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Work Experience
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Why I want to be elected:
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Earl Balthazar (Incumbent)
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Attended Louisiana State University |
Color technologist well versed in color science, human color perception, and industrial applications of color with over twenty-five years of experience in color system sales and support, color matching and quality control, and color lab management in compounding and masterbatch environments. I have assisted internal and external customers in achieving the best results in producing and assessing colored products, and have extensive expertise in establishing instrument supported color matching and quality control programs. My current role is as an Application Engineer with Datacolor helping clients in the plastics, paint and coatings, ink, and textile industries to understand the intricacies and importance of color, and assist them in implementing the necessary controls and processes to improve efficiencies.. |
Coming from a polymer compounding background I have always felt that I represented the “where the rubber meets the road” color user and have tried to bring that perspective to the CAD BOD table. As a member of the SPE and the division since 1987, a member of the CAD Board since 2000, a past Chair of the division, and an Honored Service Member of the Society, I have seen – and benefitted from – the great value that CAD brings to its members in terms of networking opportunities, technical content, and educational programs, and I wish to continue working on the board to provide that value for our members. My past contributions include active participation in many board and committee activities; serving as the Chairperson for the Katrina-displaced CAD RETEC® 2005 in Charlotte; and managing the recent return to New Orleans as CAD RETEC 2014® Chair. I have also served as President and Councilor for my local SPE section. |
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J. Alan Bodi (Incumbent)
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I attended
East
Carolina
University majoring in Environmental Science |
I have worked in the plastic colorant industry for 29 years, most recently with Uniform Color Corporation. I have held several positions including Product Development Engineer, Color Development Manager and my current position of Automotive Market Development Manager. |
I just completed my second term on the board and would like to continue on the great projects we have going. I appreciate the opportunity to give back to the organization that has been instrumental to my 29 year career. |
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Hal Button (Incumbent)
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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Industrial Management, Kent State University. Minored in Chemistry.
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I have spent 43 years in the coloring of plastics.2008 to Present – Akrochem Corporation, Plastics Technical Manager. My responsibilities include matching and evaluating the coloring of all types of plastics.1971 to 1981 Harshaw Chemical, Lab Director and Operations Manager Lancer Thermoplastics color concentrates
1981 to 2008 : Lancer Dispersions, Inc. Involved with the full line of natural, organic and inorganic pigments used to color plastics. Held positions in production, laboratory quality -control, laboratory research and development, safety and environmental, and purchasing. Involved with decisions on equipment suppliers along with pigment and dye suppliers. |
Being on the Board of Directors is a way to offer my experience and to help maintain the color knowledge and awareness needed in our industry. I would like to continue the work I have started.
I have the following history of work with the SPE
Local Section level: I joined the SPE in 1974 and attended meetings as well as serving on the Local Firelands Section as president as well as on the board for many years. Currently attending local meetings with the Akron/Clevelandsections. SPE CAD level: I have been attending ANTECS and RETECS for many years. I have been a member of the board of Directors starting in 1998.
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Sandra Davis(Incumbent) |
B.S. – Polymer Science – The Pennsylvania State University |
Current:
DuPont Titanium Technologies –Market Development Consultant
Prior:
-Ferro Corporation – Thermoplastics Colors & Compounds – Product Development Chemist
– Quantum Chemical Corporation –
Research Engineer – Technical Service for Colors & Compounds
–Kemira Pigments –Technical Service Manager – Plastics
–Industry Participation: Papers presented at SPE ANTEC, SPE CAD RETEC, TAPPI PLACE, AMI Thermoplastic Concentrates and AMI Polyethylene Films
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I have served the Color & Appearance Division and SPE since 1993 in various roles including conference chair for 3 RETEC conferences and technical program coordinator for 4 RETEC conferences, as well as serving through the divisional leadership chairs. For 10 years, I was the RETEC oversight leader, providing guidance to the individual RETEC teams. In this role, I coordinated the RETEC site selection process and played a crucial part in the relocation of the 2005 conference. In 2006, I lead the Conferences Committee for iSPE. This was a great experience working with other divisions and sections. I have served two terms as Councilor, representing the CAD members to iSPE, assuring that the voice of CAD was heard by the iSPE leadership. Additionally, I have served on the Honored Service Member selection team since 2010. I look forward continuing to serve the members of the Color and Appearance Division.
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Alex Prosapio |
Bachelor of Science in Financial Management, Dominican College |
Account Manager at Cappelle Pigments
Technical Sales Rep for BASF (2003 – 2008) and Ciba Specialty Chemicals (1996 – 2001)
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As I approach 20 years in the industry, I wish to be more involved in our Society’s group and share my experience as we pass the torch to the next generation of CAD members. It is time to give back to the industry that has been very good to me.
