Ray Cronise
Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Ray attended the University of Alabama in Huntsville studying Chemistry in undergraduate and graduate school. In 1988, he was among 104 students selected representing 21 nations to attend the International Space University at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Before joining Trilogy, Ray worked at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center as a Material Scientist. During a fifteen year career at NASA, he worked in composite manufacturing for elements of the external tank and solid rocket boosters, physical and analytical chemistry in support of the Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) for Space Station, and Microgravity Science and Applications. One of his last projects at NASA investigated the effect of microgravity gellation of aerogel precursors in the weightlessness of space.
During his career at NASA, his research has been published in various scientific journals.
Since founding Trilogy, Ray has worked with his partners to completely re-engineer Trilogy Pools using the latest resin and manufacturing technologies available in the composites industry.
He is a member of The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP) Builders Council, Technical Committee, and NSPI/ANSI writing committees for public and residential pool standards. Ray is also a NSPI Certified Building Professional and Course Administrator.
He holds a Certified Composites Technician (CCT) designation from the American Composites Manufacturing Association (ACMA) and is a Contributing Editor for Composites Fabrication magazine.
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Ted Baudendistel
Originally from Huntsville, Alabama, Ted attended the University of Alabama in Huntsville and graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems (MIS). While working full-time, he earned a Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Alabama.
Ted has over twelve years of experience in the aerospace/defense business. While employed by aerospace/defense contractors, he held positions including computer programmer, programmer/analyst, program analyst, program manager, and group manager. In the 2½ years prior to the formation of Trilogy., he was Chief Financial Officer of Quality Research.
While in that role, he oversaw the operations of the accounting, contracts, and purchasing functions.
As one of three founders of Trilogy, Ted concentrates on the long term business strategy of the company. He holds a Certified Composites Technician (CCT) designation from the American Composites Manufacturing Association (ACMA) and manages day to day business and transportation operations along with maintaining all vendor relations and the network of Trilogy Builders.
Ted has extensive experience with accounting and financial management operations, working with teams of suppliers, and business operations management.
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Rick Black
Rick grew up in Huntsville Alabama surrounded by technology as the son of a true Rocket Scientist, Dick Black, during the heart of the Apollo program. He attended Auburn University and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Industrial Operations Management.
Rick has over 15 years of experience in the swimming pool industry. His first company installed vinyl liner pools, but later he discovered the ease of installation of fiberglass pools and never looked back. Having grown up being exposed to new technology, Rick has always tried to seek out innovative products for his pool installations. He was the first installer in his area to offer Sta-Rite's Modular Media Filters and Carefree Clearwater Ionization Systems. While other companies shy away from new technology, Rick has strived to understand and harness this new innovative products to give his customers the best value.
In 1997, Rick sold his installation business and joined a fiberglass pool manufacturing company to oversee production. In 2000, Rick left that company to start Trilogy with partners Ted and Ray. He holds a Certified Composites Technician (CCT) designation from the American Composites Manufacturing Association (ACMA) and manages Trilogy Pool's Production and transportation. With experience from over 1000 pool installations, he provides training and guidance to our Trilogy Builder network.
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