Software Sector
The charge of the Software Sector is important in providing appropriate type evaluation criteria for software-based weighing or measuring device based on specifications, tolerances and technical requirements of NIST Handbook 44 Section 1.10 General Code, Section 2 for weighing devices, Section 3 for liquid and vapor measuring devices, and Section 5 for taximeters, grain analyzers, and multiple Dimension Measuring Devices. The Sector’s recommendations are presented to the NTEP Committee each January for approval and inclusion in NCWM Publication 14 Technical Policy, Checklists, and Test Procedures for national type evaluation.
The Sector is also called upon occasionally for technical expertise in addressing difficult Handbook 44 issues on the agenda of the NCWM Specifications and Tolerances Committee. Sector membership includes industry, NTEP laboratory representatives, technical advisors and the NTEP Administrator. Meetings are held annually, or as needed and are open to all NCWM members and other registered parties.
Software Sector Members
| OFFICE | NAME | AFFILIATION |
| Co-Chair | Norman Ingram | California |
| Co-Chair | James Pettinato | FMC Technologies Measurement Solutions, Inc. |
| Technical Advisor | Doug Bliss | Mettler-Toledo, Inc. |
| Secretary |
Teri Gulke | Liquid Controls, LLC |
| NTEP Administrator |
Jim Truex |
NCWM Headquarters |
| Public Sector Member | Dennis Beattie | Measurement Canada |
| Public Sector Member | Michael Frailer | Maryland |
| Public Sector Member | Edward Payne | Maryland |
| Public Sector Member | Ken Jones |
California |
| Public Sector Member | Ambler Thompson | NIST, Office of Weights and Measures |
| Private Sector Member | Mary Abens | Emerson Process Management |
| Private Sector Member | John Atwood |
Tyson Foods |
| Private Sector Member | Kevin Detert | Avery Weigh-Tronix |
| Private Sector Member | Cassie Eigenmann |
DICKEY-john Corporation |
| Private Sector Member | Andre Elle |
Endress + Hauser Flowtec AG |
| Private Sector Member | Thomas Fink | ITW Food Equipment / Hobart |
| Private Sector Member | Andrew Gell | Foss North America |
| Private Sector Member | Keith Harper |
Gencor Industries, Inc. |
| Private Sector Member | Tony Herrin |
Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co. |
| Private Sector Member | Paul A. Lewis, Sr. |
Rice Lake Weighing Systems, Inc. |
| Private Sector Member | Rick Lydon | Sick, Inc. |
| Private Sector Member | Michael McGhee |
Itron, Inc. |
| Private Sector Member | Richard Miller |
FMC Technologies Measurement Solutions, Inc. |
| Private Sector Member | Adam Oldham | Gilbarco, Inc. |
| Private Sector Member | Michael Parks |
Vulcan Materials Company |
| Private Sector Member | Mike Roach |
VeriFone |
| Private Sector Member | Robin Sax |
CompuWeigh Corporation |
| Private Sector Member | David Vande Berg |
Vande Berg Scales |
| Private Sector Member | John Wind | Bizerba USA, Inc. |