Ted McClure has been the Director of Technical Resources at Sea-Land since 2014. He brings with him over 40 years of experience in the industrial chemical field. Prior to joining Sea-Land, Ted was the founder and operator of TribSys LLC, where he served as a consultant and testing contractor for the AutoSteel Partnership Tribology of Advanced High Strength Steel team. He also held various professional positions at lubricant companies, where he was responsible for technology management, R&D, technical services, and quality. Ted has authored several technical publications, including contributing to WorldAutoSteel Advanced High-Strength Steels Application Guidelines Version 7.0 (2021), and is a regular speaker at technical conferences. He holds an STLE CMFS certification and is the current Treasurer of the North American Deep Drawing Research Group (NADDRG), is active in ASTM, and a Past-Chairman of the Chicago Section of STLE.

Ted earned a BS in Chemistry from Miami University. When he is not working, he enjoys hiking, fishing, and gardening. His passion for outdoor activities is reflected in his personal interests, where he often spends his time exploring nature and enjoying various recreational activities.