1. SCOTT H. FORTIER
2 Hartshorn Street
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Residence: (508) 588-7522
Cell: (508) 944-1507
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
46 years in the Chemistry field; 13 in manufacturing environments with emphasis on QC/QA and
process chemistry; 33 in the public sector; 33 years with managementsupervisory experience.
EXPERIENCE
1992 to COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, EXECUTIVE OFFICE
2015 OF ENERGY& ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Chief of Technical Services: Manage technical assistance staff to assist industry to comply
with provisions of environmental laws and regulations, and to realize opportunities for reduction
in toxics use and resource maximization. Review/approve technical staff reports to companies
presenting chemical and engineering recommendations to accomplish this end. Conduct
outreach activities including workshops/conferences and training. Coordinate activities for a
team of professionals. Research/stay abreast of state-of-the-art technologies, methods and
innovations. Maintain contact with other appropriate government agencies, academic, trade and
industry groups. Comment on regulations and proposed environmental policy, internal protocols.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Manage technical assistance effort provided to industry by a staff of
professional engineers/scientists, perform outreach activities to establish a
strong successful referral network.
 Coordinate internal training on Energy Efficiency & Water Conservation,
Toxic Use Reduction and data management for department staff.
 Design/provide training to industry on relevant environmental regulations,
pollution prevention and Resource Conservation.
 Coordinate staff presentations at Conferences and Resource Conservation
workshops.
1989 to PACIFIC ANCHOR CHEMICAL CORP., CUMBERLAND, RI
1991 (A division of Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.)
Quality Control Manager: Supervised Q.C. staff; insured operational readiness for a 7 day/wk,
24 hour/day operation; ensured state-of-the-art methodology; coordinated all quality related
activities; wrote/revised Q.C. procedures/test methods; resolved product quality problems;
interacted with customer's technical staff to assure consistency of test methods and product
specifications.
1989 DRYVIT SYSTEMS INC., WEST WARWICK, RI
Corporate Quality Assurance Manager: Audited for quality at six production sites throughout
the United States and Canada, verifying that current formulas and quality control test methods
were utilized and all appropriate quality control testing was being conducted.

2. 1985 to TACC INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, ROCKLAND, MA
1989
Laboratory Manager: Supervised staff; coordinated laboratory operations; directed corporate
recycle and hazardous waste efforts; investigated and resolved all customer complaints.
1982 to ICI AMERICAS INC., DIGHTON, MA
1985
Laboratory Manager: Supervised laboratory technicians who utilized a variety of wet chemical
and instrumental methods to analyze numerous materials and products; developed analytical
test methods.
1979 to NEW ENGLAND NUCLEAR CORP., WESTWOOD, MA
1981
Quality Control Supervisor: Supervised Q.C. staff; coordinated testing; developed Q.C.
procedures; assured FDA compliance; prepared and implemented department budget and
coordinated facility recycle program.
1969 to UNITED STATES COAST GUARD, RESEARCH and DEVELOPMENT
1979 CENTER, GROTON, CT
Research Chemist/Marine Chemist: Developed instrumental analytical methods to
classify/identify petroleum oils; evaluated/selected new instrumentation; installed field
laboratories across the United States and trained their staffs in analytical techniques; planned
and participated in oceanographic research cruises.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry/Biology
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, MA
Post-Graduate Coursework in Chemistry at Connecticut College, the
University of Rhode Island and Bridgewater State University
HONORS/AWARDS
Meritorious achievement award from the U.S. Secretary of Transportation recognizing an
exceptional contribution to the oil analysis effort which gained the department recognition as a
world authority on the forensic analysis of oil.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Chemical Society
American Society for Quality Control
Society of Plastics Engineers