About

Fortunately, the founder/operator of this website and set of services has had relevant business experience relating to government compliance.

The NIST Connection

Perhaps the most relative experience is Mr. Allen's time working under the umbrella organization of the United States' National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This association was through the agency's Manufacturing Extension Program (MEP), an outreach under the United States Department of Commerce.

Its mission is to promote Ameri-can innovation and industrial competitiveness

WIKIPEDIA

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a physical sciences laboratory and non-regulatory agency of the United States Department of Commerce. Its mission is to promote American innovation and industrial competitiveness. NIST's activities are organized into laboratory programs that include nanoscale science and technology, engineering, information technology, neutron research, material measurement, and physical measurement. 

From The NIST MEP website: "The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is based at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The national Program Office (NIST MEP) which provides the federal government funding for the MEP National Network™ is located in Gaithersburg, MD. 

"The MEP National Network comprises the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP), the 51 MEP Centers located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, the MEP Advisory Board, MEP Center boards, and the Foundation for Manufacturing Excellence, as well as over 1,400 trusted advisors and experts at approximately 450 MEP service locations, providing any U.S. manufacturer with access to resources they need to succeed."

Positions Held

Other Positions Relative To Training & Oversight

(Concurrent with Florida MEP position)

Notable Training Clients