A2LA Today l September 2016 l Number 132
By Kelsey Roberts, A2LA Marketing Coordinator
A2LA President Emeritus, Peter Unger, has been granted an Award of Merit and the honorary title of Fellow by ASTM International. This award recognizes Mr. Unger for his outstanding service, significant contribution and leadership to ASTM Committee E36 on Accreditation & Certification. Mr. Unger has dedicated upwards of thirty years to the improvement of laboratory accreditation processes around the world. In addition to his service to ASTM International, Mr. Unger served as A2LA’s President and CEO from 1996-2015, transitioning to his current role as President Emeritus in 2016. Mr. Unger also served as Chair of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) for the period 2010-2016.