Mike Sovell started his career in testing after graduation from St. Cloud State University with a double major in construction management and environmental assessment. He then was employed at Architectural Testing, one of the nation’s largest third party fenestration testing laboratories. It was there where he learned product testing, field service testing, thermal testing, curtain wall testing, component testing, and research and development testing. After leaving Architectural Testing Mike formed Sovell Investigative Testing and Consulting (SITC) a third party independent testing laboratory. Since starting SITC Mike has implemented the world’s first testing training program. Mike’s experience and background in the testing industry make him one of the best testers in the nation.
- Member, Window and Door Manufacturers Association, (WDMA)
- U.S. Green Building Council Member
- Accredited Instructor, Installation Masterstm
- Member, American Society for Testing and Materials, (ASTM International)
- Listed on ASTM International directory of testing laboratories, (www.astm.org)
- ASTM International Technical Committee Member on E06 Performance of Buildings which promotes knowledge, stimulation of research, development and maintenance of standards and related documents for performance of buildings, their elements, components, including means and methods of fabrication and assembly; and management of the overall performance of buildings and building-related facilities.
- ASTM International Technical Committee Member on C14 Glass and Glass Products which leads in the development of test methods, methods of analysis, specifications, standard practices, nomenclature, definitions, and the stimulation of research relating to glass and glass products
- SEAK National Expert Witness Conference
- Building Enclosure Science and Technology Conference
- Windsor Windows and Doors Field Service Conference
- JELD-WEN Windows and Doors Level Three Instructor