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# GQM Advisors

GQM Advisors | Management systems focused on quality

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## Pages

- [Home](https://gqmadvisors.com/) - GQM Advisors is a Quality Management System (QMS) firm specialized in the four disciplines of QL, QM, QA and QC with over 25 years of expertise.
- [Quality Disciplines](https://gqmadvisors.com/disciplines/) - Quality Management System (QMS) consists of the four disciplines of Quality Leadership (QL), Quality Management (QM), Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC).
- [Services](https://gqmadvisors.com/services/) - Global Quality Management Advisors have expertise in a number of sectors with businesses throughout global markets.
- [Nuclear Segments](https://gqmadvisors.com/services/nuclear/) - Global Quality Management Advisors has expertise in Quality Management System (QMS) for suppliers in the nuclear segment throughout global markets.
- [Portfolio](https://gqmadvisors.com/portfolio/) - View the portfolio of GQM Advisors, Global Quality Management specializes in all sectors of business including the nuclear segment.
- [Advisors](https://gqmadvisors.com/professional-resources/advisors/) - GQM Advisors are professionals and specialists in the Quality Management System development and implementation.
- [Contact](https://gqmadvisors.com/contact/) - Contact GQM, global quality management advisors with over 25 years of expertise in the quality management profession.
- [Suppliers](https://gqmadvisors.com/professional-resources/suppliers/) - View the suppliers of GQM, leaders in quality assurance and global quality management strategies.
- [Made in USA](https://gqmadvisors.com/insights/made-in-usa/) - GQM, a quality management firm, based in the USA and specializing in quality management systems for all business sectors including the nuclear segment.
- [Concept](https://gqmadvisors.com/concept/) - GQM will develop a quality management strategy that will improve a company by establishing resources, increasing profits and maintaining compliance.
- [Documents](https://gqmadvisors.com/insights/quality-docs/) - GQM Advisors provides free quality-related documents to assist those wanting support.
- [Insights](https://gqmadvisors.com/insights/) - With over 25 years of experience in the quality management system industry, GQM is uniquely prepared to provide insight to clients and colleagues alike.
- [Approach](https://gqmadvisors.com/approach/) - GQM’s approach will analyze the baseline requirements for each client’s quality management systems.
- [Articles](https://gqmadvisors.com/insights/articles/) - Read articles from GQM Advisors, leaders in the Quality Management System (QMS) industry.
- [Terms of Use](https://gqmadvisors.com/terms-of-use/) - View the Terms of Use of GQM Advisors.
- [Submit Insights](https://gqmadvisors.com/submit-insights/) - Submit your articles, insights or quality docs to GQM Advisors.
- [Directory](https://gqmadvisors.com/professional-resources/resources/) - View the directory of the QMS industry, as published by quality leaders, GQM Advisors.
- [Advisors | Resources](https://gqmadvisors.com/professional-resources/)

