Tony Bruno
NDT Technical Director, Aerospace & Energy
United States

Tony joined Element in 2017 and has held leadership roles including Operations Manager, Technical Manager, and General Manager. He now serves as NDT Technical Director supporting aerospace and energy customers.
Experience
Tony Bruno joined Element in 2017 through acquisition, bringing extensive experience in non-destructive testing (NDT) and chemical processing supporting commercial, military, and aerospace markets.
Since joining Element Hartford, Tony has held multiple leadership roles, including Operations Manager (2017–2020), Technical Manager (2020–2021), and General Manager for Hartford and Greenville (2021–2023). He currently serves as NDT Technical Director (2023–present), providing technical oversight, compliance support, and operational leadership while partnering with teams on customer engagement and strategic planning.
Career Highlights
- Metals testing company: Inspector to Project Manager to Vice President (2002–2017)
- Joined Element Hartford (2017)
- Operations Manager, Element Hartford (2017–2020)
- Technical Manager, Element Hartford (2020–2021)
- General Manager, Hartford & Greenville (2021–2023)
- NDT Technical Director (2023–present)
Qualifications & Credentials
Qualifications
- BS, Business Management and Information Systems
- NDT and Chemical Processing Level III Inspector
- Element Leadership Development Program (ELDP)
