02.02.24
The Powder Coating Institute (PCI) announced its 2024 Board of Directors and Executive Officers.
“The PCI Board of Directors establishes the strategic plan of the organization and where we should focus our efforts,” remarked PCI Executive Director Kevin Coursin. “PCI is grateful for these individuals who share their valuable time setting our goals and making sure we stay on task. I look forward to continuing to work with them throughout the year.”
PCI welcomed two new board members. Jeff Hale, director of marketing, Gema USA Inc. “I am very excited, and it is an honor to be elected to the PCI Board. Throughout my long career with Gema, I have been involved with PCI and I look forward to continuing my contributions assisting PCI to increase awareness and education about the many advantages of powder coatings.” PCI also welcomes new board member, Chris Beninati, outside sales manager, Elcometer, Inc. “I am excited to rejoin the PCI board and help move PCI’s mission forward.”
Continuing their commitment on the PCI Board of Directors for 2024, the following individuals provide support and service to benefit the powder coating industry on every level:
- President: Tom Whalen, vice president sales & marketing, TCI Powder Coatings.
- Vice President: Bob Cregg, business director North America, Covestro Coating Resins, Inc.
- Secretary/Treasurer: Teddy Piepkow, Central US & Canada powder sales manager, Nordson Corporation.
- Past President: Shelley Verdun, business manager, powder coatings – Americas region, PPG.
“The PCI Board of Directors establishes the strategic plan of the organization and where we should focus our efforts,” remarked PCI Executive Director Kevin Coursin. “PCI is grateful for these individuals who share their valuable time setting our goals and making sure we stay on task. I look forward to continuing to work with them throughout the year.”
PCI welcomed two new board members. Jeff Hale, director of marketing, Gema USA Inc. “I am very excited, and it is an honor to be elected to the PCI Board. Throughout my long career with Gema, I have been involved with PCI and I look forward to continuing my contributions assisting PCI to increase awareness and education about the many advantages of powder coatings.” PCI also welcomes new board member, Chris Beninati, outside sales manager, Elcometer, Inc. “I am excited to rejoin the PCI board and help move PCI’s mission forward.”
Continuing their commitment on the PCI Board of Directors for 2024, the following individuals provide support and service to benefit the powder coating industry on every level:
- David Flatten, president and CEO, Inland Powder Coating
- Marty Sawyer, CEO, Trimac Industrial Systems, LLC
- John Sudges, sales manager, Midwest Finishing Systems, Inc.
- Mike Withers, architectural segment leader, Axalta Coating Systems.
