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The William Henry Merrill Society

The words “Know by test and state the facts,” attributed to our founder, William Henry Merrill Jr., embody our principle of technical excellence.

The William Henry Merrill Society (WHMS) was established in 2006 as a tribute to the founder of UL Research Institutes, UL Standards & Engagement and UL Solutions to recognize the critical importance of the organizations’ technical experts. WHMS formally recognizes those in these organizations who have made significant and sustained contributions to advancing safety science. The Society represents the epitome of engineering, science, technical knowledge and expertise required to advance safety science. Members are committed to appropriately sharing their knowledge and experience with the staff and mentoring others who might someday become Society members.

Membership

WHMS members are designated Corporate Fellows or Distinguished Members of Technical Staff. Inductees must be technical professionals who have earned recognition both inside and outside the three UL organizations as leading authorities in their fields of expertise. They are selected through a detailed review of job experience, technical achievements, publications, patents, professional affiliations and overall contributions to the companies’ shared mission of working for a safer world. Membership is based on overall stature and contribution to that mission through technical excellence.

Corporate Fellows - Active

  • Michelle Andersen
  • Joseph Bablo
  • Adam Barowy
  • Kerry M. Bell
  • Sonya Bird
  • Ken Boyce
  • Dr. Paul Brazis
  • Pamela Gwynn
  • Howard Hopper
  • Dr. Gavin Horn
  • Dr. Judy Jeevarajan
  • Dr. Stephen Kerber
  • Dr. Daniel Madrzykowski
  • Steve Margis
  • Dirk Mueller
  • Robert Osborne
  • Robert Pollock
  • Gitte Schjøtz
  • Dwayne Sloan
  • Dr. Robert Slone
  • Anthony Tassone
  • Dr. Carl Wang
  • Dr. Craig Weinschenk
  • Michael Wiklund

Corporate Fellows - Retired

  • James Beyreis
  • Dr. Marilyn Black
  • Tom Blewitt
  • Thomas Burke
  • Dr. Anne Bonhoff
  • Dr. J. Thomas (Tom) Chapin
  • Dave Dini
  • John Drengenberg
  • George Fechtmann
  • Laurie Florence
  • Dr. Pravin Gandhi
  • Barbara R. Guthrie
  • Dr. William Hoffman
  • Randy Ivans
  • John Kovacik
  • Thomas Lanzisero
  • Dr. Thomas Neumann
  • Gus Schaefer
  • Don Talka