2011-2012 Association Committees

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

Finance
Administers the Association budget and financial reports and certifies Association remains financially sound.
Chair: Lon Fanning, Perkins Products, Inc.

ILMA Branding
Working to promote the ILMA name and logo within the industry and marketplace, in accordance with the Strategic Plan.
Chair: Greg Julian, Advanced Lubrication Specialties

Legislative Affairs
Enables ILMA to be more active on Capitol Hill on issues that concern ILMA members.
Chair: TBA

Membership
Promotes Association membership throughout lubricants industry and oversees application process for new members.
Chair: Barbara Bellanti, Battenfeld Grease & Oil Corporation of N.Y.

Nominating
Nominates Manufacturing Member company representatives for the Board of Directors.
Chair: Paul Aylor, Spectrum Corporation

Past Presidents' Panel
Dedicated to improving member relations within industry and promoting lubricants throughout community.
Chair: Paul Aylor, Spectrum Corporation

Program Planning
Provides resources for developing meeting program agenda for ILMA's Management Forum and Annual Meeting.
Chair: Jarrett Flegel, Boss Lubricants

Scholarship
Approves candidates for financial scholarship for college students studying for careers in the lubricants industry.
Chair: Ron Powell, Moroil Technologies

Strategic Planning
Interprets ILMA's Strategic Plan to fulfill all Association goals and objectives.
Chair: Jarrett Flegel, Boss Lubricants

2011-12 Independent Forums

Industry Task Force
Coordinates ILMA Testing Initiatives
Chair: James A. Taglia, NL Grease

Family Business Council
Provides a forum where members can discuss the ins and outs of running a family business.
Chair: Catherine Golden, Etna Products, Inc.
Vice Chair: Sarah Plimpton Liebowitz, Inolex Chemical Company
Secretary: Nathaly April, Verco 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: Beth Fields, SK Lubricants Americas Inc.
Vice Chair: Wayne DeBlock, United Color Manufacturing, Inc.
Secretary: Ken MacKinnon, Sunbelt Corporation — Specialty Dyes & Chemicals
Vice Secretary: Sally Pavlica, Petroleum Chemicals

Young Executives
Comprised of executives looking to make a difference in the lubricant industry — building tomorrow's leaders today.
Chair: Greg Nowakowski, United Color Manufacturing, Inc.
Vice Chair: Ramesh Rajasekeran, FMC Technologies, Inc.
Secretary: Wayne DeBlock, United Color Manufacturing, Inc.

2011-12 Industry Committees

Engine & Transmission Lubricants
Follows issues involving engine and transmission lubricants, including specification updates and regulatory impacts.
Chair: Matt Mannette, Nexeo Solutions
Vice Chair: Ray Sparling, Midcontinental Chemical Company
Secretary: Elena Abramova, Omni Specialty Packaging

Grease
Follows issues concerning the grease manufacturers and suppliers in the industry.
Chair: Alberto Nunez, Sunn LLC
Vice Chair: David DeVore, Functional Products Inc.
Secretary: Dennis Doggett, New Initiatives

Industrial Lubricants
Follows issues concerning manufacturers and suppliers for the industrial lubricants sector.
Chair: Glenn Krasley, Ultrachem, Inc.
Secretary: Tyler Housel, Inolex Chemical Company

Metalworking Fluids
Follows issues concerning manufacturers and suppliers for the metalworking fluids sector.
Chair: Beth Jones, Hangsterfer's Laboratories, Inc.
Vice Chair: Jeff Macke, 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: John Prewitt, PASCO
Vice Chair: Brian Nichols, Lucas Oil Products
Secretary:Dean Mouren-Laurens, Liquid Packaging Company

Safety, Health, Environmental & Regulatory Affairs (SHERA) Committee
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: Mark Fretz, Houghton International Inc.
Secretary: Cathy Novak, () Rhein Chemie Corporation

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