Kelly Klepinger - President
Kelly Klepinger
Ms. Klepinger founded LAS, Inc. in 1997 with Dr. Donn Storch, building upon her experience in program management,
LIMS implementations, and information technology background. As LAS, Inc. enters its second decade of operation, Ms.
Klepinger continues lead and serve LAS, Inc. employees, stakeholders, and clients. Her business skills combined with
expert knowledge of contracting (governmental and private sector) and the LIMS business industry provides
continual growth opportunities for
the company and its partners.
Kelly Klepinger |
| Current Position |
1997-Present LAS, Inc., Beavercreek, OH
President
- Develop and implement procedures for LIMS requirements analysis and instrument interfacing
- Research, analyze and evaluate the LIMS industry and vendors
- Maintain current database of companies' capabilities and histories
- Program management support, LIMS requirements analysis, instrument interfacing, system design
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| Prior Experience |
1995 - 1997 Department of Defense WPAFB, OH
LIMS Program Manager
- Managed development & implementation of Joint Service (20 sites) LIMS
- Only Program Manager in organization to fully implement their acquisition program below cost and within
schedule
- Successful implementation encouraged other federal agencies/labs to procure the same system worth
>20 million dollars
- Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR)
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1994 - 1995 Department of the Air Force, WPAFB, OH
Program Analyst (Information Technology)
- Monitored cost/schedule/performance of major DoD contracts and contractors and developed requirements
documents and contract change requests
- MRP II Hardware Advisor POC - identified and purchased 19+ million dollars of computer hardware for a
500 million dollar program
- Liaison between Government IT users and commercial software developers/integrators
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1992 - 1994 Department of the Air Force, WPAFB, OH
Computer Specialist
- Performed audits and compliance assessments of existing (and in
development) Financial Systems
- Developed, organized and managed Government financial system assessment team
- Managed maintenance and modification of AF (legacy) Logistics Systems
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| Education |
1994 - 1996 Central Michigan University, Dayton, OH
- MS Business Administration
1988 - 1991 Wright State University, Dayton, OH
- BS Business Administration (Finance)
- Graduated Cum Laude
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Donn Storch, PhD. - V.P., Technical Services
Donn Storch, PhD
Dr. Storch serves as the Vice President of Technical Services for LAS, Inc. and co-founded the Company with
Kelly Klepinger in 1997. In this role, he provides expert guidance for all clients seeking to implement or
upgrade a LIMS. Dr. Storch has decades of experience in the fields of chemistry and information technology,
and was a tenured Professor of Chemistry at the United States Air Force Academy.
Major accomplishments include atomic-level, chemical, and biological research in multiple fields of study as well
as advancement of computer telecommunications research. Dr. Storch is a National Research Council advisor for
Computational Chemistry, and holds a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin.
Donn Storch, PhD. |
| Current Position |
1997-Present LAS, Inc., Beavercreek, OH
VP Technical Services
- Manage design, development, and integration of laboratory automation technologies
- Develops corporate software tools and evaluates commercial products
- Project Management, LIMS training and testing
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| Prior Experience |
1997 - 1998 AT&T, Dayton, OH
Principal Engineer, LIMS Acquisition
- Functional advisor to Government for LIMS implementation in DoD Depots
- Developed interface software with CASE tools and interfaced over 100 laboratory instruments for
DoD project
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1994 - 1997 Kestrel Associates, Dayton, OH
Principal Information Engineer
- Network design and computer telecommunications consultant
- Analyzed, tested, and designed implementation of network security products
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1991 - 1994 US Air Force WPAFB, OH
Program Manager, Fuels & Lubrication Technology R&D Lab
- Managed 100+ researchers in aviation fuels, lubricants and combustion specialties
- Chaired environmental committees and arranged technology transfers
- Provided strategic oversight for implementation and use of LIMS and statistical processes
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1989 - 1991 US Air Force, Washington, DC
Action Officer, Joint Chiefs of Staff
- Chief Scientist and Technology Staff Advisor
- Telecommunication Engineer for World Wide DoD Data & Voice network design
- Researched and briefed cryptology & other technologies to senior DoD officials
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1978 - 1989 US Air Force, US Air Force Academy
Tenured Professor of Chemistry
- Directed physical chemistry, advanced physical chemistry, & first year chemistry programs
