FQS Team Members
Edward W. English II
Mr. English is a graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Chemistry with over 25 years experience in the energy industry. At Fuel Quality Services, Mr. English is involved in all aspects related to domestic and foreign business development, client relations, R&D of performance chemicals used in various stages of production, receipt, storage and transport of crude oil as well as refined fuels including ethanol blended fuels, biodiesel blended fuels and biomass based fuels to the end user.
Mr. English is active in several professional organizations and associations including ASTM Technical Committee D02, he is Vice-Chair for ASTM Subcommittee 14 on the Stability and Cleanliness of Liquid Fuels, and Chairs ASTM D02.14 Working Group for Fuel Corrosivity; the International Association for the Handling, and Use of Liquid Fuels (IASH); the Coordinating Research Council (CRC) and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Mr. English has also participated with industry peer groups to resolve industry wide issues such as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Microbial Group; Underwriters Laboratory (UL) E85 Task Force and various Aviation Industry Groups, and the Clean Diesel Fuel Alliance - ULSD Accelerated Corrosion Task Force.
Mr. English is recognized in the industry for his knowledge and expertise in the area of fuel systems, fuel specifications, storage and distribution of fuels, materials compatibility, microbial contamination and other forms of fluid contamination issues. Mr. English has been a guest lecturer, presenter and instructor at industry meetings, conferences and educational venues in the United States and abroad. He has discussed topics ranging from systems performance, product performance, specifications, failure analysis, fuel contamination, alternative fuels and materials compatibility with traditional fuels as well as alternative biomass fuels.
Before joining Fuel Quality Services, Inc., Mr. English worked in the nuclear power industry fulfilling technical and regulatory responsibilities both on-site and at corporate.
In addition to all of the activities discussed above Mr. English has also served as a legal expert witness in several federal civil litigation cases as well as a class action lawsuit.
Margaret Umoren-Clark
Margaret Umoren-Clark has been with the company since 2011. She brings 7+ years of experience in Customer Services and Sales. Margaret graduated from Georgia State University with a BBA in Business Management. Margaret handles order processing, sales, product inquiries, first-level support for customers and maintains customer accounts.
Krystle Antoine
Krystle Antoine joined the FQS team in January of 2020. Krystle is currently an Accounting Specialist at FQS, and she brings 8+ years of experience in Accounting and Customer Service. Krystle graduated with an AAS in Accounting and has several certifications. Krystle handles invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and helps support customers and vendors. Krystle is also DOT and IATA Certified. Krystle uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to support the team and encourage success.
Michael Blakemore
Michael Blakemore is the Product Specialist for the following FQS microbiological test kits: HY-LiTE Jet A1, MicrobMonitor 2, and MicrobMonitor GMF. Mr. Blakemore is also a member in good standing with ASTM Committee D02 for Petroleum and Lubricants, ASTM D02.14 Fuel Microbiology Group, ASTM D02. E0 Diesel Fuel Group, D02. JO Aviation Turbine Fuel; the International Air Transportation Association (IATA) Microbial Group; and The Diesel Fuel Oil Group (DFOG). Before joining FQS, Michael worked over a decade in a fuel oil analysis laboratory and additive sales.
Mr. Blakemore is a graduate of Lake Land College and the Illinois Center for Broadcasting with degrees in Radio & Television Broadcasting.
When he is not working Mr. Blakemore enjoys golfing, music, snowboarding, and time with his family.