TestAmerica Names Linda Scharpenberg Ed.D. as Irvine, California Laboratory Director

TestAmerica, the leader in environmental testing, announced this week that Linda Scharpenberg has joined TestAmerica as Laboratory Director of its Irvine, California laboratory.  Ms. Scharpenberg joins TestAmerica from Eurofins Calscience and brings to the position over 21 years of experience in the environmental laboratory industry in California.
 
Linda is a proven leader who advocates change, continuous improvement and team building.  She has extensive hands-on experience in the environmental laboratory industry applying analytical and QA/QC theories, principles, and practices to chemical testing.  Linda has served as a Technical Director, Quality Assurance Director, Customer Service Manager, EH&S Manager, Department Manager and an analyst.  
 
In addition to her B.S. in Environmental/Occupational Science, Ms. Scharpenberg also holds an MBA and recently received her Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from the Chapman University System.  Ms. Scharpenberg complements her well-rounded industry experience and strong educational background with a leadership vision that is grounded in the belief that three key elements; quality, client satisfaction and employee satisfaction, ultimately lead to bottom-line growth and overall organizational success.
 
About TestAmerica
 
TestAmerica is the leading environmental testing firm in the United States, with over 80 locations providing innovative technical expertise and comprehensive analytical testing services. Specialty analyses include source, ambient and indoor air, water quality, compliance, desalination, shale gas, specialty organics, emergency response, industrial hygiene, dioxins, drinking water, sediments and tissues, PPCPs and emerging contaminants, explosives, Federal/DoD, and radiochemistry and mixed waste testing.
 
TestAmerica affiliate companies include EMLab P&K, the leader in analytical microscopy and indoor air quality; and TestAmerica Air Emissions Corp. (METCO Environmental), specializing in air emissions testing. TestAmerica currently employs nearly 2,400 professionals dedicated to exceptional service and solutions for our clients’ environmental testing needs.

Contact Information

J. Thomas Yoder

Marketing Director

TestAmerica

(1) 865-291-3000

tom.yoder@testamericainc.com