- Taught instrument interfacing, data transmission methods, and quantum chemistry
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1975 - 1978 US Air Force WPAFB, Dayton, OH
Program Manager, Fuels & Lubrication Technology R&D Lab, AF Computer Programming Center
- Developed techniques to interconnect different computers
- Developed network operating systems to support encrypted communications
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| Education |
1985 University of Texas, Austin, TX
- Ph.D., Physical Chemistry
1974 University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
1972 University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
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| Research Experience |
- High-speed computer telecommunications
- Properties of clusters of atoms
- Reactions on surfaces and surface rearrangements
- Chemically pumped lasers
- Oxidative stability of jet fuels
- Strength of polymers
- Thermal degradation of explosives
- Kinetics of enzymes
- National Research Council advisor for Computational Chemistry
- Computer software for course management and computer-aided instruction
- Director of Research - assisted in securing support
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Richard Klepinger, CQA - Director, Quality & Strategic Development
Richard Klepinger
Mr. Klepinger is the Director of Quality and Strategic Development for LAS, Inc. In this role, Mr. Klepinger uses
his expert knowledge of corporate quality and total quality management (TQM) methodologies to assist clients
in assessing and standardizing their laboratory environments.
Mr. Klepinger has worked with top levels of
Federal Government officials to standardize and document organizational standards and software processes. A major
accomplishment is his work with the Air Force Materiel Command which resulted in one of the first Federal
Organizations to achieve SEI Level III certification. Mr. Klepinger has also directed large quality
assurance/management projects in commercial organizations, developing plans and guidelines for program completion.
Richard Klepinger, CQA |
| Current Position |
1997-Present LAS, Inc., Beavercreek, OH
Director of Quality & Strategic Development
- Manage, develop, and implement quality methodologies and TQM
- Principal business reengineering expert, and Certified TQM Professional
- Quality studies & consulting services for laboratory certifications
- LIMS requirements analysis & business process modeling
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| Prior Experience |
1996 - 1997 NCI Information Systems, Inc., Dayton, OH
Director of Quality Assurance
- Development and implementation of standardized software development methodology for the US Air Force's
Material Systems Group (MSG)
- Team leader at high level Air Force organization - standardized and documented organizational
standard software processes in support of SEI Level III Certification
- Facilitator/communications liaison for AF Key Process Functional Areas
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1988 - 1996 Entek, Inc., Dayton, OH
Manager of Quality Assurance
- Established and directed the TQM effort in a DoD wide (500 million dollar) MRP II Program
- Managed test and evaluation team
- Developed and implemented Program Office plans and guidelines for Software Quality Assurance
- Evaluated/recommended improvements to software development processes/products
- Established corporate Quality and Information Systems plans and processes
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1986 - 1988 Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Cincinnati, OH
Sr. Information Systems Quality Assurance Analyst
- Established IT QA functions
- Created QA charter and guidelines
- Analyzed and recommended computer hardware and software for IT functional area
- Created and maintained corporate Training and Acceptance Test IMS regions
- Developed economic justification guidelines for data systems
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Park College, Dayton, OH
Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH
Harvard University, Boston, MA
- Management Studies Program
Quality Assurance Institute, Orlando, FL
- Certified Quality Analyst (CQA)
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Venise Bolduc - Director, Environmental/Clinical Programs
Venise Bolduc
Ms. Bolduc is a highly-experienced Technical Consultant in commercial and customer-developed LIMS products,
technical evaluations, and functional analyses with expertise in the fields of Public Health,
Water/Wastewater, Environmental, and Forensics Laboratories.
She effectively manages and provides support for LIMS implementations in laboratory settings.
In addition to managerial capabilities, Ms. Bolduc has over nine years LIMS-related experience
including technical/functional requirements analysis, implementation project management, functional
workflow configuration, and full supporting processes such as Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
authorship, parallel studies, statistics development, and LIMS validation. Ms. Bolduc also provides
training for clients with new or newly-upgraded LIMS environments (from syllabus creation to delivery).
