Academy Associates
ACADEMY ASSOCIATES AND INSTRUCTORS
The following associates of the Academy are available to instruct seminars or courses at the academy or at your facility. These individuals are also available for consulting services to industry
- Calvin J. Konya, Ph.D, Director
- Enrique Albarran
- Mickey Bradley
- James W. Mahar Ph.D
- Larry C. Schnieder P.E.
- Ed Smith
- Greg S. Williams P.E.
ACADEMY ASSOCIATE CREDENTIALS
| Calvin J. Konya, Ph.D | Download PDF Resume |
DEGREES AND CREDENTIALS
Distinguished Inducted as life member into National Academy of Science for
Scientist 1995 contributions and innovative research in Explosives Engineering
(Hungary).
Doctorate 1989 From Nehezipari Muszaki University (Hungary) for outstanding (Honorary) worldwide contributions in Explosives Engineering.
Ph.D., 1972 Mining Engineering, University of Missouri at Rolla. Emphasis on permeability of coal, explosives application, shaped charge design, fracture propagation, rock mechanics and geology.
M.S., 1970 Engineering Management, University of Missouri at Rolla. Emphasis on finance, marketing, personnel relations, computer applications.
M.S., 1968 Mining Engineering, University of Missouri at Rolla. Emphasis on explosives application in mining and construction, rock mechanics and geology.
B.S, 1966 Mining Engineering, Missouri School of Mines, University of Missouri at Rolla. Emphasis on rock mechanics and blasting.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
40 years of field experience in Blasting for mines, quarries, construction and demolition. (see resume for specific types of projects)
| Enrique Albarran | Download PDF Resume |
DEGREES AND CREDENTIALS
Civil Engineer Universidad Regiomontana, Monterrey N.L. (Mexico)
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Surface Blast Design and Control, Cleveland Ohio, USA
Computers & Instrumentation for Blast Design and Control, Cleveland Ohio, USA
Blast Design and Explosive Handling, Cleveland Ohio, USA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
20 years of field experience in Blasting for mines, quarries, construction and demolition. (see resume for specific types of projects)
| Mickey Bradley | Download PDF Resume |
DEGREES AND CREDENTIALS
Associate of Arts - Grossmont Junior College; El Cajon, CA, 1967
Bachelor of Arts - San Diego State: San Diego, CA, 1969; Industrial Arts
Master of Education - Boston University, Overseas Campus; Naples, Italy, 1981
Service Schools:
Dec. 1969 - Feb. 1970 - USMC Officer Candidate School; Quantico, VA
Nov. 1970 - May 1971 - USMC Officer’s Basic School; Quantico, VA
June 1971 - Aug. 1971 - USMC Supply Officer’s School; Camp LeJeune, NC
Aug. 1977 - May 1978 - USMC Amphibious Warfare School; Quantico, VA
March 1990 - Emergency Medical Technical Basic Course: No. A351667
May 12-14, 1991 - U.S. Army Combat Engineer Course; Ft. Chaffee, AR
Technical Schools and Certifications:
September 1981 - Oklahoma Surface Blasting Course - Cert. # 389
September 1982 - DuPont’s Surface Blasting Course
August 1983 - Dallas Instruments Blasting seismographs
August 1986 - Kansas Blaster Certification No. 251847
May 1987 - OSMRE Instructor Training Course; Leesburg, VA
September 1987 - Arkansas Blaster Certification No. 001
September 1987 - Iowa Blaster Certification No. A-001
August 1988 - Federal Blaster Certification - OSM #546-70-0041
March 1990 - Utah Surface Blaster Certification WS 0446-90
November 1990 -Texas Railroad Commission Blaster Certification No. 003
January 1991 - Utah Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining Blaster Cert. No. 001
December 1992 - Missouri State Blaster’s Certification # 546-70-0041
February 1998 - Vibra-Tec Blasting Vibration Technology Conference
May 1998 - White Industrial Seismology Course on the Mini-Seis + software
June 2000 -White Industrial Seismology Course on Blasting Vibration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
30 years of field experience in Blasting for mines, quarries, construction and demolition. (see resume for specific types of projects)
| James W. Mahar Ph.D | Download PDF Resume |
DEGREES AND CREDENTIALS
PH.D., 1977 Geology (Engineering Geology and Rock/Soil Mechanics Specialty) University of Illinois – Urbana IL
M.S., 1972 Geology (Ground Water Specialty) Ft. Collins, CO
B.S., 1967 Geology Idaho State University – Pocatello ID
State of IL Geologist License #196-000325
State of WA Geologist License # 1184
State of TX Geoscientist License #6784
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
36 years of field experience in geotechnical and geologic engineering for mines, quarries and construction. (see resume for specific types of projects)
| John Montgomery | Download PDF Resume |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
[1988-2005] Commissioner of Insurance Atlanta GA
Fire Safety Compliance Officer
Explosives Technician
Blasting Complaint Investigations
Seismograph Operations
Certified Arson Investigator
Haz-Mat Technician
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
20 years of field experience in compliance as related to blasting for mines, quarries and construction. (see resume for specific types of projects)
| Larry C. Schnieder, P.E. | Download PDF Resume |
DEGREES AND CREDENTIALS
Master of Science, Physics
Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Physics, Minor in Mathematics
Thomas Moore College
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
President/Owner, Detonation Safety Engineering
Specializing in Blasting and Explosive related projects including:
Blaster Training Seminars
Blast Damage Claim Investigation
Independent Seismograph/Air Blast Monitoring
Vibration Prediction Studies
Expert Testimony
Compliance Investigation
35 years of field experience in regulatory affairs for mines, quarries and construction. (see resume for specific types of projects)
| Ed Smith | Download PDF Resume |
DEGREES AND CREDENTIALS
North Georgia College, Dahlonega, GA
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Continuing Education Courses at:
- Precision Blasting Services: three blast design seminars - three certificates, DuPont Safety Seminar on Explosives - three Seminar Certificates
- International Society of Explosives Specialists Certifications: (I.S.E.S.) -three Certificates
- Teller Blasting Seminar
- DuPont Safety Seminar on Explosives - three Seminar Certificates
- International Society of Explosives Engineers, (I.S.E.S.) - one Certificate
- International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators - twelve Certificates, International Society of Explosives Engineers Conference every year 1975-2002
- Kentucky Blasters Conference every year 1973-2002
LICENSES
Blasters Licenses Held
State of Georgia
State of Alabama
State of Florida
State of Tennessee
State of Kentucky
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
Locater Group - Consultant to Explosives Industry
Controlled Blasting. Inc. - Director of Marketing
Ed Smith & Associates, Inc. - President
Ed Smith & Sons, Inc. - Vice-president and President
Carlton Contracting Co. – Foreman - General Superintendent
R.T. Smith Contracting Co. Driller/Powderman to assist foreman on all projects.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
55 years of field experience in construction and blasting for mines, quarries and construction. (see resume for specific types of projects)
| Greg S. Williams, P.E. | Download PDF Resume |
DEGREES AND CREDENTIALS
Professional: B.S. Mining Engineering, Ohio State University, (Minor in Civil Engineering);
B. A. Communication, Cleveland State University,
Registered Professional Engineer: KY, OH, PA, WV.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
18 years of field experience in blasting for mines, quarries and construction. (see resume for specific types of projects)