2012-2013 Association Committees

Ethics:
Ensures the correct interpretation and enforcement of ILMA's Code of Ethics.
Jerry Burns, Miller Industrial Fluids

Finance:
Administers the Association budget and financial reports and certifies Association remains financially sound.
Barbara A. Bellanti, Battenfeld Grease & Oil Corporation of N.Y.

ILMA Branding:
Working to promote the ILMA name and logo within the industry and marketplace, in accordance with the Strategic Plan.
Ronald M. Powell, Moroil Technologies

Membership:
Promotes Association membership throughout lubricants industry and oversees application process for new members.
Frank H. Hamilton, III, South Atlantic Services, Inc.

Past President's Panel:
Dedicated to improving member relations within industry and promoting lubricants throughout community.
Todd Coady, Hicks Oils & Hicksgas, Inc.

Program Planning:
Provides resources for developing meeting program agenda for ILMA's Management Forum and Annual Meeting.
William L. "Lon" Fanning, Perkins Products, Inc.

Scholarship:
Oversees the scholarship program for the ILMA Foundation.
Paul Aylor, Spectrum Corporation

Strategic Planning:
Interprets ILMA's Strategic Plan to fulfill all Association goals and objectives.
William L. "Lon" Fanning, Perkins Products, Inc.

Independent Forums

Industry Task Force:
Coordinates ILMA Testing Initiatives
James A. Taglia (Jattag@aol.com), NL Grease, LLC

Innovative Business Council:
Provides a forum where members can discuss making a difference in the lubricant industry through new business trends and innovations.
Chair: Sarah Plimpton Liebowitz, Inolex Chemical Company
Vice Chair: Wayne DeBlock
Secretary: Nathaly April, International

Metalworking Fluids Product Stewardship Group® (MWFPSG):
A self-funded cooperative research and advocacy group promoting product stewardship for manufacturers of metalworking fluids.
Chairs: Daniel Goon, Ph.D., Castrol Industrial North America and Ike Tripp, Jr., Etna Products, Inc.

Supplier Member Committee:
Provides resource for Supplier Members to voice concerns and opinions about industry trends and Association activities.
Chair: Wayne DeBlock, United Color Manufacturing, Inc.
Vice Chair : Ken MacKinnon, Sunbelt Corporation - Specialty Dyes & Chemicals
Secretary : Sally Pavlica, Petroleum Chemicals

Industry Committees

Engine & Transmission Lubricants
Follows issues involving engine and transmission lubricants, including specification updates and regulatory impacts.
Chair: Ray Sparling, Midcontinental Chemical Company
Vice Chair: Elena Abramova, Omni Specialty Packaging
Secretary: Marvin Kerkstra, Citgo Petroleum Corporation

Grease & Solid Lubricants
Follows issues concerning the grease manufacturers and suppliers in the industry.
Chair: David DeVore, Functional Products Inc.
Vice Chair: Dennis Doggett, New Initiatives LLC
Secretary: Tom Pane, King Industries, Inc.

Industrial Lubricants
Follows issues concerning manufacturers and suppliers for the industrial lubricants sector.
Chair: Tyler Housel, Inolex Chemical Company
Vice Chair: Grant Julian, Advanced Lubrication Specialties
Secretary: Tim Perrott, NYCO America LLC

Metalworking Fluids:
Follows issues concerning manufacturers and suppliers for the metalworking lubricants sector.
Chair: Beth Jones, Hangsterfer's Laboratories, Inc.
Vice Chair:Jeff Mackey, Afton Chemical Corporation
Secretary: Catharine Golden, Etna Products, Inc.

Packaging:
Follow trends in the packaging sector of the industry and how they impact manufacturers and suppliers.
Chair: Brian Nichols, Lucas Oil Products
Vice Chair: Brian Finch, Radco Industries, Inc.
Secretary: Glenn Hermann, Third Coast Terminals

Safety, Health, Environmental & Regulatory Affairs (SHERA)
Provides guidance regarding existing and emerging safety, health, environmental and regulatory issues related to the lubricants industry and their impact on ILMA members and end users.
Chair: Dave Morrison, Castrol Industrial North America Inc.
Vice Chair: Cathy Novak, Rhein Chemie Corporation
Secretary: John Burke, Houghton International Inc.

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