CCAI Announces Board of Directors and Officers for 2024 - 2025

The Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) announced its 2025-26 National Board of Directors & Officers at its annual meeting in Sun Valley, Idaho. CCAI is pleased to welcome new board members Leigh Baird, Mighty Hook Inc.; Tim Baker, Axalta Coatings; and Matt Roeser, DuBois Chemicals. CCAI values the support and enthusiasm these individuals contribute to the board, representing various member companies nationwide.

One of CCAI’s newest board members attended her first board of directors’ meeting during the annual meeting. Leigh Baird commented, “I am looking forward to engaging with existing members to understand their needs and ensure we’re providing resources and support.” She enjoys meeting new people and excited to share the benefits of CCAI. Leigh continues, “Also, working towards increasing the CCAI membership base and promoting its value to potential members in the industry is important.”

CCAI is pleased to have the following individuals serve as the executive officers on the National Board of Directors for 2025–2026. Their leadership will play a vital role in guiding the organization’s mission and growth in the coming year.

OFFICERS:
President: Russ Green, Midwest Finishing Systems, Inc. – Northern Ohio Chapter
Vice President: Michelle Striggow, Graco Inc. – Twin Cities Chapter
Treasurer: Jeff Blain, Circle-Prosco, Inc. – Southern California Chapter
Recent Past President: Tony Sclafani, AR Iron, LLC – Las Vegas Chapter

Additionally, the following dedicated individuals will continue their roles on the National Board of Directors for 2025–2026: Dan Anderson, All-Color Powder Coating, Inc. – Wisconsin Chapter; Lindsey Boyle, BASF/Chemetall – West Michigan Chapter; Pedro Castillo, Therma-Tron, X, Inc. – Capìtulo en Español; Nick Dawson, KOCH Finishing Systems – Unaffiliated; Hope Dollarhide, FANUC – Unaffiliated; Sal Garcia, Nordson Corporation – Southern California; Joel Lynch, Diamond Vogel, Inc. – Twin Cities; Marhya Osheaski, WolfRayet – Northern Illinois Chapter; Jeff Rochester, Pacific Powder Coating & Mfg., Inc. – Northern California Chapter; Jeff Watson, Custom Chemicals of Texas - Texas Chapter. Serving as Ex-officio Board member is Larry Melgary, Northern Coatings & Chemical – Wisconsin Chapter.

CCAI’s 2025-26 Board of Directors and Executive Officers, pictured first row, left to right: Joel Lynch, Sal Garcia, Pedro Castillo, Leigh Baird, Marhya Osheaski, Executive Director Anne Goyer, and Tony Sclafani.
Second row, left to right: Dan Anderson, Russ Green, Jeff Rochester, Nick Dawson, Michelle Striggow, Hope Dollarhide, and Jeff Blain.
Not pictured: Lindsey Boyle, Tim Baker, Matt Roeser, and Jeff Watson.