Tom Ryan joined Bowser Morner, Inc. in 1978 after earning a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Dayton. He has risen steadily
through the ranks of the Analytical Sciences laboratories ladder from
chemist to supervisor to operations manager to the position of
Chief Chemist and Technical Manager of Analytical Sciences Labs.
Tom has over 40 years' experience in chemistry and analytical
testing methodologies, including the Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM),
Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), Fourier Transform Infrared
Spectroscopy (FTIR), Glow Discharge Spectroscopy (GDS), Inductively
Coupled Plasma Spectroscopy (ICP), Xray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XRF),
Leco Carbon/Sulfur Analyzer, UV/ VIS Spectrophotometer, Karl Fischer
Titration, and Auto Titration.
Tom routinely assisted manufacturing and industrial clients with materials
characterization, chemical identification of unknown material,
identification of contaminants, cleanliness testing and studies to
determine corrosion resistance and the causes and impact of corrosion on
manufactured products and materials.
Tom served as Chief Chemist and Technical Manager until June 2025 when he retired with caveat. When needed, he returns to his desk at Bowser-Morner, where is is once again responsible for oversight of our Analytical Services and
Radon Reference Laboratories. His depth and breadth of knowledge is legendary and invaluable to the day-to-day operations of the division.
While he is sincerely missed by coworkers, Tom now enjoys partial retirement tending to his garden and spending time with his grandchildren.