SMT - Key Persons


Angie Pattengale

Job Titles:
  • VP of Operations

Dr. Lee Schroeder

Dr. Lee Schroeder has been in the assessment business for over 30 years, during which he has developed a reputation for knowledge, integrity, and common sense. And he has assembled an enthusiastic, like-minded group of individuals to work with our clients. Key members of the SMT management team are:

Katrina Albrecht

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director of Operations
Katrina Albrecht has 23 years of management, with more than 13 years of serving in a supervisory and client resource capacity at Schroeder Measurement Technologies, Inc. (SMT). Ms. Albrecht maintains continuous communication with the clients to ensure timely progress in meeting program deadlines. Ms. Albrecht serves as an operational liaison between SMT/IQT and its clients, and provides clients with program updates. She is thoroughly experienced in all aspects of testing administration and project implementation. Before joining SMT, Ms. Albrecht worked in the banking industry, developing her capacity for detail orientation, the utmost of client care, and expedient communications between banking management and customers.

Rachel Araujo-Newton

Job Titles:
  • Manager for the Assessment & Psychometric Services ( APS ) Department
  • Manager, Assement and Psychometric Services
Rachel Araujo-Newton is the Manager for the Assessment & Psychometric Services (APS) department. Rachel has 10 years of experience in the testing industry, serving as the primary day-to-day contact for clients for coordination and facilitation of test development activities such as item writing and review and test form assembly. Rachel also conducts and interprets item analyses to evaluate item and test form performance, and provides guidance to clients on best practices and program planning. Rachel earned her bachelor's degree from Georgia Southern University.

Sean Colton - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
Sean has 20+ years of experience in management - with more than 10 years right here at Schroeder Measurement Technologies Inc. (SMT). During his tenure at SMT, Sean has been actively involved in many aspects of the testing process, from test development and exam administration to accreditation and implementation of the strategic plan.

Steve Schimsky

Job Titles:
  • Director of MIS
Steve has been with SMT since its inception in 1995 and has over 17 years of experience designing network architecture and writing comprehensive testing software. Steve has been instrumental in creating numerous systems and applications both for internal and client use including the SMT-Test Development Center, one of the most advanced computer-based item banking and online item writing tools in the testing industry. Steve's technological expertise provides innovative solutions to our clients' program challenges. Steve earned his bachelor's degree in computer science from Stockton State College in New Jersey.