FY21 Officers
Karl Krull, Chair
Karl Krull has a vast background in manufacturing across numerous capacities including Production, Logistics, Shipping/Receiving/Warehousing, Product Development, and Human Resources. His experience covers the paper converting, hydraulic valve, and automotive industries.
Karl earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and his MBA from Clemson University. He started his career manufacturing milk and juice cartons in Raleigh, NC followed by hydraulic valves in Upstate, SC. Karl then worked in the automotive industry in Logistics Operations before moving to Human Resources. He currently serves the state of South Carolina in a workforce development capacity. Karl currently holds a Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) and is a SHRM-Certified Professional from SHRM.
Karl has served on several Lowcountry educational institution and STEM community advisory boards along with serving as the chair of the American Society for Quality Charleston Section 1122. Karl has served our Council as the Banquet Committee Chair since 2016 and our Vice Chair for FY16 and FY17. He has led the Council in the role of Chair since FY18.
Karl Krull has a vast background in manufacturing across numerous capacities including Production, Logistics, Shipping/Receiving/Warehousing, Product Development, and Human Resources. His experience covers the paper converting, hydraulic valve, and automotive industries.
Karl earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and his MBA from Clemson University. He started his career manufacturing milk and juice cartons in Raleigh, NC followed by hydraulic valves in Upstate, SC. Karl then worked in the automotive industry in Logistics Operations before moving to Human Resources. He currently serves the state of South Carolina in a workforce development capacity. Karl currently holds a Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) and is a SHRM-Certified Professional from SHRM.
Karl has served on several Lowcountry educational institution and STEM community advisory boards along with serving as the chair of the American Society for Quality Charleston Section 1122. Karl has served our Council as the Banquet Committee Chair since 2016 and our Vice Chair for FY16 and FY17. He has led the Council in the role of Chair since FY18.
Nancey Tsai, Vice Chair
Nancey T. Tsai (M’16) became an associate member of IEEE in 2016. She received the Doctor of Medicine degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1998, completed her general surgery residency at Swedish Medical Center, commenced her Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Louisiana State University in New Orleans, and completed her Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at Stanford University in 2006. She has a specialty certificate in Sports Medicine (2012). She is currently in private practice in Charleston, South Carolina and also serves as Clinical Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. She has been the past Chair of the American Council on Exercise Board of Directors. She is an advocate for fitness and sports safety, a two-time member of the U.S. Field Archery Team, and has been a national coach to U.S. Paralympic archers. Dr. Tsai is a fellow of the ABPMR, is a member of the AAPMR, and a member of the Medical Society of South Carolina.
Nancey T. Tsai (M’16) became an associate member of IEEE in 2016. She received the Doctor of Medicine degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1998, completed her general surgery residency at Swedish Medical Center, commenced her Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Louisiana State University in New Orleans, and completed her Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at Stanford University in 2006. She has a specialty certificate in Sports Medicine (2012). She is currently in private practice in Charleston, South Carolina and also serves as Clinical Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. She has been the past Chair of the American Council on Exercise Board of Directors. She is an advocate for fitness and sports safety, a two-time member of the U.S. Field Archery Team, and has been a national coach to U.S. Paralympic archers. Dr. Tsai is a fellow of the ABPMR, is a member of the AAPMR, and a member of the Medical Society of South Carolina.
- Shawn Gordon, Secretary
John Oldham, Treasurer
John Oldham has been a member of the Lowcountry manufacturing community for over (23) years. His experience includes product development, quality assurance, operations, and business development. John’s industry experience has been in such diverse industries as aerospace, flow control valves, medical device, laboratory equipment, and luxury lighting. John is currently the Director of Quality / Continuous Improvement at The Urban Electric Co. John earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. He also pursued a MBA degree at Augusta State University. He started his career as a Manufacturing Engineer at Northrop Grumman in Perry, GA producing Boeing 747 doors and frames. After moving to Charleston in 1997, John became a member of ASME and acquired his EIT certificate at The Citadel. John has also been a member of ASQ and a board member of SME for several years. John helped revive the local SME chapter as the Secretary, Treasurer, and Chair-Elect. John initiated the annual SME Golf Outing that contributed to multiple STEM programs for many years. John served as a board member for Lowcountry Manufacturing Council and was an active member of the South Carolina Manufacturing Alliance. In addition, he served on the Lowcountry Manufacturing and Quality Expo committee. Lastly, John served as both Treasurer and President of the Racquet Club Villas at Seabrook Island for (15) years.
