AMPP Interview Series

Heather Groll , instructional designer and cathodic protection (CP) instructor at AMPP , explores the role of education course development within the association and the industry. Discussion topics include Groll’s unique corrosion career journey; highlights from her time with AMPP; recent course offerings and what could be in the pipeline; and key criteria considered by AMPP during the development...

What does it take to perform in extreme environments and manage challenges for land, maritime, and offshore infrastructure? In a roundtable conversation previewing the AMPP Western Conference, Farwest Corrosion Control’s Brandon LaVerne joins AMPP’s Jennifer Merck and Stephanie Chizik to discuss opportunities for corrosion and coatings professionals to learn, collaborate, and move forward. To lear...

Our ongoing “Chapter Takeover” series was created to strengthen connections across Latin America, provide a platform for Spanish-speaking members, and highlight the valuable work happening within AMPP’s regional chapters. This episode features Norberto Pesce , an AMPP cathodic protection specialist (CP4) and general manager of Mendoza, Argentina-based Omnitronic . The conversation examines highlig...

In a 2026 AMPP Ambassadors panel interview, Henkel’s  Brian Cheshire  (United States) and PPG’s  Mani Karuppiah  (United Arab Emirates) share practical lessons on coating performance, failure analysis, inspections, and field experience. As part of AMPP’s fifth anniversary “Then and Now” thought leadership series, Cheshire and Karuppiah explain how recent developments in these critical areas are dr...

The AMPP Central Conference takes place from September 28-30, 2026, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with a focus on practical corrosion mitigation and industrial coating solutions to address challenges related to large-footprint assets and difficult access. In this roundtable conversation, General Corrosion Corporation ’s Rachel Devereaux — co-chair of the conference — joins AMPP’s Greg Muha and Tiffany...

Bears chewing through equipment, a beaver hauling off a rectifier, and even a cow that may have kidnapped a data logger. The Mobiltex support team has heard it all. In this sponsored episode, Client Services Manager Shawn Lawrence shares real-world case studies from around the globe. Additional discussion topics include his perspective on technical support, field challenges, and the future of cath...

The corrosion industry is evolving rapidly, as artificial intelligence (AI), advanced analytics, digital inspection tools, and workforce challenges are all changing how organizations approach corrosion prevention and asset management. In our fifth anniversary “Then and Now” thought leadership series with 2026 AMPP Ambassadors,  Craig Botha  (Re:Ignite),  Paola Andrea Postigo Rojas  (NaTran), and ...

In the second episode of our AMPP Ambassadors series, Carlos Roberto Córdova (MM Contratistas, Peru), Syed Wajahat Hussain (ATCO Gas, Australia), and Juan Pablo Bohórquez Rico (Penspen, Mexico) share insights on asset integrity for pipeline and energy infrastructure systems. To explore challenges and opportunities in the field, our guests bring perspectives from pipeline integrity, cathodic protec...

Industry standards are built from decades of research, field experience, lessons learned, and collaboration across industries and continents. But how do they evolve? Who shapes them? And how do we ensure they remain relevant? In the inaugural episode of our  AMPP Ambassadors  series,  Washington Nyoni  (Corrosion Control Engineering, Australia),  George Joseph  (Saudi Aramco), and  Dr. Raghu Srini...

Rebecca Bickham, Editor-in-Chief of Materials Performance (MP) Magazine, joins Technical Editor Mersedeh Akhoondan to discuss MP’s 2027 Corrosion Innovation of the Year Awards  program. Discussion topics in this August 2026 episode include the importance of the upcoming nomination deadline of October 15; strategies to succeed with the judging panel; perks and prizes for award winners; answers to f...

In modern construction environments — where schedules are tighter, labor is limited, and budgets face constant pressure — efficiency is everything. That’s why many fabricators, engineers, and asset owners are exploring two-coat systems for structural steel, rather than the traditional three coats. In this sponsored episode with CoatingsPro Magazine and AMPP Media, Sherwin-Williams’ Greg Hansen and...

This “Chapter Takeover” series was created to strengthen connections across Latin America, provide a platform for Spanish-speaking members, and highlight the valuable work happening within AMPP’s regional chapters. In this episode,  Alberto Orostegui discusses pipeline inspection practices in Chile, all while highlighting key challenges, methodologies, and the importance of maintaining safe and re...

