The Powder Coating Institute (PCI) announced its 2025 Board of Directors and executive officers. PCI values the support of its member companies and the leadership of the following individuals:
- President: Bob Cregg, business director North America, Covestro Coating Resins, Inc.
- Vice President: Teddy Piepkow, Central U.S. and Canada powder sales manager, Nordson Corporation.
- Secretary/Treasurer: Jeff Hale, director of marketing, Gema USA Inc.
- Past President: Tom Whalen, vice president sales and marketing, TCI Powder Coatings.
“The PCI Board of Directors will continue to provide strategic planning for the organization and support of the powder coating industry,” said Kevin Coursin, PCI executive director. “They strive to add value to being a PCI member and further educate the industry.”
PCI welcomed Sean Hubbard to the Board of Directors. Hubbard is the new president and CEO of Rush Powder Coatings, Inc. in Indianapolis, Indiana. “As I conclude my first Board of Directors meeting as the custom coater representative, I am encouraged by the potential and confident that PCI values our group’s input,” Hubbard said. “I look forward to engaging in discussions with both members and non-members to understand how PCI has supported their organizations and how it can continue to assist the custom coater teams in the field. The education and training of coaters is of paramount importance to me, and I am eager to connect with a diverse group of custom coaters.”
Continuing on the PCI Board of Directors for 2025, the following individuals provide support and service to benefit the powder coating industry on every level:
- Chris Beninati, vice president, Elcometer, Inc.
- John Cole P.E., president, Parker Ionics.
- Marty Sawyer, CEO, Trimac Industrial Systems, LLC.
- John Sudges, sales manager, Midwest Finishing Systems, Inc.
- Shelley Verdun, business manager, powder coatings Americas region, PPG.
- Mike Withers, business development manager, thermoplastics, Axalta Coating Systems.
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