CCAI Announces Board of Directors and Officers for 2024-2025
The Chemical Coaters Association International announces its 2024-25 National Board of Directors & Officers at its annual meeting, welcoming new members and leaders.
The Chemical Coaters Association International announced its 2024-25 National Board of Directors & Officers at its annual meeting in Savannah, Georgia. CCAI is pleased to welcome new board members Sal Garcia, Nordson Corporation, Joel Lynch and Diamond Vogel. CCAI values the support and enthusiasm these individuals contribute to the board, representing various member companies nationwide.
One of CCAI’s newest board members, Sal Garcia, attended his first board of directors’ meetings during the annual meeting. Sal says, “I’m honored to be part of a group of people that are passionate about our industry and strive to help it grow. I hope to bring that same level of energy to CCAI and contribute to its success.” CCAI welcomes the addition of fresh, new talent to the board, eager to bring innovative ideas into the association.
Russ Green of Midwest Finishing Systems, Inc. began his two-year term as CCAI’s national president. “Becoming the CCAI National President is not just a title, it is a commitment to lead the best education and networking association in the finishing industry and ensure the continued growth of the association,” Russ says. Russ has been a member of CCAI for nearly twenty years, serves as the Northern Ohio Chapter president and contributes as a presenter at many industry events. CCAI is happy to have Russ’ leadership and guidance.
CCAI’s 2024-25 Board of Directors and Executive Officers, pictured first row, left to right: Duane Fudge, Jeff Watson, Larry Melgary, Bill Oney, CCAI executive director Anne Goyer, John Heyer, and Pedro Castillo. Second row, left to right: Jeff Blain, Tony Sclafani, Russ Green, Michelle Striggow, Hope Dollarhide, Marhya Osheaski, Nick Dawson, Sal Garcia and Joel Lynch. Not pictured: Lindsey Boyle and Jeff Rochester.
Source: CCAI
CCAI is very pleased to have the following individuals serve as the executive officers on the National Board of Directors for 2024-2025:
President: Russ Green, Midwest Finishing Systems, Inc. – Northern Ohio Chapter
Vice President: Michelle Striggow, Graco Inc. – Twin Cities Chapter
Treasurer: Jeff Blain, Circle-Prosco, Inc. – Southern California Chapter
Recent Past President: Tony Sclafani, AR Iron, LLC – Las Vegas Chapter
In addition to the new members and officers, continuing on the National Board of Directors for the 2024-25 year will be: Lindsey Boyle, BASF/Chemetall – West Michigan Chapter; Pedro Castillo, Therma-Tron, X, Inc. – Capìtulo en español; Nick Dawson, KOCH Finishing Systems – Unaffiliated; Hope Dollarhide, FANUC – Unaffiliated; Duane Fudge, BASF/Chemetall – Unaffiliated; John Heyer, Retired – Wisconsin Chapter; Bill Oney, Retired – Wisconsin Chapter; Marhya Osheaski, IFS Coatings, Inc. – Northern Illinois Chapter; Jeff Rochester, Pacific Powder Coating & Mfg., Inc. – Northern California Chapter; Jeff Watson, Custom Chemicals of Texas - Texas Chapter. Serving as Ex-officio Board member is Larry Melgary, Northern Coatings & Chemical – Wisconsin Chapter.
