Pete M. Marone, M.S.
Director of Technical Services
Virginia Department of Forensic Science
pete.marone@dfs.virginia.gov
(804) 786-2281

Education
Pete Marone received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh.

Professional experience
Marone began his forensic career at the Allegheny County Crime Laboratory in 1971 and remained in Pittsburgh until 1978 when he accepted a position with the Virginia Department of Forensic Science. From 1998 until 2005 he was the Central Laboratory Director with the Department. Currently, he is Director of Technical Services.

Professional organizations
He is a member of the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD), American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensic Scientists, International Association for Chemical Testing and the Forensic Science Society.

He also has served on the ASCLD DNA Credential Review Committee (for DNA) and was co-chair of the undergraduate curriculum committee of the Technical Working Group for Forensic Science Training and Education. Marone is currently the Chair of the ASCLD-LAB Board, the Forensic Education Program Accreditation Commission for the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. and is on the board of Directors of the Consortium of Forensic Science Organizations.