PCI Announces 2024 Board of Directors and Executive Officers

The Powder Coating Institute (PCI) announces its 2024 Board of Directors and Executive Officers. PCI values the support of its member companies and is very fortunate to have the leadership of the following individuals:

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,” remarks 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 is excited to welcome 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.; and Mike Withers, architectural segment leader, Axalta Coating Systems.

About the Powder Coating Institute                                                                    

Formed on May 1, 1981 as a non-profit organization, the Powder Coating Institute (PCI), represents the powder coating industry, promotes powder coating technology and communicates the benefits of powder coating to manufacturers, consumers, and government.  PCI works to advance the utilization of powder coating as an economical, non-polluting and high-quality finish for industrial and consumer products. For more information, visit www.powdercoating.org.