John Merrill
President

Bart Larsen
Director of Operations

Tim Biel, M.S., P.E.
Director of Technical Services

Brenton Ing
Director of Administration

Chris Livesay, CPA, MBA
Director of Finance

DJ Peters
Corporate Operations Manager

Drew Bellon
Regional Manager, Arizona

K. Craig Vaughn, P.E.
Regional Manager, Colorado

Orvin “Pouchi” Russell
Intermountain Regional Manager, Utah & Idaho

Marlon Jones, P.E.
Regional Manager, Texas

Eric Dunn
Corporate Business Development Manager

About the CMT Technical Services Leadership Team

  • Corporate CMT Leadership

    Corporate Leadership

    The CMT Technical Services team guides 300+ professionals who deliver materials testing and inspection excellence from Utah to Texas.

    John Merrill, President, sets our company vision, leveraging 25 years in geotechnical engineering and client service. Bart Larsen, Director of Operations, optimizes field operations and safety protocols across all regions. Learn how his team supports our full-service disciplines. Tim Biel, Director of Technical Services, leads laboratory accreditation and quality programs in line with ACI and ASCE standards. Chris Livesay, Director of Finance, ensures fiscal health, integrating data from our 25-year company journey. Eric Dunn, Corporate Business Development Manager, builds partnerships that open new market sectors.

  • Regional CMT Leadership

    Regional Leadership

    Marlon Jones, P.E., Regional Manager in Texas, multi-disciplinary teams delivering engineering solutions in the Southwest. K. Craig Vaughn, P.E. – Regional Manager in Colorado, specializes in mountain-region geotechnical design and ASTM testing protocols.  Drew Bellon – Regional Manager in Arizona, maintains enduring client relationships and embraces emerging testing technologies to enhance project efficiency. Orvin Russell, Intermountain Regional Manager (UT & ID), champions local infrastructure projects and cross-training initiatives to expand our our core markets.

  • Questions?

    Questions?

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  • Why Join the CMT Team?

    Why Join the CMT Team?

    Our culture—shaped by the CMT Technical Services leadership team—supports career growth. View open roles on our ApplicantPro portal.

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