This “Chapter Takeover” series was created to strengthen connections across Latin America, provide a platform for Spanish-speaking members, and highlight the valuable work happening within AMPP’s regional chapters. In this episode, Luis Montoya explores how advanced ultrasonic techniques are used to detect and monitor corrosion in the mining industry, thereby helping to improve safety and asset re...

Matthew Rowland, CEO of BlastOne International , spoke with AMPP Media in an exclusive interview from the 2026 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo in Houston. Topics include the company’s consistent focus on corrosion management and innovation, including a new Performance 3 awards program to recognize improvements in project efficiency. Looking ahead, Rowland is already working on ambitious plans to acc...

This “Chapter Takeover” series was created to strengthen connections across Latin America, provide a platform for Spanish-speaking members, and highlight the valuable work happening within AMPP’s regional chapters. In this episode (sponsored by Becc Protective & Marine Coatings  and  Omnitronic S.A. ), Benjamín De León discusses why education is essential in the corrosion field. He highlights...

This “Chapter Takeover” series was created to strengthen connections across Latin America, provide a platform for Spanish-speaking members, and highlight the valuable work happening within AMPP’s regional chapters. In this episode, Paola Postigo shares her career journey in cathodic protection. This ranges from her experience in Bolivia to her current role in France highlighting key projects, cert...

Tim Fisher and Brendan Demler, co-presidents of  Canadian Industries Limited (CIL) , recently joined the CoatingsPro Interview Series to dissect many of the changes within their business and the broader industry. Discussion topics include product launches, store openings, and research and innovation trends in Canada, as well as other items on the horizon for the Canadian paints and coatings market...

This “Chapter Takeover” series was created to strengthen connections across Latin America, provide a platform for Spanish-speaking members, and highlight the valuable work happening within AMPP’s regional chapters. In this episode (sponsored by SERINCO ), Alonso Barrón discusses the role of nondestructive testing (NDT) in identifying leaks and corrosion in the oil and gas industry. He highlights k...

In this interview from the 2026 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo, Pam Nicoletti — president of the  Master Painters Institute (MPI) , an AMPP subsidiary — shares updates on MPI’s expansion into industrial testing and its recognition ( MPI Champion Awards ) of paint manufacturers and specialists. Future priorities for the organization include the development of additional industrial standards; promoti...

Hosted in Spanish, the “Chapter Takeover” series was created to strengthen connections across Latin America, provide a platform for Spanish-speaking members, and highlight the valuable work happening within AMPP’s regional chapters. In this episode (presented by DeFelsko ), Arturo Escobedo discusses the use of inspection instruments for coatings and corrosion in structural applications. He shares...

Mersedeh Akhoondan , technical editor of Materials Performance (MP) and senior corrosion engineer at HDR , discusses her unique role with the magazine and her career background in the corrosion control industry. In this interview from the 2026 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo, Akhoondan reflects on the growing presence of municipal water and wastewater professionals and advanced robotics and artifici...

Held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the AMPP Eastern Conference (October 19-21, 2026) will place a spotlight on pipeline integrity while addressing challenges such as aging assets, increasing electrical loads, regulatory pressures, and workforce shortages. In this episode, member leaders Greg Alexander and Tish Edmondson are joined by AMPP’s Tim Gonzalez and Greg Muha to preview the show. The ev...

Ahmed Mahgoub , cathodic protection (CP) specialist at Saudi Aramco, recently won AMPP’s 2026 John H. Fitzgerald III Award for the best article published in Materials Performance (MP). In this conversation, Mahgoub highlights his 20-year journey in the industry and shares details on his award-winning article (“Assessment of Inductive AC Interference Mitigation Strategies”), which addresses real-wo...

Rachelle Rigby, coating inspector at Remedy Asset Protection and conference manager at the Australasian Corrosion Association , spoke with AMPP Media about the ongoing “Women of AMPP” program. In her comments from the 2026 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo, Rigby emphasized the importance of networking, mentoring, and encouraging women to step out of their comfort zones. Rigby also highlighted global...

Paul N. Chang, director of the U.S. Department of War’s Office of Corrosion Policy and Oversight ( CPO ), spoke to AMPP Media on the sidelines of the recent 2026 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo. In his interview, Chang emphasized the importance of workforce development, practical technology application, and updating outdated policies, specifications, and standards to support national defense initiat...