John Oldham has been a member of the Lowcountry manufacturing community for over (23) years. His experience includes product development, quality assurance, operations, and business development. John’s industry experience has been in such diverse industries as aerospace, flow control valves, medical device, laboratory equipment, and luxury lighting. John is currently the Director of Quality / Continuous Improvement at The Urban Electric Co. John earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. He also pursued a MBA degree at Augusta State University. He started his career as a Manufacturing Engineer at Northrop Grumman in Perry, GA producing Boeing 747 doors and frames. After moving to Charleston in 1997, John became a member of ASME and acquired his EIT certificate at The Citadel. John has also been a member of ASQ and a board member of SME for several years. John helped revive the local SME chapter as the Secretary, Treasurer, and Chair-Elect. John initiated the annual SME Golf Outing that contributed to multiple STEM programs for many years. John served as a board member for Lowcountry Manufacturing Council and was an active member of the South Carolina Manufacturing Alliance. In addition, he served on the Lowcountry Manufacturing and Quality Expo committee. Lastly, John served as both Treasurer and President of the Racquet Club Villas at Seabrook Island for (15) years.
Dick Tiano, Past Chair
Dick Tiano is a Senior Program Manager with Advanced Technology International (ATI) in Summerville, SC. Mr. Tiano has over five decades of manufacturing experience in numerous industry disciplines. For the past 30 years he has been actively involved with many DoD industrial base projects related to the use of technical data as it is evolves from 2D to 3D. Most recently his project involvement has been related to working with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) as they prepare for integrated use of the newer technical data formats such as 3D PDF, JT and HTML5 that will be provided by the various DoD services for use in the cataloging, provisioning and sustainment processes. Mr. Tiano also provides technical input for many Office of Naval Research –Manufacturing Technology Program (Navy ManTech) projects executed by the Naval Shipbuilding and Advanced Manufacturing Center (NSAM) program, managed by ATI. Mr Tiano has been involved with the council since 2012 in various roles, serving as Chair and Treasurer. He is also involved with SME Chapter 430 and has served as an officer for the past 10 years. Mr Tiano has been involved with the local schools STEM and First Robotics programs. He has a strong passion for the younger generation to ensure we provide what they need to be the future of our country.
Dick Tiano is a Senior Program Manager with Advanced Technology International (ATI) in Summerville, SC. Mr. Tiano has over five decades of manufacturing experience in numerous industry disciplines. For the past 30 years he has been actively involved with many DoD industrial base projects related to the use of technical data as it is evolves from 2D to 3D. Most recently his project involvement has been related to working with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) as they prepare for integrated use of the newer technical data formats such as 3D PDF, JT and HTML5 that will be provided by the various DoD services for use in the cataloging, provisioning and sustainment processes. Mr. Tiano also provides technical input for many Office of Naval Research –Manufacturing Technology Program (Navy ManTech) projects executed by the Naval Shipbuilding and Advanced Manufacturing Center (NSAM) program, managed by ATI. Mr Tiano has been involved with the council since 2012 in various roles, serving as Chair and Treasurer. He is also involved with SME Chapter 430 and has served as an officer for the past 10 years. Mr Tiano has been involved with the local schools STEM and First Robotics programs. He has a strong passion for the younger generation to ensure we provide what they need to be the future of our country.
FY21 Committee chairs
Ivan Henderson, Marketing Committee Chair