June 28, 2012: NATE Names Denny Smith Director of Certification
ARLINGTON, Va. — North American Technician Excellence (NATE) has announced the appointment of Denny Smith, Ph.D., as its new director of certification. Don Frendberg, chairman of the NATE board of trustees, and the selection committee stated that they chose Smith based on his executive-level association management experience and his expertise in exam development and certification.
As director of certification, Smith will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of NATE testing and certification. His primary responsibility will be leading the evaluation, development, and modification of NATE exams, ensuring they are valid, reliable, and up-to-date. As part of this role, Smith will be staff liaison on the NATE technical committee, which is comprised of more than 20 appointed industry professionals and over 70 subject matter experts who volunteer their time to collaborate on the exam development process.