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Meet the Blue Shore Labs Team
Meet the Blue Shore Labs Team
55+ Years of Laboratory Excellence
55+ Years of Laboratory Excellence
Our founding team brings decades of experience from healthcare laboratories where precision isn't just preferred—it's required. We're applying that same commitment to quality and unwavering ethical standards to PFAS environmental testing.
Our founding team brings decades of experience from healthcare laboratories where precision isn't just preferred—it's required. We're applying that same commitment to quality and unwavering ethical standards to PFAS environmental testing.
Our Founders
Our Founders
Experience You Can Trust
Experience You Can Trust
Greg N.
Greg N.
Co-Founder & Method Development | Technical Oversight
Co-Founder & Method Development | Technical Oversight
Greg leads our method development and technical operations. He previously built and operated a leading PFAS lab in Maine, giving him hands-on experience with LC-MS/MS instrumentation setup and optimization. This background means we can implement EPA methods correctly from day one.
"Technical expertise built one of Maine's most respected PFAS labs. That same focus on method development and instrumentation setup will make Blue Shore Labs a reliable resource for Michigan."
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Stephanie B., MS, MB (ASCP)cm
Stephanie B., MS, MB (ASCP)cm
Co-Founder & Lab Director | Operations & Quality Control
Co-Founder & Lab Director | Operations & Quality Control
Stephanie brings quality control expertise through hands-on PFAS analysis and specialized contamination prevention training. Her Master's in Clinical Microbiology and ASCP certification provide the foundation for our quality systems. She led COVID-19 lab response efforts, proving her ability to maintain standards under pressure.
"Quality control isn't about perfect procedures—it's about designing systems where accurate results are inevitable. Our workflows eliminate the guesswork."
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Lonnie R.
Lonnie R.
Co-Founder & Business Development | Operations
Co-Founder & Business Development | Operations
Lonnie handles business development and operations, bringing over 10 years of lab startup experience. His background includes LIMS administration, client portal development, and compliance management. This combination ensures we deliver both technical excellence and operational efficiency.
"Lab results are useless if customers can't access them quickly or understand what they mean. I build the systems that make complex data simple and actionable."
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Our Competitive Advantage
Our Competitive Advantage
Ready to Deliver from Day One
Ready to Deliver from Day One
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🚀 No External Consultants Needed
🚀 No External Consultants Needed
Most lab startups spend months and significant money on outside consultants. Our founding team already brings 55+ years of combined PFAS expertise in-house. This gives us a crucial advantage in both speed to market and cost control.
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🎯 Proven Method Development
🎯 Proven Method Development
Greg's experience with EPA methods 537.1, 533, and 1633 eliminates the typical startup learning curve. We know what works and what doesn't.
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🛡️ Quality Systems Design
🛡️ Quality Systems Design
Stephanie's contamination prevention expertise means fewer false positives and more reliable results. Her COVID-19 response experience proves our team can maintain quality under any conditions.
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🔬 Integrated Operations
🔬 Integrated Operations
Lonnie's LIMS and portal development background ensures fast turnaround times and easy result access. Technical excellence means nothing if customers can't understand their data.
Why Our Background Matters
Why Our Background Matters
The Healthcare Laboratory Difference
The Healthcare Laboratory Difference
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Zero Tolerance for Error
Zero Tolerance for Error
Healthcare laboratories operate under regulations where mistakes aren't just costly—they can be life-threatening. This creates a culture of precision that traditional environmental labs often lack.
Patient-Centered Service
Patient-Centered Service
In healthcare, laboratory results directly impact patient care decisions. We've carried this patient-centered approach to environmental testing, understanding that our results affect real families making important decisions about their water safety.
Regulatory Expertise
Regulatory Expertise
Healthcare laboratories navigate complex regulatory environments with frequent inspections and strict compliance requirements. This background serves us well in meeting EPA method requirements and state laboratory accreditation standards.
Continuous Quality Improvement
Continuous Quality Improvement
Healthcare laboratory culture emphasizes continuous improvement and learning from every sample. We apply these same principles to environmental PFAS testing, constantly refining our processes for better accuracy and faster turnaround.
Combined Expertise Across Industries
Combined Expertise Across Industries
Bringing the Best of Multiple Worlds
Bringing the Best of Multiple Worlds
55+ years of combined experience across:
55+ years of combined experience across:
Healthcare laboratory operations and management
Quality assurance and regulatory compliance
Advanced analytical instrumentation (LC-MS/MS)
Environmental testing methodologies
PFAS analysis and interpretation
Laboratory information systems
Staff training and development
Customer service in high-stakes testing environments
Our Commitment to Michigan and the Midwest
Our Commitment to Michigan and the Midwest
Local Expertise, Regional Impact
Local Expertise, Regional Impact
🏠 Deep Regional Knowledge
🏠 Deep Regional Knowledge
Based in West Michigan, our team understands the unique PFAS challenges facing communities across the Midwest. We've seen firsthand how contamination affects families and businesses in our region.
🤝 Community Partnership
🤝 Community Partnership
We're not just providing a service—we're building relationships with the communities we serve. Our team is committed to being accessible, responsive, and supportive throughout the testing process.
📈 Building Local Capacity
📈 Building Local Capacity
By establishing Blue Shore Labs, we're adding dedicated PFAS testing capacity where it's needed most. Our team's expertise helps ensure the Midwest has reliable access to high-quality PFAS testing.
Our Vision for PFAS Testing
Our Vision for PFAS Testing
Beyond Just Results
Beyond Just Results
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🎯 Accurate Science
🎯 Accurate Science
Every result we provide is backed by rigorous methodology and quality control. We stand behind our data because we know families and businesses depend on it.
🤝 Trusted Partnership
🤝 Trusted Partnership
Whether you're a homeowner concerned about your family's water or a consultant managing multiple client projects, we aim to be the laboratory partner you can rely on completely.
📚 Education and Support
📚 Education and Support
We believe in empowering our customers with knowledge. Our team is always available to explain results, discuss implications, and help you understand what your data means.
🌍 Community Impact
🌍 Community Impact
Every accurate test we perform contributes to better understanding of PFAS contamination in our region and helps families and businesses make informed decisions about their water safety.
Ready to Work with Our Team?
Ready to Work with Our Team?
Experience the Blue Shore Difference
Experience the Blue Shore Difference
Our team is committed to providing the same level of service and accuracy that families and healthcare providers have depended on for decades. When you choose Blue Shore Labs, you're choosing a team that understands what's at stake.
Our team is committed to providing the same level of service and accuracy that families and healthcare providers have depended on for decades. When you choose Blue Shore Labs, you're choosing a team that understands what's at stake.
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