President

ASNT LEVEL III CERT #168287
kmckinley@veracityts.com

Kevin McKinley comes to Veracity with over 34 years of non-destructive evaluation (NDE) experience beginning in the U.S. Air Force where he served over 20 years. Previously, McKinley worked as a Field Service Engineer in the NDE Group at a leading power generation products and services provider. As part of his responsibilities, McKinley acted as the prime development engineer for the General Electric Gas Turbine NDE Development program. He authored or coauthored over a dozen field procedures and presented a paper at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) on inspection options for GE Frame 7 components.

Prior to joining industry, McKinley finished his career in the Air Force as the Course Superintendent at the Nondestructive Inspection School and Department of Defense Joint Oil Analysis School. McKinley was instrumental in taking over the training for all Air Force inspectors on the Pratt & Whitney 4th Stage Low Pressure Turbine Eddy Current Inspection Course. His expertise in managing resources and personnel brought the course on board 4 months ahead of schedule and saved the Air Force a projected one million dollars.

McKinley graduated with Honors with a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics and a Minor in Aviation Safety. He also has two Associate Degrees in Nondestructive Testing Technology and Instructor of Technical and Military Sciences from the Community College of the Air Force.

VP, Business Development

ASNT LEVEL III CERT # 208239
skennedy@veracityts.com

Scott Kennedy has over 22 years of NDE experience in both the aerospace and power generation industries. Scott joins Veracity after serving in both the commercial and field service sectors of a major supplier of power generation products.  Scott’s experience in both the maintenance and commercial side of the power generation industry make Scott a key person in Veracity’s organization. Prior to that, Scott served 12 years in the U.S. Air Force as a Nondestructive Inspection Craftsman and was instrumental in the development of critical NDE inspections.

VP, Operations

lbaucum@veracityts.com

Lance Baucum has over 23 years of non-destructive evaluation (NDE) experience. He joins Veracity after serving as a Field Service Engineer within the NDE Group at a major global supplier of power generation products and services. Prior to that, Lance served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force finishing his career there as the Course Superintendent at the Nondestructive Inspection School and Department of Defense Joint Oil Analysis School.

Baucum has two Associate Degrees in Nondestructive Testing Technology and Instructor of Technical and Military Sciences from the Community College of the Air Force.

Director of Quality

ASNT LEVEL III CERT #219405
jsiewert@veracityts.com

Jeffery Siewert comes to Veracity with over 22 years of nondestructive examination (NDE), originating in the United States Air Force where he served 21 years. Previously, Jeffery worked as a Quality Assurance and Control auditor in the gas and oil industry.  He directly oversaw incoming/outgoing drill tooling repair maintenance, verifying compliance with industry standards.  Jeffery provided onsite auditing and training of all contracted NDE technicians working directly for the repair facility and contract machine sections. Prior to joining the civilian NDE sector, Jeffery finished his Air Force career as the Air Force Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) Field program manager.  He was directly responsible for equipment, training, certification and auditing standardization for 168 NDI Field labs which included 2,200 civilian and military NDI technicians spanning 8 Functional Commands Air Force wide.

Jeffery Siewert comes to Veracity with over 22 years of nondestructive examination (NDE), originating in the United States Air Force where he served 21 years. Previously, Jeffery worked as a Quality Assurance and Control auditor in the gas and oil industry.  He directly oversaw incoming/outgoing drill tooling repair maintenance, verifying compliance with industry standards.  Jeffery provided onsite auditing and training of all contracted NDE technicians working directly for the repair facility and contract machine sections. Prior to joining the civilian NDE sector, Jeffery finished his Air Force career as the Air Force Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) Field program manager.  He was directly responsible for equipment, training, certification and auditing standardization for 168 NDI Field labs which included 2,200 civilian and military NDI technicians spanning 8 Functional Commands Air Force wide.

Jeffery has earned his Bachelor of Science Degree Magna Cum Laude in Management and Human Resources from Park University.  He also has earned an Associates of Arts Degree from State Fair Community College and Associates of Applied Science Degree in Nondestructive Testing Technologies from the Community College of the Air Force