Skip to main content
Sister Publication Links
  • European Rubber Journal
  • Plastics News
  • Tire Business
Subscribe
  • Login
  • Register
  • Subscribe
  • News
    • Automotive
    • Tire
    • Non-Tire
    • Suppliers
    • ITEC
    • Silicone
    • Online Exclusive
    • Latex
    • Technical Notebooks
    • Executive Action
    • Government/Legal
    • Opinion
    • Rubber Division IEC
    • Blogs
    • Sustainability
    • Products
    • Wacky World of Rubber
  • War in Ukraine
  • Custom
    • Sponsored Content
    • White Papers
  • Resources
    • Directory
    • Classifieds & Mold Mart
  • Data
  • Events
    • RN Events
    • RN Livestreams/Webinars
    • Industry Events
    • Past Events
    • Rubber News M&A Live
    • 2022 Hose & Belt Manufacturers Conference
    • 2022 International Silicone Conference
    • 2022 International Tire Exhibition & Conference (ITEC)
    • 2022 Women Breaking the Mold
  • Advertise
  • DIGITAL EDITION
MENU
Breadcrumb
  1. Home
  2. News
November 17, 2020 10:51 AM

Leadership changes for PTDA heading into 2021

Rubber & Plastics News Staff
  • Tweet
  • Share
  • Share
  • Email
  • More
    Print
    Brian Davis

    CHICAGO—The Power Transmission Distributors Association has chosen its 2021 Board of Directors and members of the Manufacturer Council to lead the group in 2021.

    Brian Davis, executive vice president and chief operating officer for B&D Industrial Inc., of Norcross, Ga., was re-elected as PTDA president for the coming year. Davis joined the PTDA research and innovation committee in 2010, serving at one point as its chairperson.

    He has been on the PTDA Board of Directors since 2015.

    "I am honored to have the opportunity to serve an additional term as president in 2021," Davis said. "Like so many aspects of 2020, my time as PTDA president did not go as planned. However, I'm proud of all that we accomplished under the most unusual of circumstances.

    "Now, more than ever, I'm convinced that a strong professional network and relevant industry information is needed to make sound decisions and PTDA provides both."

    Chester Collier

    Chester Collier, senior vice president global distribution of Walter Service Technologies of Pointe Claire, Quebec, was elected PTDA Manufacturer Council chair for 2021. He joined the PTDA's communications committee in 2013, serving as chair in 2016.

    He became part of the Manufacturer Council in 2018.

    "Being elected chair of the Manufacturer Council is a true honor for me," Collier said. "Having the opportunity to work with such a talented team of manufacturers in this industry is a privilege. I look forward to collaborating with them and the PTDA Board to build a stronger association for the future."

    Remaining Board of Director, Manufacturing Council officers are:

    • J.P. Bouchard, first vice president (vice president, General Bearing Service Inc. of Ottawa, Ontario);

    • Mike McLain, second vice president (vice president, Allied Bearing & Supply, Inc. of Harahan, La.);

    • Chris Bursack, treasurer (vice president sales and business development, ISC Companies Inc. of Minneapolis);

    • Chester Collier, Manufacturer Council chairman (senior vice president global distribution, Walter Service Technologies of Pointe Claire, Quebec);

    • Randy Disharoon, Manufacturer Council vice chairperson (vice president global accounts, Rexnord Industries L.L.C. of Ravenel, S.C.);

    • Jos Sueters, Manufacturing Council immediate past chair (vice president, Tsubaki of Canada Ltd. of Mississauga, Ontario);

    • Keith Nowak, PTDA Foundation president (president, MPT Drives in Madison Heights, Mich.); and

    • Des Spillings, EPTDA president (managing director, Acorn Industrial Services Ltd. of Rotherham, England).

