MISTRAS Group
Leadership Team

Natalia Shuman joined MISTRAS Group as President and Chief Executive Officer in 2025, bringing over two decades of global leadership in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry. Known for her strategic vision and operational expertise, she has consistently led organizations through transformative growth and long-term value creation.

Prior to MISTRAS, Ms. Shuman served as Executive Vice President and member of the Group Operating Council at Eurofins Scientific, where she oversaw a team of more than 12,000 employees. In this role, she drove enterprise-wide growth strategies, streamlined operations, and delivered measurable business impact. Before Eurofins, she was Chief Executive Officer of Bureau Veritas North America, where she led the company through a pivotal period of expansion and modernization. Under her leadership, the business diversified its portfolio, enhanced resilience, and elevated its market presence across the region.  Natalia has also held global executive roles at Kelly Services, a leading workforce and human capital solutions provider, where she managed international operations across Europe and Asia-Pacific.

A passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Ms. Shuman has been recognized by several leading organizations for her efforts to build more inclusive and purpose-driven workplaces.

She holds a dual Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia Business School and London Business School.

Edward J. Prajzner is Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for MISTRAS Group. He joined MISTRAS in January 2018. Before joining MISTRAS Group, Mr. Prajzner was Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of CECO Environmental Corp, a publicly-traded global diversified and energy technology company. He began his career with Ernst & Young and also held senior financial positions with CDI Corporation and American Infrastructure. Mr. Prajzner earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from Villanova University, an M.B.A. (Finance) from Temple University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Hani Hammad is Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for MISTRAS Group. He joined MISTRAS in 2024 after over four years spent at the global consultancy firm, AlixPartners, which included a year-long collaboration with MISTRAS to manage the Company’s Project Phoenix initiative. He was instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency, designing the overall project approach, identifying value-capture opportunities, and managing the successful execution of initiatives that significantly bolstered efficiency across the Company. Prior to his accomplishments at AlixPartners, Mr. Hammad contributed his strategic insight to PwC’s Strategy&, focusing on operational strategy for Oil & Gas companies, and held key roles in manufacturing and supply chain management at Baker Hughes Company and General Electric Company, where he graduated from the Operations Management Leadership Program and obtained his Lean Six Sigma certification. His educational background includes a Master of Professional Studies in Supply Chain Management from Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University.

Maggie Laureano was appointed Chief Human Resources Officer of MISTRAS Group in 2025. She brings more than 20 years of HR leadership experience across global, operations-driven industries, with extensive experience in the aerospace sector and the testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) industry.

Maggie has held key roles at Endeavor Schools, Bureau Veritas, and Embraer, where she drove talent strategies for operational growth. She has a proven track record of building scalable HR frameworks and fostering inclusive, high-performance cultures.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Fordham University and is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese. Maggie is also a board member of the Aerospace Industries Association Workforce Policy Council and the Florida State University HR Center, and a member of the International Aviation Women’s Association.

Theresa Anderson brings over 20 years of marketing leadership experience spanning oil and gas, regulatory compliance, SaaS, and the testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) industry. Known for pairing strategic vision with creative execution, she has a proven record of driving measurable growth and brand impact.
 
She has led global and North American marketing for companies such as Bureau Veritas Group and Edgen Group (a Sumitomo Corporation subsidiary), where she built scalable demand generation programs, launched integrated brand strategies, and elevated visibility in highly regulated, technical markets.
 
Theresa’s digital marketing expertise spans the key industries MISTRAS serves—including energy, aerospace and defense, manufacturing, and infrastructure. Her customer-centric approach will play a pivotal role in strengthening the MISTRAS brand and accelerating growth across our markets.
 
She is a graduate of the University of Virginia.

Gennaro (Jerry) D’Alterio joined MISTRAS Group in 2023 as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. With over 20 years of proven executive leadership, Mr. D'Alterio excels at driving commercial transformations. An impactful leader with a consistent track record for fostering success-oriented cultures, he most recently served as the Vice President of Product Management and Director, Global Business Development at CECO Environmental's Fluid Handling & Filtration segment, where he also held the positions of President and Global President. In these roles, Mr. D'Alterio led initiatives that resulted in exponential revenue growth and significant margin improvements. He also launched multiple new products and assembled a global sales team that successfully expanded international revenue across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Beyond his expertise in sales, Mr. D’Alterio is certified in LEAN enterprise and manufacturing, bringing a unique perspective and set of benefits to MISTRAS' customers. Mr. D'Alterio holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University. He is also a member of the Hydraulic Institute and the International Desalination Association, and serves on the Board of the Aquatic Animal Life Support Operators organization.

Eileen Coggins was appointed Chief Legal Officer of MISTRAS Group in 2025. She brings extensive experience as a senior legal officer across regulated industries, including public companies, private enterprises, and private equity–backed organizations.

Eileen has held senior leadership roles at AmeriHealth Caritas, Univita Health Inc., and Genesis HealthCare Corp. At AmeriHealth Caritas, she expanded the legal function while helping drive revenue growth from $6 billion to more than $23 billion. She also oversaw legal, regulatory, and government affairs at Univita Health, and guided governance through major transactions at Genesis HealthCare, including a company sale and tax-exempt spin-off.

She holds a Juris Doctor from Widener University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from West Chester University. Eileen also serves on the Boards of Share Food Inc., as Vice Chair and Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee, and Casa Farnase.