TEAM MEMBERS
JOSH HOSEN
MANAGING DIRECTOR
CHRIS PALUMBO
SR. MANAGER OF PRODUCT TESTING
Chris graduated from the University of Maryland’s Clark School of Engineering with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Chris began his career at Capital Testing as a Laboratory Technician working in the Fire Testing Labs. He is currently an active member of the ASTM E05 committee on fire standards. Chris’ responsibilities include coordinating and conducting fire tests along with maintaining and repairing laboratory equipment. Chris is a member of the FRA's Rail Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC) and the FAA's International Aircraft Materials Fire Test Forum.
CHRISTOPHER KAISER
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II - FIRE
Christopher graduated from the University of Maryland’s Clark School of Engineering with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Christopher's primary responsibilities include conducting fire, flammability and toxicity tests. Christopher is the operator of Capital Testing's Steiner tunnel.
JAMES FISHENDEN
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I - CHEMIST
PATRICK DWYER
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES LAB MANAGER
Patrick graduated from the University of Maryland’s Clark School of Engineering with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. He manages the physical properties test laboratory, and works to develop and implement new test standards as part of Capital Testing’s ongoing physical properties lab expansion.
TONY NORRIS
TEST ENGINEER - FIRE
Tony graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. He worked as a mechanical engineer in the die-cutting/converting industry, gaining experience with a broad array of thin film component and adhesive assemblies. After spending a year overseas in Palau, Tony has joined the Capital Testing team to expand his engineering knowledge and get involved in the development of fire testing standards. His primary responsibilities include sample preparation and flame spread observation for Capital Testing’s Steiner tunnel.