CCAI Names Board of Directors, Officers for 2023-2024

CCAI’s 2023-24 board of directors and executive officers, pictured first row, left to right: John Heyer, Anne Goyer, Larry Melgary, Lindsey Boyle, Duane Fudge and Pedro Castillo. Second row, left to right: Michelle Striggow, Hope Dollarhide, Marhya Osheaski, Jeff Rochester, Tony Sclafani, Nick Dawson and Jeff Blaine. Third row, left to right: Tim Milner and Russ Green. Not pictured: Bill Oney, Bob Warren and Jeff Watson. Photo Credit: CCAI

The Chemical Coaters Association International named its 2023-24 national board of directors and officers at its annual meeting in Atlantic Beach, Florida. CCAI welcomes Jeff Blain of Circle-Prosco Inc., Nick Dawson of Koch Finishing Systems and Hope Dollarhide of FANUC America Corp. to the board. 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 some of the new board members. 

“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 says. “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!” 

There are also individuals who are continuing to serve as executive officers for 2023-2024. These individuals include President Tony Sclafani of AR Iron from the Las Vegas chapter of CCAI, Vice President Russ Green of Midwest Finishing Systems from the northern Ohio chapter, Treasurer Michelle Striggow of Graco Inc. from the Twin Cities chapter and the past President Duane Fudge of BASF Chemetall who is unaffiliated with a chapter.

Also continuing on the board of directors for 2023-2024 is Lindsey Boyle of BASF/Chemetall from the west Michigan chapter, Pedro Castillo of Therma-Tron X who is unaffiliated, John Heyer who is retired from the Wisconsin chapter, Tim Milner of J.I.T. Powder Coating Co. from the Twin Cities chapter, Bill Oney who is retired from the Wisconsin chapter, Marhya Osheaski of IFS Coatings from the northern Illinois chapter, Jeff Rochester of Pacific Powder Coating & Mfg. from the northern California chapter, Bob Warren who is retired from the western Michigan chapter and Jeff Watson of Custom Chemicals of Texas from the Texas chapter. Larry Melgary of Northern Coatings & Chemical from the Wisconsin chapter is also serving as ex-officio board member.