Director of Laboratory Services
International Product Assurance Laboratories
Katelyn Simpson is the Director of Laboratory Services for International Product Assurance Laboratories (formerly the TCNA Product Performance Testing Laboratory), where she leads independent testing programs supporting product performance, compliance, and industry standards.
She also serves as Committee Manager for the ANSI Accredited Standards Committee A108, the U.S. Technical Advisory Group for ISO TC189, and the TCNA Handbook Committee. In addition, she actively contributes to several standards development organizations, including ASTM Committees C21 on Ceramic Tile, C18 on Dimension Stone, and F13 on Walkway Safety.
Ms. Simpson earned her degree in Ceramic and Materials Engineering from Clemson University and joined the Tile Council of North America in 2006.
ISO ≠ ANSI: Why International Tile Testing Doesn’t Equal U.S. Compliance
Monday, March 30, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM PDT
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