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Jack Ladson(Incumbent)
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University of Rochester – Optical physics MIT – Graduate studies in mathematics
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For the last ten years I am President and CEO of COLOR Science Consultancy. We at Color Science Consultancy deliver deep expertise across many industries, providing innovative ways of thinking and solving business challenges. End results improve manufacturing processes, lower manufacturing costs and increase product quality. We apply color, color science, spectroscopy, digital colorimetry, digital photography, CCM, standards, and specially designed computer products to solve problems. My interests are reducing manufacturing times and global color control. |
I am actively involved in the operations of the CAD. I currently chair the Public Interest Committee; and participate on the Awards Committee, Education Committee, Technical Resource Committee, and Technical Content Review Committee. I want to continue contributing and making a difference in the CAD. |
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Michael J. Willis
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M.S. Organic and Polymeric Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, 2007
B.S. Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, 1994
B.S. Natural Sciences, University of Cincinnati, 1992
A.S. Pre-Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati, 1990
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Technical Manager, Advanced Applications-Plastics Lab
SunChemical
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To become an elected member of the CAD Board and participate in the purposeful actions with other industry professionals in advancing scientific understanding, promoting knowledge share, and enabling educational opportunities for future generations interested in the coloring of plastics. Color and appearance is a complicated aspect of various plastics used in automotive, medical, packaging and fibers. These industries benefit from the proactive works of CAD through collaborative efforts. It is these activities that I respectfully submit my name for consideration to the CAD board.
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Bruce Mulholland (Incumbent)
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BS Chemical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY |
Color Technology Manager, Ticona Engineering Plastics since 1986. Prior affiliation was with ARCO Chemical. |
Have been a member of the Board of Directors for 23 years. Past chairman and current treasurer of CAD. Also responsible for ANTEC CAD Technical Programs and active on many committees at the Division level. Most recently was general chairman of CAD RETEC 2008. The Color & Appearance Division of SPE is an extremely valuable and worthwhile professional organization in our industry. The education and industry support it provides is unmatched. I would like to continue to serve on its Board of Directors as we continue to further define and grow this support and service to the coloring of plastics industry. |
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George Rangos (Incumbent)
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George graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a BS in Chemistry in 1968
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Professionally, George has been involved in the pigments industry since 1973 and has had sales and technical experience with the gamut of colored pigments from iron oxides to calcined inorganics to classical azos to high performance organics. His employers have included Hercules, Ciba-Geigy, Cerdec, and now Ferro.
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George has been a member of SPE since 1979. He has been active first at the section level from 1980 through 1988 and then at the Color and Appearance Division level from 1987 to the present. He has previously served as Chairman and Councilor for the Division. George is currently chairman of the Endowment Committee and has most recently focused on expanding the outreach of the Division scholarship program. If re-elected, George would like to contribute in either the education or membership activities of the Division.
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Bruce Clatworthy
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M.B.A., Marketing & Finance, York University, 1997
Certificate, Business Administration, Ryerson University, 1985
Bachelor of Technology: Chemical Engineering, Ryerson University, 1983
Certificate, Psychology of Human Relations, Ryerson University, 1983
M.B.A., Marketing & Finance, York University, 1997
Article Published in International Journal, Ryerson University, 1984
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Marketing Manager, Resale Business Manager, Dominion Colour Corporation, 2003 to PresentMarket Manager Communications, DSG-Canusa, A Division of Shawcor., 2000-2002
General Manager, Stanmech Technologies, 1997-2000
Ryerson University – University Lecturer 1990-1995
Field Service Engineer, Technical Director (Olympics), PhotoQuip Systems Ltd 1983-1989 |
I am honored to be able to submit my name as a potential Candidate for the SPE CAD Board of Directors. I feel that my 20 years of Plastics Industry experience combined with my 25 years of Colour Experience make me well suited for the position on the BOD. This experience combined with my formal education in Chemical Engineering as an undergraduate and Masters of Business Administration give a breadth of perspective that I can bring to help SPE-CAD grow. I have worked many years behind the scenes at RETEC in an informal way such as organizing the highly popular Fun Run that supports Habitat for Humanity (with SPE-CAD) at each RETEC. I have previously held the position of Chair (and Vice-Chair) of the Oil and Chemists Association of Ontario (OCCO). OCCO is the Ontario branch of OCCA which is the UK based organization supporting the Paint and Ink industry. I would like to contribute my skills and experience to help SPE-CAD to grow and prosper to support plastics industry.
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Councilor Candidate Information (Vote for 1)
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Why I want to be elected |
Bruce Mulholland  |
BS Chemical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY |
Color Technology Manager, Ticona Engineering Plastics since 1986.
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Have been a member of the Board of Directors for 23 years. Past chairman and current treasurer of CAD. Also responsible for ANTEC CAD Technical Programs and active on many committees at the Division level. Most recently was general chairman of CAD RETEC 2008. The Color & Appearance Division of SPE is an extremely valuable and worthwhile professional organization in our industry. The education and industry support it provides is unmatched. I would like to continue to serve on its Board of Directors as we continue to further define and grow this support and service to the coloring of plastics industry.
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Jack Ladson
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University of Rochester – Optical physics
MIT – Graduate studies in mathematics
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For the last seven years I am President and CEO of COLOR Science Consultancy. We at Color Science Consultancy deliver deep expertise across many industries, providing innovative ways of thinking and solving business challenges. End results improve manufacturing processes, lower manufacturing costs and increase product quality. We apply color, color science, spectroscopy, digital colorimetry, digital photography, CCM, standards, and specially designed computer products to solve problems. My interests are reducing manufacturing times and global color control. |
I am actively involved in the operations of the CAD. I currently chair the Public Interest Committee; and participate on the Awards Committee, Education Committee, Technical Resource Committee, and Technical Content Review Committee. I want to continue contributing and making a difference in the CAD. |
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