
Founding chapter · In formation
Laboratory AlliancesMountain West Laboratory Alliance
Laboratory Alliances is forming a peer alliance for the people who run laboratories across Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and Nevada — built on candor, discretion and shared standards.
Wasatch Range from Emigration Canyon — Keplersj · CC BY-SA 4.0
Peer counsel
Closed-door roundtables where laboratory leaders compare operating realities candidly, without vendor pitches.
Regional voice
A shared perspective on workforce, reimbursement, regulation and access across six states with distinct needs.
Practical exchange
Introductions, working groups and curated resources that help members solve problems faster.
Inaugural gathering · In planning
Holiday Kickoff & Laboratory Leaders Roundtable
An intimate evening conversation to open the chapter. Date and venue are still to be determined — we're gathering interest from prospective attendees, speakers and sponsors to shape it.
- Date
- To be determined
- Venue
- To be determined
- Registration
- Not open — interest only
Laboratory community
Six states. One regional table.

Utah
UTFrom the Wasatch Front to St. George and the Uinta Basin.

Colorado
COThe Front Range corridor, the Western Slope and mountain communities.

Idaho
IDThe Treasure Valley, Eastern Idaho and the northern panhandle.

Wyoming
WYCheyenne and Casper to Jackson, across a frontier geography.

Montana
MTBillings, Missoula, Bozeman, Great Falls and rural service areas.

Nevada
NVLas Vegas, Reno–Sparks and the Great Basin interior.
Leadership
A regional table for the people who run laboratories.
FOUNDING CHAPTER · IN FORMATION
Founder & Head, Mountain West Laboratory Alliance
Pamela Wertalik
Pamela founded the Mountain West chapter to give laboratory leaders a trusted, regional forum — and leads its formation, roundtables and partnerships personally.
Editorial references
Resources for the decisions beyond the room.
Pamela's advisory practice is founder-led and separate from the chapter. External resources are not announced Alliance partners or members.
Laboratory Vortex
Find scientific services, testing and specialist laboratory capabilities for your next project.
Laboratory Sector Today
Laboratory market signals and sector coverage. Access-restricted preview; sign-in may be required.
Founder advisory
Pamela Wertalik's advisory website on laboratory growth and guidance.