WHO IS PSC?

Meet Our Staff

Welcome to our “Meet Our Staff” page, where you will have the opportunity to get to know the remarkable individuals behind Product Safety Consulting. Our dedicated team of engineers collectively possesses over 150 years of invaluable product design and compliance experience. We not only understand the intricacies of navigating the multifaceted regulatory landscape but also appreciate the unique challenges that product developers encounter at every stage. Whether you are at the inception of your product’s journey or seeking guidance throughout the development process, our team of experts is unwaveringly committed to providing the support and expertise you need. Furthermore, our engineers are not just passionate about safety; many of them are actively engaged in shaping and authoring industry standards, showcasing our profound dedication to excellence in product safety.

John Allen

President & Founder

John founded Product Safety Consulting in 1988. He has 32 years of Product Safety and Compliance experience in a variety of consumer, industrial, and commercial electrical products. He has helped manufacturers understand and feel good about overall Product Safety and also get them into Compliance with Certification Bodies around the world (UL, Intertek, CCC, CE, etc).

Patrick Gorman

Senior Engineer

Patrick is an accomplished technologist with a broad range of experience. With time spent in communications repair and management in the US Marine Corps to years of product design and testing in the lighting field. Patrick honed his skills in the lighting field, dealing with product safety issues with companies like Advance Transformer, Venture Lighting, Intertek and Ohyama Lights. Patrick obtained his BSEET from DeVry University.

Lori Young

Consulting Engineer

Lori has extensive experience in the Electrical Hardware and Software Engineering fields, including design and project management for the Telecommunications, Medical Devices and Systems, Aviation industries, IT, and Health & Wellness areas. She has managed, designed, and developed new equipment projects for Tellabs and Baxter Healthcare. She has an Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Gary Tornquist

Sr. Consulting Engineer

Gary has over 25 years of experience as an engineer for electronic companies. He has designed power electronics, microwave test equipment, data acquisition & telecommunication equipment, information technology and consumer electronics. His certification expertise includes IEC 60950 and IEC 62368 and he is trained as a CFEI (Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator). A founding member of IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society.

Dan Arnold

Sales Engineer

Dan has over 30 years of experience in the product compliance field: two years as EMC engineer for a computer manufacturer, followed by almost 30 years at Underwriters Laboratories (UL) between staff and management roles in Engineering (safety & EMC), Sales and Sales Operations. He is a member of the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society and earned a BSEE degree from the University of Illinois.

Phil Meadow

Field Eval. Business Dev.

Phil has experience extending from the manufacturing sector to various safety laboratory roles, primarily with NRTLs. Background includes senior management positions overseeing domestic and international operations. Has worked in the development and implementation of business strategies related to field evaluations. Current memberships include IAEI and IEEE. Earned an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University

Ryan Rosenberg

Sr. Project Engineer

Working inside the Testing Inspection and Certification industry for 15+ years focused on product safety. Spent 4.5 years with UL as a laboratory technician in the power distribution, corrosion, and hazardous locations labs. Spent 10.5 years with TUV Rheinland as a Sr Test Engineer and Panel Shop Program Manager focusing on Industrial Machinery, Laboratory and Measurement equipment, and A/V equipment in addition to conducting Field Evaluations and Canadian Field Evaluations.

Noah Gottesman

Product Safety and Certifications Consultant

Noah has been working in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry for about 4 years. Prior to joining the Product Safety Consulting Team, he spent 3.5 years working with UL as a Certification
Engineer/Technical Project Manager within the Engineering and Industrial Automation Division. In this role, he primarily focused on evaluations of Industrial Control Equipment and Switching Devices, Factory Control Systems, Electrical Distribution and, the UL Panel Shop Program. Noah earned a BS in
Biomedical Engineering from the University at Buffalo.

Ryan Cotton

National Sales Manager

With nearly two decades of leadership in the product safety industry, National Sales Manager Ryan Cotton brings a proven track record of leading dynamic and results oriented teams. Most recently of UL’s Field Engineering division, Ryan has built a career helping customers solve their most complex challenges. He lives with his family in the Pacific Northwest.

Myriam Anderson

Director of Operations

Myriam Anderson is a highly skilled operations manager with many years of experience in optimizing efficiency and driving growth. With extensive experience across diverse industries, she possesses a keen eye for process improvement and resource allocation. Myriam’s strategic mindset, exceptional leadership abilities, and meticulous attention to detail make her a valuable asset in streamlining operations and delivering exceptional results for organizations.

Dionnie Rangel

Engineering Aide/Office Support

Dionnie is an accomplished professional with a diverse background across various roles, currently excelling as an Engineering Aide. In her pivotal role in engineering operations, she provides detailed administrative support and precise customer service, demonstrating her meticulous attention to both operational and client-related aspects. With a robust foundation in administrative assistance, Dionnie is committed to ensuring efficient office operations and seamless customer support. Beyond her core responsibilities, she actively seeks opportunities to contribute to the company's growth and operational efficiency, as evidenced by her dedication to customer satisfaction through prompt issue resolution and comprehensive support. Dionnie's distinctive skill set positions her as a valuable asset poised to make a significant contribution to our company's success.

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