Mr. Zimmerman is an internationally recognized expert in Laser Safety currently managing the Laser System Safety Technical Direction Agent Program at a Navy laboratory. He is convener of the IEC TC 76 Working Group 3 on Laser Radiation Measurements and the chairman ANSI Z136.4 Subcommittee for the American National Standard Recommended Practice for Laser Safety Measurements, Hazard Evaluation, and Instrumentation.

Mr. Zimmerman has worked on the NATO STANAG 3606 committee for range laser safety and with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) G-10T Subcommittee on Laser Safety to help develop the Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.2D, which provides guidance on laser exposure levels near airports.

Mr. Zimmerman is a Fellow of LIA, a member of the LIA Board of Directors, and has been published in the Journal of Laser Applications and Proceedings of International Laser Safety Conferences. A graduate of the University of Wyoming, Mr. Zimmerman also holds certifications such as CLSO, Navy Laser Safety Specialist, and Navy Range Laser Safety Specialist.