Biography of the Year

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J. Randall Nichols

Colonial Metals, Inc.
P.O. Box 726
Elkton MD 21922
Press Release: DR. J. RANDALL NICHOLS RECOGNIZED BY STRATHMORE’S WHO’S WHO WORLDWIDE PUBLICATION

Syosset, New York, April 5, 2010 – Dr. J. Randall Nichols, of Wilmington, Delaware, has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the chemicals industry.

ABOUT DR. J. RANDALL NICHOLS

Dr. Nichols has had over 50 years of experience in the chemical industry. He is currently serving as an analyst at Colonial Metals, Inc., of Elkton, Maryland, where he is responsible for wet chemical analysis, quality control, analysis and the certification of final chemical products before distribution. He previously worked for 27 years at ICI Americas, Inc., in Wilmington, Delaware, as an analytical chemist in instrumental techniques, including CG/MS, X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy. Dr. Nichols received a Ph.D. in Chemistry and Fuels, from Pennsylvania State University in 1961. He is a 50 year member of the American Chemical Society. Dr. Nichols has three children and currently lives in Wilmington, Delaware, with his wife, Marjorie, where he enjoys photography and acting as secretary in his bowling league.

Title: Analyst
Company Name: Colonial Metals, Inc.
Industry: Metal Chemicals
Type of Organization: Manufacturing
Major Product/Service: Full range of over 500 precious metal chemical products
Expertise: Dr. Nichols has over 50 years experience. He is responsible for wet chemical analysis, quality control, analysis and the certification of final chemical products before distribution.
Geographic Area of Distribution: International
Affiliations: American Chemical Society - 50 Year Member
University/Degree: Ph.D., Chemistry and Fuels, Pennsylvania State University, 1961
Hobbies/Sports: Secretary, Bowling League, photography
Spouse: Marjorie
Children: 3 children
Work History: Dr. Nichols previously worked at ICI Americas, Inc. in Wilmington, Delaware, for 27 years, as an analytical chemist in instrumental techniques, includig CG/MS, X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy.