MAMF Selects Officers for 2018-2019
At the August Board Meeting the following officers were elected:
President – Lina de la Cruz, Control Electropolishing
Vice President – Bob Chabot, Epic Industrial
Treasurer – JR Candiloro, Epner Technology.
At the August Board Meeting the following officers were elected:
President – Lina de la Cruz, Control Electropolishing
Vice President – Bob Chabot, Epic Industrial
Treasurer – JR Candiloro, Epner Technology.
Thank you to all of our sponsors who will make the 2018 MAMF Annual Golf Outing a success!
Joseph Tilton, Tilton Rack and Basket, and Past President of the MAMF has been named to Product Finishing’s 40 Under 40. Click here for the complete article.
Congratulations Joe!
The National Association for Surface Finishing presented several industry awards during its annual trade event, the 2018 SUR/FIN® Manufacturing and Technology Tradeshow and Conference, held at Cleveland’s Huntington Convention Center.
NASF Presidential Award—James Lindsay
The Presidential Award focuses on extraordinary service by an NASF member who is actively participating on the national level. James Lindsay was recognized for his outstanding and unique contribution to NASF and the industry through his management of NASF/AESF Foundation publications. Jim served on many boards and committees and is viewed in the industry as an NASF treasure!
Silvio C. Taormina Memorial Award—Joelie Zak
The Silvio C. Taormina Memorial Award is an honor given to an individual who has performed outstanding service to the finishing industry over many years. Joelie’s participation started with her local chapter and culminated with her election as the first President of AESF. She has also served as Government Affairs Committee Chair.
Awards of Merit
The Award of Merit is given to members of the industry who show meritorious service and achievement on the local and national level.
Manuel Acosta – For his tireless effort and contributions at Control Electropolishing.
Stacey Bales – For her active support and guidance of the NASF Chicago Midwest Chapter.
Major Robert ‘Bob’ Baugh, US Army Retired – For his 24 years leading the Texas Association for Metal Finishing (TAMF).
Lina K. De La Cruz – For her success in guiding Control Electropolishing, the family business through the technology revolution.
Paul L. Frank – For his work in re-organizing NASF’s Palmetto SE Chapter, and for his service as past President of AESF.
Jim Miille – For his strong leadership in regulatory compliance and his role on the NASF board representing the MFANC.
James W. Sullivan – For his dedicated and active engagement in the industry through the TAMF and national board.
Wesley Turnbow – For his outstanding dedication and relentless commitment to solve AQMD issues in California.
2018 NASF Fellows
The NASF Fellow award recognizes outstanding service, contribution and long-standing commitment to the NASF/AESF for the advancement of the best interests of the surface finishing industry. The NASF Fellow honor is modeled after the AESF Fellow, which was established in 1997.
Pat Gleason
Eric Olander
Bill Wiggins
It is with sadness that we let you know that Elliot Cates, Past President of the MFSA, has passed. Mr. Cates was the owner of EneQuest Chemical Company Inc., Brooklyn, NY until his retirement in 1991.
The Award of Merit is given to members of the industry who show meritorious service and achievement on both the local and national levels. We have three recipients of the Award of Merit this year:
Frank Dunigan, A Brite Company
for his outstanding contribution to NASF through SUR/FIN as an exhibitor, corporate member, NASF 1000 contributor and his regular participation in the Dallas branch of AESF for many years.
Betty Lou Mueller, Florida Finishers Corporation
for her tireless and selfless support of all activates within the Florida Finishers Corporation, including planning and execution of the annual Mid-Winter Finishers Conference.
Nancy Zapata, Control Electropolishing Corporation
for her dedicated work in the industry over the past 26 years and establishing the company, Electropolishing Corporation as a Minority Woman’s Business Enterprise. She has also been training her daughters to take over the company and has provided a foothold where women can be part of the surface finishing industry too.
Partnering with the Masters’ Association of Metal Finishers chapter of NASF can help you do just that. We offer programs to help your business stand out amongst the rest. Our programs are designed to help you increase brand awareness, network with qualified business contacts and grow your business. We give members access to exclusive resources….