confidence to continue to entrust many projects to Tom’s management capabilities. Tom’s knowledge and ability to not only stay current but really to be an expert with the ever changing building product codes and criteria really set him apart in his profession. In summary, Tom is a first class professional and I would recommend Tom for the management of any building product evaluation program.
T. J. Bland, PE
Over the last seven years, I have had the pleasure to work regularly with Tom both as his customer and as an associate in industry code development groups. Through this time, Tom has not only impressed me with expansive engineering knowledge of construction components and systems, but also with his tireless commitment to not only meet but to exceed his customer's expectations. Tom's dedication, drive and expertise make him an invaluable part of any organization with which he is associated.
Shawn Hazen
For many years now I have had the pleasure of working with Tom Kolden as one of his customers. Tom has performed many building product evaluation programs on our products and we continue to use and request Tom because of his professionalism, attention to detail and ability to complete a program in a timely manner. Tom makes himself available if we have any questions about a particular program and is always happy to discuss an ongoing project, providing suggestions and solutions if needed. His deep knowledge of engineering and managing building product testing programs has given us the confidence to continue to entrust many projects to Tom’s management capabilities. Tom’s knowledge and ability to not only stay current but really to be an expert with the ever changing building product codes and criteria really set him apart in his profession. In summary, Tom is a first class professional and I would recommend Tom for the management of any building product evaluation program.
T. J. Bland, PE
Over the last seven years, I have had the pleasure to work regularly with Tom both as his customer and as an associate in industry code development groups. Through this time, Tom has not only impressed me with expansive engineering knowledge of construction components and systems, but also with his tireless commitment to not only meet but to exceed his customer's expectations. Tom's dedication, drive and expertise make him an invaluable part of any organization with which he is associated.
Shawn Hazen
For many years now I have had the pleasure of working with Tom Kolden as one of his customers. Tom has performed many building product evaluation programs on our products and we continue to use and request Tom because of his professionalism, attention to detail and ability to complete a program in a timely manner. Tom makes himself available if we have any questions about a particular program and is always happy to discuss an ongoing project, providing suggestions and solutions if needed. His deep knowledge of engineering and managing building product testing programs has given us the confidence to continue to entrust many projects to Tom’s management capabilities. Tom’s knowledge and ability to not only stay current but really to be an expert with the ever changing building product codes and criteria really set him apart in his profession. In summary, Tom is a first class professional and I would recommend Tom for the management of any building product evaluation program.
T. J. Bland, PE
Over the last seven years, I have had the pleasure to work regularly with Tom both as his customer and as an associate in industry code development groups. Through this time, Tom has not only impressed me with expansive engineering knowledge of construction components and systems, but also with his tireless commitment to not only meet but to exceed his customer's expectations. Tom's dedication, drive and expertise make him an invaluable part of any organization with which he is associated.
Shawn Hazen
For many years now I have had the pleasure of working with Tom Kolden as one of his customers. Tom has performed many building product evaluation programs on our products and we continue to use and request Tom because of his professionalism, attention to detail and ability to complete a program in a timely manner. Tom makes himself available if we have any questions about a particular program and is always happy to discuss an ongoing project, providing suggestions and solutions if needed. His deep knowledge of engineering and managing building product testing programs has given us the confidence to continue to entrust many projects to Tom’s management capabilities. Tom’s knowledge and ability to not only stay current but really to be an expert with the ever changing building product codes and criteria really set him apart in his profession. In summary, Tom is a first class professional and I would recommend Tom for the management of any building product evaluation program.
T. J. Bland, PE
Over the last seven years, I have had the pleasure to work regularly with Tom both as his customer and as an associate in industry code development groups. Through this time, Tom has not only impressed me with expansive engineering knowledge of construction components and systems, but also with his tireless commitment to not only meet but to exceed his customer's expectations. Tom's dedication, drive and expertise make him an invaluable part of any organization with which he is associated.
Experience
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Specialized Testing, Inc.
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Engineering
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Apr 2019 - Present
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Element Materials Technology
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United Kingdom
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical Manager
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Jul 2011 - Apr 2019
Developed and implemented the department responsibile to perform third party quality auditing and inspection services to manufacturers of building products and materials. I developed the procedures, obtained accreditation from the International Accreditation Service (IAS) to ISO/IEC17020, trained the inspectors, and developed the marketing materials.Technical Manager for new projects in the area of testing and evaluation of building products. I marketed and sold the projects, managed the testing, engineered solutions to problems encountered along the way, and delivered the final test report for a range of building products.
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Manager of Building Product Testing
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Aug 2004 - Jul 2011
Directed the department at the testing laboratory responsible for the testing and evaluation of various kinds of manufactured building products; most particularly post-installed mechanical and adhesive anchor systems, prefabricated panels, etc. Responsibilities included marketing and sales, profit and loss, engineering, product testing and evaluation, consulting and research and development. Under my management, the department grew to sales in excess of $1M.Participated in ASTM and ACI committees, as well as with the Concrete Anchor Manufacturing Association and ICC Evaluation Service
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USP Structural Connectors
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Engineering Operations Manager
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Sep 1990 - Aug 2004
Managed the engineering department operations, involving many functions including product development, testing, design, drafting, customer support, custom design, evaluations, quality, etc., with a staff of up to twenty-six people. USP Structural Connectors manufactures steel connector hardware used in the wood and engineered wood construction industry. I designed or redesigned hundreds of connector SKU's. Managed the engineering department operations, involving many functions including product development, testing, design, drafting, customer support, custom design, evaluations, quality, etc., with a staff of up to twenty-six people. USP Structural Connectors manufactures steel connector hardware used in the wood and engineered wood construction industry. I designed or redesigned hundreds of connector SKU's.
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US Air Force
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Acquisition Manager
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Aug 1984 - Jan 1989
Managed the research/development and acquisition of logistics support systems for F-16 aircraft throughout USAF and air forces of participating nations. Managed the research/development and acquisition of logistics support systems for F-16 aircraft throughout USAF and air forces of participating nations.
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Education
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1981 - 1983
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering -
1978 - 1981
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Pre-Engineering
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