Ralph Rockwood has spent the last 38+ years working with the HSB Global Inspection and Engineering Services company (HSB), an American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) authorized third-party inspection agency, in the roles of Inspector, Supervisor, Regional Manager, and is currently the Director of Global Quality.  His areas of expertise include ASME design, fabrication, and installation compliance verifications on power (nuclear & non-nuclear), petrochemical, food, pharmaceutical, and general process equipment (including wastewater).

He believes that involvement in committees and on boards is key to the advancement of standards and public transparency. He currently serves as Chair of the ASME Committee on Conformity Assessment Activities, is an Ex-Officio Member of the ASME Board on Conformity Assessment, and holds active membership status on several other ASME conformity assessment-focused committees and task groups. He also served for 10 years on the Illinois State Fire Marshall’s Board on pressure equipment, prior to relocating to Colorado.

He and his wife moved to Denver in 2020 to be close to their two boys, who both landed in the city after college. However, after two years of living in the city they are enjoying the Carbon Valley’s slower pace. He says that he and his wife Mary spend their free time walking, biking, hiking, and skiing, and they are both looking forward to retirement just a few years down the road.