Expertise
Expertise
Fred Colbert has over 25 years of experience in the infrared industry. He is a Level III Certified Thermographer and Instructor. He has been a Manufacturer’s Representative of AGEMA INFRARED SYSTEMS and FLIR covering WA, OR, ID, MT, WY, AK, and HI, supporting new and existing PdM, R&D and Law Enforcement customers.
Fred is currently the Manufacturer’s Representative for Mikron Infrared, FLUKE, and Thermal Trend. Fred’s experience includes Product Development with camera manufacturers where he was able to contribute his wide range of knowledge of the industry, applications, and equipment. He is a sought-after speaker, having addressed many international infrared conferences and has several published white papers and articles in industry trade magazines and was featured on the cover of Maintenance Technology Magazine.
His extensive, high-level sales experience includes hands-on product design, product development and designing and implementing marketing plans and product placement strategies. He manages a multinational sales force responsible for developing and maintaining large corporate accounts. Skilled Sales Manager managing a sales force that is spread in various locations including the US, Canada, Mexico and South America, England, the Middle East and Asia. Acute awareness of how geo-cultural differences affect the overall sales strategy.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS, CERTIFICATIONS, TRAINING
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS, CERTIFICATIONS, TRAINING
- Academy of Infrared Thermography
- Level III Certified Infrared Thermographer / Head Instructor
- AGEMA Infrared Systems / FLIR, IR Manufacturers In-House Training Programs
- Sales, Systems, Advanced applications for R&D, Military, Medical, Law Enforcement
- US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) / US Justice Department
- Legal Utilization of IR Cameras for Surveillance and Clandestine Operations
- The Professional Thermographers Association
- Director Head Instructor
- ASNT – Member
- NFPA – Member
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director of, The Professional Thermographers Association, 2000 – Present
Responsible for executive management and oversight of course development as per ASNT-TC-1A guidelines as established by the American Society of Non-destructive Testing. IR program establishment, management, instruction and mentoring of professional Thermographers.
President and Owner, Colbert Infrared Services, 1984-Present
Responsible for successfully running Colbert Infrared Services, Inc., an infrared consulting, software, training, and camera sales company. Worldwide clients include Holland America Lines, Hyatt Corporation, Microsoft, and Weyerhaeuser. Created and implemented the company vision that by keeping in touch with the latest technology innovations, Colbert Infrared Services has set itself apart from the competition by delivering uncompromised quality and accuracy. Worked extensively with customers to develop superior IR programs through consulting, program management and training.
Developed an in-house PdM inspection software and database named Thermal Trend and successfully brought the product to market. Responsible for product design and development, testing, product placement, and training. Developed strategies to increased overall market penetration. Manage multinational sales force with sales representatives in US, Canada, Mexico and South America, England, the Middle East and Asia. In addition to managing the software sales force, also responsible for managing the sales of consulting, services and training.
Instructor, Academy of Infrared Thermography, 1993-2003
Taught and certified thermographers to ASNT Level I, Level II and Level III standards as well as conduct specialized application courses throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico. Involved extensively in courseware development as well as course structure and delivery.
Expert Witness, US Department of Justice, 1997
Witness for the US Department of Justice on the Kyllo case, which was presented before the 9th Circuit Court. Provided expert testimony on infrared surveillance techniques, technology, and evidence.
Publications
Publications
Thermosense: Thermal Infrared Applications XXXVI (SPIE Conference Volume)
Editors: Hsieh, Sheng-Jen (Tony), Colbert, Fred
Published: 17 June 2014
Thermosense: Thermal Infrared Applications XXXV (Technical Article)
Editors: Stockton, Gregory, Colbert, Fred
Published: 4 June 2013
The zombie thermographer apocalypse preparedness 101: zombie thermographer pandemic (Technical Article)
Authors: Colbert, Fred
Published: 22 May 2013
Methods to attack or defend the professional integrity and competency of infrared thermographers and their work; what every attorney and infrared thermographer needs to know before going into a lawsuit (Technical Article)
Authors: Colbert, Fred
Published: 22 May 2013
Problem-modeling diagnostic engines used with statistical analysis of infrared PdM inspections provide solutions for the management of facility-wide infrared PdM inspection programs (SPIE Conference Proceeding)
Authors: Colbert, Fred
Published: 30 March 2000
Conference involvement
Conference involvement
Thermosense: Thermal Infrared Applications XXXIX
Thermosense: Thermal Infrared Applications XXXVIII
Thermosense: Thermal Infrared Applications XXXVII
Thermosense: Thermal Infrared Applications XXXVI