## Team Members

- [Mark Schneider, CNO - More Than 27 Years Experience](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/mark-schneider-cno-more-than-27-years-experience/)
- [William K. (Ken) Sowder, PhD - More Than 40 Years Experience](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/william-k-ken-sowder-phd-more-than-40-years-experience/)
- [Daniel Yurman – More than 45 Years Experience](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/daniel-yerman/)
- [Lynn Williams, PhD – More than 30 Years Experience](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/lynn-williams-phd-more-than-25-years-experience/)
- [Linda S. Williams – More than 30 Years](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/linda-williams/)
- [André Wakker, PhD – More than 30 Years Experience](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/andre-wakker-phd-more-than-30-years-experience/)
- [George J. Toly – 55 Years ~ A Founding Advisor, December 2020 In Memoriam](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/george-j-toly/)
- [Tom Taormina, CMC, CMQ/OE, BMSM – More than 50 Years, June 2025 In Memoriam](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/tom-taormina-more-than-50-years/)
- [Greg Hutchins, CEO | PE | CERM - More Than 45 Years](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/greg-hutchins-pe-cerm-more-than-45-years/)
- [Paul W. Gladieux, CEO | CQO | Researcher | Founder – 50 Years in The Management of Quality](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/paul-w-gladieux/)
- [Max A. Gregersen, PE, SE – More than 42 Years](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/max-a-gregersen/)
- [Tom Bearden, PE - More than 35 Years ~ Not for Hire](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/tom-bearden-pe-more-than-35-years/)
- [Stephen W. Bowman, PE – More than 42 Years](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/stephen-w-bowman/)
- [Marla A. Phillips, PhD – More than 28 Years Experience](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/marla-phillips-phd-more-than-28-years-experience/)
- [Scott B. Kaley, Captain Ret. – More than 40 Years Experience](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/scott-b-kaley-captain-ret-more-than-40-years-experience/)
- [J. Mark Harris – More than 45 Years](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/mark-j-harris/)
- [Ronald P. Michalczuk – More than 40 Years](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/ronald-p-michalczuk-over-40-years/)
- [Thomas D. McNulty, PE – More than 40 Years](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/thomas-d-mcnulty-pe-over-35-years/)
- [Daniel K. Harbert – More than 45 Years Experience](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/daniel-k-harbert-more-than-45-years-experience-nuclear-energy-professional-contractor-consultant-advisor-consultant-gqm-advisors/)
- [Thomas R. Roche, PE – More than 35 Years](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/thomas-r-roche-pe-more-than-35-years/)
- [Robert L. (Bob) Jones – More than 38 Years](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/robert-l-bob-jones-over-35-years/)
- [Lowellyne James, PhD – More than 20 years](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/lowellyne-james-phd-over-15-years/)
- [Paul R. Donnelly – More than 30 Years](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/paul-donnelly/)
- [James D. Nikola – More than 38 Years](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/341/)
- [Shamsher (Sham) Beri – More than 35 Years](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/shamsher-sham-beri-over-30-years/)
- [James D. Jones, PhD – More than 38 Years](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/james-d-jones-phd-computer-science-over-36-years/)
- [John H. Johnson - More than 40 Years, Nuclear Professional](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/john-h-johnson-over-40-years/)
- [Mark Campagna, PMP - More than 30 Years, Nuclear Professional](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/mark-campagna-pmp-captain-usn-ret/)
- [Nancy LeClerc Brown, AEA - More than 30 Years](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/nancy-leclerc-brown-aea-more-than-30-years/)
- [Neil Alexander, PhD – More than 40 Years](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/neil-alexander-phd-more-than-40-years/)
- [Charles S. Olson, USAF Col (Ret) – More than 30 years](https://gqmadvisors.com/team_member/col-charles-s-olson-usaf-ret-over-30-years/)