    Directors are:

    • Chris Curran, vice president industrial business development, RBC Bearings Inc. of Oxford, Conn.;

    • Jim Jeffiers, vice president, Applied Industrial Technologies and Applied U.S. Energy of Fort Worth, Texas;

    • Tom Holtry, vice president corporate accounts, Kaman Industrial Technologies Corp. of Salt Lake City;

    • Brian Nowak, president and CEO, Kurz Industrial Solutions of Neenah, Wis.;

    • Craig Pirie, president, Daemar Inc. of Oakville, Ontario; and

    • Bill Shepard, vice president, BDI of Cleveland.

    Council members are:

    • Tammy Balogh, vice president human resources, Flexco of Downers Grove, Ill.;

    • Andrew A.O. Brown, vice president, Whittet-Higgins Co. of Providence, R.I.;

    • Darin Davenport, president and CEO, P.T. International/IPTCI Bearings of Charlotte, N.C.;

    • Maxine Gomez, new business development sales representative, Belden Universal of Hillside, Ill.;

    • Kristin Jennings, director marketing and industrial distribution, Climax Metal Products Co. of Mentor, Ohio;

    • Chris Keyser, vice president channel and industry management, ABB Motors and Mechanical Inc. of Fort Smith, Ark.; and

    • Mike Power, national accounts manager, Altra Industrial Motion of Braintree, Mass.

    Related Article
    PTDA Foundation offers HR assistance, tips
    Letter
    to the
    Editor

    Rubber News wants to hear from its readers. If you want to express your opinion on a story or issue, email your letter to Editor Bruce Meyer at [email protected].

    Most Popular
    1
    Danfoss Power Solutions, former Eaton Hydraulics see success a year after purchase
    2
    Trelleborg sails into 'known waters' with Minnesota Rubber, Plastics acquisition
    3
    Inventory, microchips impacting 2022 auto sales, EV rollouts
    4
    Former Sibur CEO: Sanctions stunt global SR industry
    5
    Hexpol Silicones nearly triples space with move to Akron facility
    SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTERS
    EMAIL ADDRESS

    Please enter a valid email address.

    Please enter your email address.

    Please verify captcha.

    Please select at least one newsletter to subscribe.

    Get our newsletters

    Staying current is easy with Rubber News delivered straight to your inbox, free of charge.

    Subscribe Today

    Subscribe to Rubber News to get the best coverage and leading insights in the industry.

    SUBSCRIBE
    Connect with Us
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Twitter

    MISSION

    To serve companies in the global rubber product industry by delivering news, industry insights, opinions and technical information.

    Contact Us

    2291 Riverfront Pkwy, Suite 1000
    Cuyahoga Falls,
    OH 44221

    Customer Service:
    877-320-1726

    Resources
    • About Us
    • Digital Edition
    • Staff
    • Advertise
    • Order Reprints
    • Privacy Policy
    • Privacy Request
    • Terms of Service
    • Careers
    • Ad Choices Ad Choices
    • Sitemap
    Partner Sites
    • Tire Business
    • European Rubber Journal
    • Plastics News
    • Plastics News China
    • Urethanes Technology
    • Automotive News
    • Crain Brands
    Copyright © 1996-2022. Crain Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    • News
      • Automotive
      • Tire
      • Non-Tire
      • Suppliers
      • ITEC
      • Silicone
      • Online Exclusive
      • Latex
      • Technical Notebooks
      • Executive Action
      • Government/Legal
      • Opinion
      • Rubber Division IEC
      • Blogs
        • Products
        • Wacky World of Rubber
      • Sustainability
    • War in Ukraine
    • Custom
      • Sponsored Content
      • White Papers
    • Resources
      • Directory
      • Classifieds & Mold Mart
    • Data
    • Events
      • RN Events
        • 2022 Hose & Belt Manufacturers Conference
        • 2022 International Silicone Conference
        • 2022 International Tire Exhibition & Conference (ITEC)
        • 2022 Women Breaking the Mold
      • RN Livestreams/Webinars
      • Industry Events
      • Past Events
      • Rubber News M&A Live
    • Advertise
    • DIGITAL EDITION