Greg Gordon is the Laboratory Manager for SK&A’s Repair + Restoration Division. As part of his role of overseeing our lab, located in Ijamsville, Maryland, he performs testing of construction material specimens including proper curing, capping, dimensional measuring, and compression strength testing. He also performs specialized testing of samples delivered to the lab such as chloride ion content testing of concrete powder samples, carbonation testing of cores, etc. Greg maintains equipment, tools, and materials used in the lab and in the field including calibrations, replacements, re-stocking, etc.
Over the past twenty years, he has touched countless projects as their materials have come through the testing laboratory. Among his more memorable projects have been the following:
- Fort Meade Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) in Fort Meade, MD
- Constitution Center in Washington, DC
- HSS Parklawn Building in Rockville, MD
- State Department Ground Penetrating Radar in Washington, DC
Greg grew up in Frederick, Maryland, where he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys fishing, hiking, and bicycling. He is a dedicated husband and father to his wife, two children, and pets including the lab guard dog, Sarge.
“It has been a pleasure to work alongside Greg these past twenty years. Greg displays a tremendous sense of responsibility when it comes to running the lab in an efficient, high quality manner. He is trustworthy, a great problem solver, and versatile. Greg’s calm, approachable nature makes him a pleasure to work with on any task. Having a reliable in-house testing laboratory is a major benefit for SK&A and we are very fortunate to have Greg as the dependable manager of this important facility.”
~J. Brent Stephens, PE, Sr. Principal
“Greg has been a steady, unwavering contributor to our Testing + Inspection team for the past 20 years. The office, and certainly the lab, was a different place in the early days together, as we were trying to figure out how to best communicate with each other in the field, flip phones, two-ways, notebooks, which way do we go? And a lot has changed about how we provide our testing services; but amidst this ever-changing environment, Greg has remained a constant, reliable, resilient force with a remarkable work ethic. Greg quietly tackled every challenge that I threw his way. Whether it was crunching numbers for that critical test method, or navigating an entirely new test procedure, he did it unflinchingly and with determination. When we had to meet deadlines, he made sure that they were met, and this collaborative spirit uplifted the entire project team. Beyond test methods, managing the lab, making sure our test equipment is functional, and meeting project deadlines, Greg brings warmth and camaraderie to our lab facility; his easy-going nature makes him a pleasure to work with. Greg’s dedication, integrity, and kindness are hallmarks of the kind of person he is. He is not just our lab manager; he’s family. Greg, with heartfelt gratitude, I’d like to congratulate you on your 20-year work anniversary!”
~Charles Mitchell, Director of Testing and Inspection
