Nicolas Willis is the metallurgical authority for all Emerson Professional Tool operations worldwide. He consults engineering and operational personnel in the areas of material selection and heat treatment of metal components. Nicolas is also leading the modernization of the heat treatment department throughout the company. This involves upgrade of capital equipment and development of new processes to improve safety, increase throughput, and improve quality of Ridgid and Greenlee brand products. Nicolas was elected to the position of secretary of the Cleveland ASM chapter this year, and also serves on the Research Committee of the Heat Treat Society.

Nominated by: Mountain Rep