CCAI Announces Board of Directors and Officers for 2024-2025
The Chemical Coaters Association International announces its 2024-25 national board of directors and officers at its annual meeting, welcoming new members and leaders.
The Chemical Coaters Association International announced its 2024-25 national board of directors and officers at its annual meeting in Savannah, Ga. CCAI is pleased to welcome new board members Sal Garcia, Nordson Corp.; and Joel Lynch, Diamond Vogel.
Sal Garcia, attended his first board of directors’ meeting during the annual meeting. “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,” he says.
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,” Green says. Green has been a member of CCAI for almost 20 years, serves as the Northern Ohio Chapter president and contributes as a presenter at many industry events.
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 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 and Chemical – Wisconsin Chapter.
