Brian P. Shiels is service line manager for the ArcWear division of Kinectrics (Louisville, Kentucky), which offers arc, flame, and thermal PPE testing and certification. In his position, he serves as managing director of the ArcWear division and has various client and projectmanagement responsibilities.

Shiels, who joined ASTM International in 2008, is past chair of the Committee on Standards. He currently serves as chair of the personal protective clothing and equipment committee (F23), and is past chair of its subcommittee on flame and thermal hazards (F23.80). In addition, Shiels is a past vice chair of the committee on textiles (D13) and a member of the committees on homeland security applications (E54), electrical protective equipment for workers (F18), pedestrian/ walkway safety and footwear (F13), and exoskeletons and exosuits (F48). He has received Awards of Appreciation, Service Awards, an Achievement Award, and an Award of Excellence from F23.

Shiels received a master’s degree in textile chemistry from North Carolina State University and a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of South Carolina. In addition to ASTM International, he is a member of the National Fire Protection Association and the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists