Our Senior Management Team

Our corporate office is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The primary function of the corporate officers and senior management is to provide assistance to the independently managed divisions and laboratory locations. For the past ten years, the senior management team has provided the leadership and business insight to make Pace Analytical one of the leading providers of environmental and life sciences measurements and services in the United States.

Michael R. Prasch

Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Prasch joined Pace Analytical in 1999, and has over 18 years of experience in corporate finance. He currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for all financial, Human Resource and administrative activities. He is also responsible for managing Pace's corporate information technology team. He received his B.S in Accounting from the University of Minnesota and an MBA in finance from Minnesota State University.

Jack Dullaghan

Chief Operating Officer - Environmental

Mr. Dullaghan possesses over 28 years of experience in the analytical services industry. He joined Pace Analytical in 1997 and currently serves as COO. Mr. Dullaghan is responsible for leading and managing the laboratories and their staffs. He has received a MBA, M.A. in Biochemistry, and a B.S. in Chemistry.

Gregory D. Kupp

Chief Operating Officer - Life Sciences

Mr. Kupp joined Pace Analytical Life Sciences in 2006 and currently serves as COO of Pace Analytical Life Sciences, LLC. His current responsibilities include the management and oversight of operations within the Oakdale, Minnesota and San German, Puerto Rico Laboratories. He has over 17 years experience in pharmaceutical/medical device outsourcing and holds an M.S degree in Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs from Temple University.

Greg Whitman

Vice President of Sales and Marketing - Environmental

Mr. Whitman joined Pace Analytical in 1995 and has over 13 years of industry experience. As V.P. of Sales and Marketing, Mr. Whitman directs the company’s sales organization to achieve the corporate revenue goals and assists lab operations in positioning for new market opportunities and business growth. Mr. Whitman has a B.S. in Business Administration.

Steven G. Johnson

Sr. Director of Sales & Marketing - Life Sciences

Mr. Johnson joined Pace Analytical Life Sciences in 2010. He brings 30+ years of experience in sales, sales management, and professional consulting services management to Pace Analytical Life Sciences, LLC. His current responsibilities include the management of sales and marketing activities in the U.S. for Pace Analytical Life Sciences based in Oakdale, Minnesota. He has a BA in Business Administration and Communications.

Gabe LeBrun

Senior General Manager - LabOps Division

Mr. Lebrun has over 24 years of experience in the analytical services industry. He joined Pace Analytical in 1990 and over his tenure with the company has managed and directed several Environmental and non - Environmental businesses and started the non - environmental business that Pace currently operates today. He is currently responsible for the LabOps division which specializes in on-site Professional Services, Instrument Maintenance, Repair and Qualification services, Metrology and Regulatory Data Management. He received his BS in Chemistry and Biology from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire.

Bruce Warden

Director Quality, Safety and Training Director

Mr. Warden has more than 30 years of experience in the analytical services industry. He joined Pace Analytical in 1997 and over his tenure with the company has served in various senior management roles. He is currently responsible for the direction of the corporate quality program, the corporate safety and environment program, and the ongoing direction and development of the corporate training program. He received a BA with major in Chemistry from California Lutheran College and an MS in Analytical Chemistry from Oregon State University.

Cynthia Hansen

Director of Quality Assurance - Life Sciences

Ms. Hansen joined Pace Analytical Life Sciences in 2006 and currently serves as the Director of Quality. Her current responsibilities include directing the activities of the Quality Assurance, IT, Sample Administration and Facilities staff as well as oversignt of the San German QA activities. She has more than 18 years experience in analytical chemistry laboratories, including 12 years in the FDA regulated industry. Cynthia holds an M.S degree in Environmental Engineering and a B.S. Degree in Chemistry.

Diane Dumer

Director Information Technology

Ms. Dumer joined Pace Analytical in 2004. She has over 18 years of experience in the information technology industry. She currently serves as Director of Information Technology and is responsible for directing the activities of the information services team and the technologies supporting the entire company. She has received B.A. Quantitative Methods with Math minor from the College of St. Catherine, 1985.

LoAnn Grill

Director of Human Resources

Ms. Grill possesses 31 years of human resources experience. She joined Pace Analytical when it was formed in 1995 and currently serves as Director of Human Resources. As Director of Human Resources, Ms. Grill is responsible for administering human resources policies, programs and practices—including planning, organizing, developing, implementing, coordinating, and directing all phases of personnel activity.