Venise Bolduc |
| Current Position |
1999-Present LAS, Inc., Beavercreek, OH
Director of Environmental and Clinical Programs
- Commercial and customer-developed LIMS product technical evaluations and analysis
- Laboratory Business Process Improvement consulting
- Provide overall management and direction for environmental programs
- Corporate functional expert for environmental and clinical laboratory operations/LIMS
- Network design/instrument interfacing and implementation consulting
- LIMS and associated 3rd party package training
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| Prior Experience |
1997 - 1998 DLZ Laboratories, Columbus, OH
Operations Manager
- Developed workflow systems to enable laboratory processes to account for expansive growth (4000%
over past four years)
- Project manager for all large contracts (Ohio EPA, Indiana DEM, US Corps of Engineers, etc.)
- Laboratory management and operations
- Laboratory quality assurance and workflow improvement advisor
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1992 - 1997 Bowser-Morner, Inc., Dayton, OH
Laboratory Manager (Analytical Services)
- LIMS implementation and management
- Fiscal management and logistics
- Technical consulting for a 60 person multiple-discipline lab
- Project point of contact and contract manager for commercial and governmental contracts
- Laboratory business process and workflow improvement
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1989 - 1992 Environmental Diagnostics, Portland, ME
Assistant Laboratory Director
- Designed and implemented Environmental Division to full EPA certification
- Managed 40+ analysts and technicians
- Program management for major contracts
- Project management and laboratory quality assurance
- Chaired environmental committees
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| Education |
1977 Salisbury State University, Salisbury, MD
1991 University of Maine, Augusta, ME
- BS, Business Administration
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Philip Engler, PhD. - Principal LIMS Consultant
Philip Engler, PhD
Dr. Philip Engler has managed project teams at all phases of the development life cycle, bringing direction
and focus to highly visible efforts. His experience implementing COTS LIMS products ensures an ability to
recognize and understand needs and requirements of each client.
As a Principal LIMS Consultant, Dr. Engler has expert knowledge in laboratory quality assurance assessments. Dr.
Engler is an ISO 17025 Assessor and has highly valuable industry training and certifications,
including Six Sigma Black Belt. Dr. Engler received a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from
Northwestern University.
Philip Engler, PhD. |
| Current Position |
2005-Present LAS, Inc., Beavercreek, OH
Principal LIMS Consultant
- Laboratory Quality Assurance assessments and consulting
- ISO 17025 Subject Matter Expert and Trainer
- LIMS Implementation Consulting to include hands-on COTS configuration and implementation
- Laboratory Business Process Modeling, Process Improvement & Change Management
- LIMS Requirements Elicitation
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| Prior Experience |
2003-2005 Philip Engler Consulting, LLC, Columbus, OH
Laboratory Management Consultant
- Quality management consultant to state agriculture and state and university veterinary laboratories
- ISO 17025 Quality Manuals and SOP development
- ISO 17025 Quality System Training
- Database development to manage distribution of ISO 17025 quality system documents
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2001-2003 OH Dept of Agriculture, Reynoldsburg, OH
Division Chief, Consumer Analytical Laboratory
- Managed 40-person regulatory laboratory responsible for identifying trace organic contaminants and additives in a variety of
matrices and microbiological contaminants in food and drinking water
- Strategic direction to implement effective use of LIMS to improve laboratory operations
- Quality system procedure development and implementation for document control, management reviews, internal auditing, and corrective/preventive
action
- Develop and implement budgeting, cost-based pricing and cost tracking processes
- Hands-on COTS LIMS implementation
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1996-2001 Ashland Specialty Chemical Company, Dublin, OH
Coordinator - Separations & Environmental Analysis, Analytical Services and Technology
- Supervised ISO-9001 registered chromatography laboratory
- Supervised teams providing environmental air testing for EPA compliance and engineering studies
- Provided strategic oversight for implementation and use of LIMS and statistical processes
- Hands-on COTS LIMS implementation
- Provided strategic oversight for specification, acquisition and implementation of chromatography data system
- Authored "Critical Skills and Training Assessments in an Analytical Laboratory" in Managing the Modern Laboratory
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1994-1996 James River Corporation, Milford, OH
Manager, Analytical Services, Packaging Technical Center
- Managed 15-person analytical laboratory and coordinated analytical support to food and consumer packaging business development
