PCI announces 2018 board of directors and executive officers

Left to right: Ron Cudzilo, Mark Mortensen, John Cole, John Sudges, Craig Dietz, Sue Ivancic, Steve Kiefer, Suresh Patel, Chris Beninati, Chris Merritt, Paul West, and PCI Executive Director Trena Benson.

The Powder Coating Institute, Taylor Mill, Ky., has announced its 2018 board of directors and executive officers.

The officers are:

• President: Chris Merritt, Gema USA
• Vice President: John Sudges, Midwest Finishing Systems Inc.
• Secretary/Treasurer: Suresh Patel, Chemetall US Inc.
• Past President: Ron Cudzilo, George Koch Sons LLC

Board members are Chris Beninati, Elcometer Inc.; John Cole, Parker Ionics; Craig Dietz, Axalta Coating Systems; Sue Ivancic, Nordson Corp.; Steve Kiefer, AkzoNobel Powder Coatings; Mark Mortensen, All-Color Powder Coating Inc.; and David Goch, Webster, Chamberlain & Bean.