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Willard "Norm" Shade

ACI Services, Inc.
125 Steubenville Ave.
Cambridge OH 43725
Industry: Reciprocating compressors
Born: March 20, 1947, Willard, Ohio
Children: 3 children (1 deceased)
Current Organization: ACI Services, Inc.; Cambridge Cryogenic Technologies, LLC; WiNS Consulting Services, Inc.
Type of Organization: Manufacturing; Consulting
Major Product: Reciprocating compressors; LNG Systems; Consulting
Area of Distribution: National/International
Expertise: Engineering and business management
University/Degree: B.S, Mechanical Engineering; M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Ohio State University, 1970
Title: President (of all three)
Work History: 32 years with Cooper Cameron Corporation specializing in design engineering, product development, technical and operations management and executive management, including positions of General Manager and Vice President; 6 years ongoing as business leader at ACI Services Inc., including EVP and President; 7 years ongoing as private marketing, engineering and strategic consultant for gas compression industry
Honors & Awards: ASME Intl.-Dedicated Service Award 1995, Fellow 1999; GCA Members of the Year 2000 & 2002
Published Works: 150 published articles and technical papers
Affiliations: American Society of Mechanical Engineers International; Gas Compressor Association; INGAA; Gas Machinery Research Council
Hobbies & Sports: Singing and writing (business and industry documentaries and history)
Email: nshade@aciservicesinc.com
Website: http://www.aciservicesinc.com