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NSF Intl Strategic Registrations Announces Leadership Change

1 May 2000

NSF International Strategic Registrations, Ltd. Announces Leadership Change NSF INTERNATIONAL LOGO NSF International Company Logo. (PRNewsFoto)[KC] ANN ARBOR, MI USA 03/10/2000    

    ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 1 Randy Dougherty has decided to
step down as president of NSF International Strategic Registrations, Ltd.
(NSF-ISR) (http://www.nsf-isr.org ).  To ensure a smooth transition, he will continue
to serve NSF-ISR in an advisory capacity.  Kevan Lawlor, treasurer of NSF-ISR
since its inception, has assumed leadership of the organization.  Lawlor also
will retain his current responsibilities as chief financial officer of NSF
International, the parent company of NSF-ISR.
    (Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000310/DEF001-a )
    Dr. Dennis Mangino, chairman of NSF-ISR, stated, "We are fortunate to have
Kevan Lawlor assume the leadership role of NSF-ISR.  His integrity,
experience, and industry knowledge will help NSF-ISR continue its excellent
growth and service to our clients."
    Prior to joining NSF International, Lawlor held financial management
positions at Uniroyal and Guardian Industries, both global automotive industry
suppliers.  His appointment reinforces NSF-ISR's strong commitment to the
automotive industry.  Of his new position, Lawlor noted, "Management systems
registration must provide measurable business benefits to our clients and
their customers.  As a certified financial internal auditor, coupled with my
industry experience and fifteen years with NSF, my primary focus will be
helping our clients achieve those benefits."
    Dougherty had been president of NSF-ISR since the company was founded in
1996.  Under his direction, the fast-growing management systems registrar
earned an outstanding reputation for service and responsiveness.  Quality
Digest, a leading trade publication, recently ranked NSF-ISR one of the top
three registrars in overall customer satisfaction.  "I have had the privilege
and honor to serve as the first president of NSF-ISR, helping to build its
solid reputation of credibility and integrity," commented Dougherty.  "With
its rapid growth, NSF-ISR faces new challenges and needs a different kind of
leadership.  I participated in the selection of Kevan Lawlor, and I am
confident that he is the best choice to lead NSF-ISR."
    Before his appointment as president of NSF-ISR, Dougherty distinguished
himself during twenty years with NSF International as a laboratory manager,
program manager, director of product certification and listings, and director
of field operations.  He holds a master's degree in public health from the
University of Michigan and a bachelor of science degree in biology from Lake
Superior State College.
    Mangino commented, "Randy Dougherty has contributed significantly to the
growth of NSF-ISR and NSF International throughout his career with his
professionalism, creativity and dedication.  I deeply value his integrity and
friendship, and I wish him success in his future endeavors."