Robotic Industries Association (RIA) announced Carole Franklin, PMP, as new Director of Standards Development for RIA. As expert project manager and facilitator, Franklin's prior work with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton included process improvement and communication projects for clients at federal R&D facility (TARDEC). "After seeing robotics up close while supporting TARDEC," said Franklin, "I’ve been looking for an opportunity to get more deeply involved in the industry."