Mark Michaud recently celebrated his 40th year with REM Surface Engineering. Mark is the inventor and pioneer of REM’s chemically accelerated finishing technology; currently serving as technical fellow. Mark Michaud is a leading scientist and technical mentor and continues to play a crucial role in the company’s future. Mark has authored numerous patents and technical papers and served a term on the AGMA board of directors. Mark continues to serve as vice-chair of the AGMA Aerospace Committee, as a member of the AGMA Wind Turbine Committee, and as a shadow delegate to ISO 614-4 Wind Turbine Committee. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Reed College and an MBA from the University of Hartford.