07.17.23
The Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) recently announced its 2023-24 National Board of Directors & Officers at its annual meeting in Atlantic Beach, FL. CCAI welcomed new board members Jeff Blain, Circle-Prosco, Inc.; Nick Dawson, Koch Finishing Systems; and Hope Dollarhide, FANUC America Corp. CCAI appreciates the support and enthusiasm these individuals bring to the board from different member companies across the country.
There were many first-time annual meeting attendees, including one of CCAI’s newest board members, Hope Dollarhide.
“I had a wonderful time at my first CCAI annual meeting and board of directors meeting, the entire organization is filled with the best people,” Dollarhide said. “There is a lot for me to learn and more relationships to build. I am excited to share my expertise and look forward to the challenge of engaging more of the Gen Z population in the finishing industry.”
CCAI is pleased to have the leadership of the following individuals who continue to serve as the executive officers on the National Board of Directors for 2023-2024:
Officers:
• President: Tony Sclafani, AR Iron, LLC – Las Vegas Chapter
• Vice President: Russ Green, Midwest Finishing Systems, Inc. – Northern Ohio Chapter
• Treasurer: Michelle Striggow, Graco Inc. – Twin Cities Chapter
• Recent Past President: Duane Fudge, BASF Chemetall - Unaffiliated
In addition to the new members and officers, continuing on the National Board of Directors for the 2023-24 year will be: Lindsey Boyle, BASF/Chemetall – West Michigan Chapter; Pedro Castillo, Therma-Tron, X, Inc. – Unaffiliated; John Heyer, Retired – Wisconsin Chapter; Tim Milner, J.I.T. Powder Coating Co. – Twin Cities Chapter; Bill Oney, Retired – Wisconsin Chapter; Marhya Osheaski, IFS Coatings, Inc. – Northern Illinois Chapter; Jeff Rochester, Pacific Powder Coating & Mfg., Inc. – Northern California Chapter; Bob Warren, Retired – West Michigan Chapter; Jeff Watson, Custom Chemicals of Texas - Texas Chapter. Serving as Ex-officio Board member is Larry Melgary, Northern Coatings & Chemical – Wisconsin Chapter.
There were many first-time annual meeting attendees, including one of CCAI’s newest board members, Hope Dollarhide.
“I had a wonderful time at my first CCAI annual meeting and board of directors meeting, the entire organization is filled with the best people,” Dollarhide said. “There is a lot for me to learn and more relationships to build. I am excited to share my expertise and look forward to the challenge of engaging more of the Gen Z population in the finishing industry.”
CCAI is pleased to have the leadership of the following individuals who continue to serve as the executive officers on the National Board of Directors for 2023-2024:
Officers:
• President: Tony Sclafani, AR Iron, LLC – Las Vegas Chapter
• Vice President: Russ Green, Midwest Finishing Systems, Inc. – Northern Ohio Chapter
• Treasurer: Michelle Striggow, Graco Inc. – Twin Cities Chapter
• Recent Past President: Duane Fudge, BASF Chemetall - Unaffiliated
In addition to the new members and officers, continuing on the National Board of Directors for the 2023-24 year will be: Lindsey Boyle, BASF/Chemetall – West Michigan Chapter; Pedro Castillo, Therma-Tron, X, Inc. – Unaffiliated; John Heyer, Retired – Wisconsin Chapter; Tim Milner, J.I.T. Powder Coating Co. – Twin Cities Chapter; Bill Oney, Retired – Wisconsin Chapter; Marhya Osheaski, IFS Coatings, Inc. – Northern Illinois Chapter; Jeff Rochester, Pacific Powder Coating & Mfg., Inc. – Northern California Chapter; Bob Warren, Retired – West Michigan Chapter; Jeff Watson, Custom Chemicals of Texas - Texas Chapter. Serving as Ex-officio Board member is Larry Melgary, Northern Coatings & Chemical – Wisconsin Chapter.