Dr. Johnson leads the technical and production teams at Novamet and Ultra Fine Specialty Products. Prior to joining Novamet in 2020, he was Vice President of Technology of Elmet Technologies (Lewiston, ME), where he led a team of engineers to develop new tungsten- and molybdenum-based products, to improve processes for existing product lines, and to utilize lower cost raw materials.

He previously held various positions at ATI Firth Sterling (Huntsville, AL), Kennametal (Latrobe, PA), Alcoa Howmet (Morristown, TN), AMTellect (State College, PA), and Penn State University (University Park, PA) in engineering, research, development, project management, and sales roles, mostly related to powder production and powder injection molding.

Dr. Johnson serves on the Editorial Boards of three metallurgical journals and is the Roadmap Chairman for the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) Technical Board. He co-chaired three conferences on Tungsten, Refractory Metals, and Hardmaterials. He served on the APMI (American Powder Metallurgy Institute) International Board of Directors from 2015 to 2018 and was awarded APMI Fellow status in 2019. He was awarded the MPIF Distinguished Service Award in 2021.

He has over 32 years industry related experience and is an expert in powder manufacturing and powder consolidation methods, especially powder injection molding, extrusion, metal additive manufacturing, and sintering techniques.

Michael Hinchion received his A.B degree in Economics, M.B.A in Banking and Finance and his J.D from Indiana University. He is a Certified Public Accountant and was Admitted to Bar.

He has served as general counsel to Novamet Specialty Products since 2015. Previously, he practiced public accounting and engaged in the private practice of corporate and tax law.

Neil Bizzaro has a BS in Biology from Ramapo College of New Jersey and graduated in 1989. He started with Novamet in February 1989 as a Quality  Control Lab Technician. In 1990, he was promoted to Customer Service/Inside Sales and again in 1998 to Regional Sales Manager for the US, Quebec, Canada, Japan & Korea markets.

Neil enjoys shooting guns, raising reptiles, and watching sports. He has been married 31 years and has one daughter and two granddaughters.

Additional Qualifications:

PM Short Course: 1998

ISO 9001: 2000: Internal Auditor Training: 1998

AS 9100: 2016: Internal Auditor Training: 2020

Austin Peterson holds a MS degree in Engineering Management and a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee. He is a minority owner at Specialty Motors Company, a specialized car dealership in Lebanon.

Prior to working at Novamet, Austin worked at Volkswagen and Tesla in their engineering departments. He worked on new model development for the new VW Passat, and process engineering for the Tesla Model 3.

Austin loves anything automotive related, and enjoys HPDE, autocross, and drag racing in his spare time.

Benjamin graduated from the University of Alabama with a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. Prior to joining Novamet and Ultra Fine Specialty Products, he worked at AMI Metals as an Aerospace Machining and Materials Sale Representative and at the University of Alabama as Engineering Team Lead.

He enjoys spending time volunteering, doing outdoor activities and playing with his German Shepherd.

Ralph Stella received his Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from William Paterson University. He has served as the Director of Operations for Novamet Specialty Products since 2014.

Previously, he worked as Production Manager, Production Supervisor and Director of Manufacturing at Novamet, with over 44 years’ experience.

Ralph has extensive training:

• PM Short Course (Metal Powder Industries Federation)
• Supervisory/Management Courses (Vale/Inco)
• Member INCO EHS Committee
• Member NFPA
• Member MPIF
• Certified ISO Internal Auditor

Andrew Atwood has a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Master of Business Administration from Tennessee Technological University. He has been with Novamet for the last three years.

He served seven years in the Air National Guard working as an Operations Intelligence Analyst and worked 2.5 years in the insurance industry in Accounting at Unum.

Andrew enjoys mountain biking, tennis, drumming, and racing cars.

As CFO, Mr. Gottilla was responsible for all accounting, payroll, purchasing and H.R. programs Novamet and Ultra Fine have in place through his partial retirement in May, 2023. He now continues in a part-time role, lending his considerable talent and experience to the Controller, continuing with responsibilities for purchasing critical raw materials and various financial reporting.

Dennis has been with Novamet from 1998 to the present time. Prior to 1998, he was a Finance Manager for Inco/Vale Ltd. (formerly the parent company of Novamet) for 23 years in the New York headquarters office. His major responsibilities as Finance Manager for Inco/Vale Ltd. included delivering accurate and timely financial statements, directing all financial functions and the management of accounts receivable, accounts payable and fixed assets.

Prior to his 47-year career with Novamet/Inco-Vale, he was an Accountant working for CPC International Inc. (now Unilever). In that role, he was responsible for the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, preparation of income, balance sheet reports and other financial reports.

He received his MBA, Accounting and Finance and his Bachelor of Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Krista DiGiacomo received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and a Graduate of Human Management from the University of Phoenix. She also received her Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate and is a Blueprint Certified Digital Marketing Associate.

Krista is currently the Manager, HR and Administrative Services for Novamet Specialty Products Corporation. She previously worked in Human Resources / Office Manager for SERVPRO and was the Development Administrator for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store.
She is an avid reader and enjoys cooking/baking, spending time with her grandchildren, playing with her dog, camping, traveling, and meditating.

Chuck Morgan attended Southeast Missouri University and authored/published a book on Transportation Brokerage, used by the United States Department of Transportation as a reference guide. He also designed one of the first Window Based Logistics software (from the user’s point of view).

He has served as Manager, Logistics and Warehouse for Novamet Specialty Products since 2014, where his department has had a 99.8% efficiency rate for the last 10 years. Previously, he worked as a Private Fleet Manager, Terminal Manager, Sales and Marketing Manager for LTL, and FTL including Van, Reefer, Flatbed and Brokerage. He was also OS&D Manager and Dock Supervisor for LTL carriers. Chuck has over 48 years combined experience in the industry.

He enjoys spending time with his wonderful wife, riding motorcycles, playing music and treating each day as if it was his last.

Kevin Haley received his Associate Degree in Business from Bergen Community College. He has worked with Novamet Specialty Products for the past 43 years and has rose through the ranks to become Quality Control Manager.

He has his ISO 9000 Internal Auditor Training Certificate and has taken several courses in computer science.