Dr. Richard Pleus, Ph.D., M.S. / Co-Founder
rcpleus@aerotox.orgDr. Richard C. Pleus is the Toxicologist/Pharmacologist, Founder, and President of
Intertox, a specialist in aerospace toxicology serving all the major aircraft manufacturers, defense contractors, and commercial airlines. Dr. Pleus received his Ph.D. (Environmental Toxicology, 1991) and M.S. (Environmental Health, 1983) from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis MN. He was one of two toxicologists for the U.S. Navy regarding physiological episodes for F/A-18 fighter aircraft and T-45 aircraft. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and studies, and is a frequent speaker on the neurological and toxicological impacts of human exposure to aerospace-related chemicals. He is the co-founder of the Aerospace Toxicology Association, an official affiliate organization of AsMA since November 2022.
Dr. David Mattie, Ph.D., D.A.B.T., Emeritus / Co-Founder
dmattie@aerotox.orgDr. David R. Mattie is a retired Senior Research Toxicologist who is currently serving a year as emeritus in the 711 Human Performance Wing, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Force Health Protection Section, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. Dr. Mattie received his Ph.D. (Biology, 1983) from the University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. He has been certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology since 1991. His research interests include alternative jet fuel toxicity, development of toxicity screening methods, jet fuel-induced hearing loss, perchlorate, coolants and new propellants. Professional affiliations still include membership in the Society of Toxicology (SOT); Mixtures Specialty Section of SOT; and Ohio Valley Society of Toxicology (OVSOT) where he served two terms as President (2007/2009 and 2021/2022). He served as the Program Manager for the five-year Aerospace Toxicology Programing AFRL. He is the co-founder of the Aerospace Toxicology Association, an official affiliate organization of AsMA since November 2022.