## Documents

- [What Energy Sector Executives Should Know About the Management of Nuclear Quality, White Paper ~ November 2018](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/what-energy-sector-executives-should-know-about-the-management-of-nuclear-quality-white-paper-november-2018/)
- [Nuclear Timeline 1960 ~ 2025, U.S. Commercial NPPs ~ Quality Management ~ August 2025](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/nuclear-timeline-1960-2025-u-s-commercial-npps-quality-management-august-2025/)
- [Timeline 1900 ~ 2020 Quality's Pathway to Leadership ~ QC | QA | QM | QL & The CQO ~ August 2025](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/timeline-1900-2020-qualitys-pathway-to-leadership-qc-qa-qm-ql-the-cqo-august-2025/)
- [Nuclear Energy Executives ~ QL   QM   QA   QC ~ The Four Disciplines ~ June 2025](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/nuclear-energy-executives-ql-qm-qa-qc-june-2025/)
- [Nuclear Energy Executives ~ The Nuclear Management System - QA | QC ~ June 2025](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/nuclear-energy-executives-the-nuclear-management-system-qa-qc-june-2025/)
- [Quality Management 101 ~ What Is It ~ What It Is ~ What's The Problem? ~ May 2025](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/quality-management-101-what-is-it-what-it-is-whats-the-problem-may-2025/)
- [Nuclear ~ Be 1st to Appoint a CQO for Your C-Suite ~ April 2025](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/nuclear-be-1st-to-appoint-a-cqo-for-your-c-suite-april-2025/)
- [Nuclear Energy Renaissance in the U.S. 'Show Stoppers' ~ April 2025](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/u-s-nuclear-renaissance-show-stoppers-april-2025/)
- [Nuclear Energy Is It Scary - Yes or No? ~ March 2025](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/is-nuclear-scary-yes-or-no-march-2025/)
- [Nuclear Energy Professionals ~ Lessons Learned, U.S. NRC NUREG-1055-1984 Report to U.S. Congress Improving Quality for NPPs ~ March 2025](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/nuclear-energy-professionals-5-minute-lessons-learned-report-to-u-s-congress-1984-improving-quality-for-nuclear-power-plant-design-construction/)
- [Nuclear Information ~ Document Data Record Management ~ April 2025](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/nuclear-information-management-ensuring-npp-safety-april-2025/)
- [Nuclear Professionals Define Quality ~ May 2025](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/nuclear-professionals-define-quality-may-2025/)
- [Nuclear Professionals ~ ISO 19443 NQMS - ITNS ~ April 2025](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/nuclear-professionals-iso-19443-nqms-itns-april-2025/)
- [The Next Quality Revolution - Our Nation.  Your Organization.  Are We Ready? White Paper ~ June 2017](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/the-next-quality-revolution/)
- [U.S Nuclear Quality Problems Persist - The Case for Nuclear Management System Advisor Certification, PowerPoint ~ November 2018](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/gqmadvisors-case-nms-advdes-cert-prog-06-10-18-r2-27slds-mstr/)
- [U.S. Nuclear Quality Problems Persist - The Case for Nuclear Management System Advisor Certification, Article ~ November 2018](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/u-s-nulcear-quality-problems-persist-case-for-nuclear-management-system-advisor-certification-article-2018/)
- [Chief Quality Officer, Nuclear ~ Who Will be 1st to Appoint a CQO for the C-Suite? PowerPoint ~ April 2025](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/chief-quality-officer-nuclear-who-will-be-1st-to-appoint-a-cqo-for-the-c-suite/)
- ['Your C-Suite & CQO' ~ Abbreviated Version ~ Is There One Common Sense Reason to Keep a CQO Out of Your C-Suite? White Paper ~ September 2024](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/your-c-suite-cqo-abbreviated-version-is-there-one-common-sense-reason-to-keep-a-cqo-out-of-your-c-suite-white-paper-august-2024/)
- [~ QUALITY ~ What Is It ~ What It Is ~ What's The Problem? White Paper ~ December 2024](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/quality-what-is-it-what-it-is-whats-the-problem-white-paper-december-2024/)
- [Nuclear ~ Commercial Grade & ASME Surveys - Response to Query for Frequency & Qualifications ~ White Paper by Sham Beri ~ April 2025](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/nuclear-commercial-grade-asme-surveys-response-to-query-for-frequency-qualifications-white-paper-april-2025-by-sham-beri/)
- [Report to U.S. Congress U.S. NRC NUREG-1055, 'Improving Quality & the Assurance of Quality in the Design & Construction of NPPs' ~ 1984](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/report-to-u-s-congress-nureg-1055-improving-quality-the-assurance-of-quality-in-the-design-construction-of-nuclear-power-plants/)
- [National Graduate School of Quality Systems Management ~ 1993](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/national-graduate-school-of-quality-management-2/)
- [Dr. Edwards Deming's - Letter to the Editor of Time Magazine ~ 1981](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/dr-demings-letter-to-the-editor/)
- [Quality Management System ISO 9000 Series Standards - 'PMI PMnet' ~ 1995](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/quality-management-system-standards/)
- [Supplier Qualification in the Nuclear Industry ~ 2002](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/supplier-qualification-in-the-nuclear-industry/)
- [Quality vs. Safety - Priorities at Odds in the Oil & Gas Industry ~ 2013](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/quality-vs-safety/)
- [Requirements - Successful Businesses Identify & Implement Them Wisely ~ 2009](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/successful-businesses-identify-and-implement-them-wisely/)
- [U.S. Nuclear Power Industry, "The Renaissance - Back to the Future" PowerPoint ~ 2009](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/u-s-nuclear-power-industry-the-renaissance/)
- [Quality Management System - ISO 9002 Recertification in the Semiconductor Sector ~ 1998](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/quality-management-system-at-gmd/)
- [Study looks at Management's Effect on Productivity - Bloomberg News ~ 2017](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/study-looks-at-managements-effect-on-productivity/)
- [Quality Profession - Must Continue to Evolve ~ 2014](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/quality-professional/)
- ['Your C-Suite & CQO ~ Is There One Common Sense Reason to Keep a CQO Out of Your C-Suite'?  New Zealand Organization for Quality, 'Quality Business' magazine ~ Article, March 2025](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/quality-business-mag-nzoq-society-your-c-suite-cqo-is-there-one-common-sense-reason-to-keep-a-cqo-out-of-your-c-suite-article-march-2025/)
- ['Your C-Suite & CQO' ~ Is There One Common Sense Reason to Keep a CQO Out of Your C-Suite? ~ White Paper, September 2024](https://gqmadvisors.com/news/your-c-suite-cqo-is-there-one-common-sense-reason-to-keep-a-cqo-out-of-your-c-suite-white-paper-august-2024/)

## Document Categories

- [Articles](https://gqmadvisors.com/category/articles/)
- [News](https://gqmadvisors.com/category/news/)
- [Quality Docs](https://gqmadvisors.com/category/quality-docs/)