Nancy Turner, President
Ms. Turner is responsible for all aspects of laboratory operations including marketing, client development/maintenance, bid preparation, sales presentations, administrative functions and corporate direction. Ms. Turner is a three-term member of the Arizona Environmental Laboratory Advisory Committee to the Department of Health Services. She holds memberships in the Southern Arizona Environmental Management Society (Past President), the Arizona laboratory Association (Past President), Business Principals of Tucson (Past President), and the HazWaste Society (now known as the Environmental Professionals of Arizona (EPAZ). She has been honored by YMCA of Tucson as a Woman on the Move Award Winner, Sertoman of the Year by Sertoman International and Community Achievement Award from Sertoma International for her work in the community.
Michael McGovern, Executive Vice President
Mr. McGovern is a native Tucsonan and a graduate of the University of Arizona (B.S.B.A. 1975). He is a principal in Turner Laboratories, Inc. and manages the financial and accounting aspects of the business. He was previously the chief financial officer for a large mechanical contractor in Tucson. As Executive Vice President, Mr. McGovern is responsible for all administrative functions and corporate direction of Turner Laboratories, Inc.
Terri Garcia, Technical Director
Ms. Garcia oversees the day-to-day laboratory activities including validation of analytical data, monitoring of quality control practices, ensuring that established and approved procedures are followed and that laboratory personnel are properly trained, as well as implementing new equipment and technologies. She is a graduate of the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. She performed the duties of analyst for five years in Turner Laboratories' organic chemistry department followed by one year as Quality Assurance Officer.
Dawn Weyer, Project Manager
Ms. Weyer's responsibilities revolve around Turner Laboratory's clients. She ensures that all reports are delivered in a timely manner, answers questions regarding laboratory results, and keeps up to date on new regulations affecting our clients. Ms. Weyer reviews projects, permits and time lines to ensure accuracy. As safety officer, it is her responsibility to maintain safety logs and test safety equipment on a regular basis. She is also key in maintaining Turner Laboratories database. Ms. Weyer is a graduate of Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Ecology from The Natural Resources, Ecology and Management Department.
Ron DiCenzo, Senior Inorganics Chemist
Mr. DiCenzo has been employed with Turner Laboratories for over 18 years. He holds the position of Senior Chemist in the inorganic chemistry department. He oversees the metals preparation area and operates instruments including inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer and optical emission spectrometer, graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometer, cold vapor atomic absorption spectrometer, and total organic carbon analyzer. Prior to joining Turner Laboratories, Mr. DiCenzo worked in the plating and metals industry.
Kirti Patel, Senior Organics Chemist
Mr. Patel has been employed with Turner Laboratories for over 20 years. He is the senior chemist in the organic chemistry department. He manages the volatile organics area and operates three purge and trap gas chromatograph/mass spectrometers. He is a graduate of Gujarat University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.
Justine McNeil, Senior Analyst
Ms. McNeil has been at Turner Laboratories for since 2003. She is the Senior Analyst in the Inorganic Department responsible for operating ion chromatograph and total organic carbon instrumentation. She is key in performing all wet chemistry analyses as well as training analysts. Prior to joining Turner Laboratories, Ms. McNeil had 15 years of experience in environmental chemical analysis and as a research specialist at The University of Arizona.
Erika Weidenschilling, Analyst
Ms. Weidenschilling is a graduate of the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. She is responsible for the Microbiology Department and is proficient in many of our wet chemistry analyses. She has contributed to the development of some of our most recent inorganic methods. Before coming to Turner Laboratories, Ms. Weidenschilling was a researcher at The University of Arizona.
Ginger Walter, Analyst
Ms. Walter is a graduate of The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. She is responsible for the preparative methods in both metals and semivolatile organics departments as well as operating cold vapor atomic absorption spectrometer and total organic carbon analyzer. Before coming to Tucson, Ms. Walter devoted three years as a chemistry laboratory teaching assistant.
Ruben Rivera, Field Technician
Mr. Rivera serves as Turner Laboratories field sampler. He is responsible for coordinating sample pickup all over the greater Tucson area. He is proficient in collecting composite and grab samples and provides flow monitoring services as well as basic field testing analysis. Mr. Rivera has also attained a 40-hour Hazwoper Certification that is refreshed annually.
Steven Lundberg, Sample Control Officer
Mr. Lundberg serves Turner Laboratories as sample control officer. He is responsible for receiving and logging samples, preparing bottle kits for clients, as well as shipping and receiving. Mr. Lundberg also maintains a 40-hour Hazwoper Certification and aids the safety officer in sorting hazardous materials.
Maxfield DiSante, Organics Analyst
Mr. DiSante is our semivolatile organics analyst. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and a Minor in Soil and Water Sciences. He operates four gas chromatographs with ECD, FID, and MS detectors and has contributed to the development of new sample preparation techniques. Prior to coming to Turner Laboratories, he spent three years performing undergraduate research with LCMS/MS and GCMS/MS.
Anais Santa Cruz, Administrative Assistant
Ms. Santacruz plays a role in many facets of the laboratory’s daily business activities. She is a graduate of Cochise College with an Associate’s Degree in Professional Administrative Assistance. She manages the field sampling schedule and assists clients personally, electronically and via telephone. Her bilingual skills make her a valuable asset in facilitating our clients’ needs.