projects & manufacturing plants
- Used applied statistics to analyze data and SPC (i.e., trend analysis) to implement preventive actions and to solve production
problems
- Implemented LIMS for sample tracking
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1978-1992 British Petroleum, Cleveland, OH
Group Leader/Research Scientist II, Structural Analysis Branch, Analytical Sciences Division, BP Research
- Developed, implemented, evaluated and applied advanced materials characterization techniques for correlating processing parameters
with structure and properties for polymer films, adhesives, composites, ceramics, engineered structures and reservoir drilling
cores
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| Education |
1978 Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
- PhD, Materials Science and Engineering
1972 Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
- MS, Materials Science and Engineering
1970 Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
- BS, Materials Science and Engineering
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| Additional Qualifications |
- Completed 160-hour Six Sigma Black Belt course through Arizona State University
- Completed ISO 17205 assessor course through A2LA
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| Memberships |
- Analytical Laboratory Managers Association (ALMA)
- American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA)
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Everett Welch - Senior Scientist
Everett Welch
As a Senior Scientist and LIMS Consultant, Mr. Welch provides expert LIMS requirements elicitation, project
management, and laboratory process improvement guidance. As a project manager for a major Texas municipal
water system, Mr. Welch facilitated a LIMS replacement within budgetary and time constraints.
Mr. Welch's management experience includes financial planning, risk and gap analysis, test planning, and
assessments of laboratory business methodologies. He has extensive Environmental, Forensic and Public Health
LIMS experience. Mr. Welch is a 30-year veteran of the United States Navy (active and reserve duty), and
has a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Everett Welch |
| Current Position |
2005-Present LAS, Inc., Beavercreek, OH
Senior Scientist/Consultant
- LIMS requirements analysis
- LIMS implementation project management
- Laboratory process improvement consulting
- Requirements elicitation and workflow modeling
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| Prior Experience |
1992 - 2005 San Antonio Water System, San Antonio, TX
Application Architect Project Manager
- Project manager for the procurement of the system's replacement LIMS (.5 million dollar project)
- Architect/developer in the design, development and maintenance of the enterprise LIMS, Office of
Energy Management, and Construction Compliance Monitoring applications
- Specify, track, coordinate and facilitate the efforts of 38 team members and 3 stakeholders
while developing application models and contracting standards in use by the newly-formed
Corporate Initiatives Group
- Coordinated use of continuous improvement methods, process analysis and documentation, cost & benefits
analysis, needs assessments, and test plans for complex systems
- Successfully automated and interfaced the LIMS application with 12 operating divisions including highly
scientific, quality assurance, inventory, and methodology library modules
- Developed ad hoc decision support systems on behalf of enterprise operations encompassing analytical,
quality control, and financial performance criteria
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1976 - Present US Navy (Active and Reserves)
Chief Petty Officer, Logistics
- Manager responsible for unit administration, logistical support, information systems development
and training programs for the largest San Antonio reserve unit
- Manages the personnel and systems/process necessary to maintain a high state of unit and individual
readiness
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1988 - 1992 Innovative Programs, Inc., San Diego, CA
National Sales Manager
- Led a 6 person team in global sales and service of custom designed software and systems
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1986 - 1988 Southwest Marine, Inc., San Diego, CA
Production Manager/Contracts Performance Manager
- Supervised 20 production trades and 13 subcontractors in key Pentagon-monitored Navy projects
- Progressed major Defense Agency projects and proposed recommendations for greater contractor
efficiency and effectiveness
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Education |
2007 University of Texas at San Antonio
2002 University of Texas at San Antonio
- BBA, Information Systems
- Graduated Cum Laude
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| Additional Qualifications/Memberships |
- Association of Information Technology Professionals San Antonio Chapter - President and Director of
the Board
- MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
- Microsoft Visio & Project
- Microsoft SQL & Visual Studio 2003 .Net Architect
- VB.Net, VBA, VB Script
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