Directors Candidate Information (Vote for up to 9)

Name	Education	Work Experience	Why I want to be elected:
Earl Balthazar (Incumbent)	Attended Louisiana State University	Color technologist well versed in color science, human color perception, and industrial applications of color with well over twenty-five years of experience as a color matcher, color lab manager, and applications specialist (Polyone, Georgia Gulf, Ethyl Corp). I have assisted customers and manufacturing sites 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. This experience has found focus in my current role as an independent consultant and sales agent (Datacolor, Equitech) helping clients in the plastics, coatings, ink, and textile industries to understand both the intricacies and importance of color, and implement 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 division since 1987, a member of the CAD Board since 2000, and now a past Chair of the division, I have seen the great value that CAD brings to its members in terms of technical and educational programs and I wish to continue working within the board to provide the best possible content. I will be chairing the CAD RETEC® planned for 2014 in New Orleans and am currently working out the initial details.  My other past contributions include active participation in many board and committee activities, serving as President and Councilor for my SPE section, and as the Chairperson for the successful CAD RETEC® 2005 which was held in Charlotte.  I am an Honored Service Member of the Society.
J. Alan Bodi (Incumbent)	I attended East Carolina University majoring in Environmental Science	I have worked in the plastic colorant industry for 26 years, the last 18 with PolyOne.  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 first 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 26 year career.
Hal Button (Incumbent)	Bachelor  of  Science in Business Administration, Industrial Management,  Kent State University. Minored in Chemistry.	38 years in the coloring of plastics. 2008 to Present - Akrochem Corporation, Plastics Technical Manager.  Responsibilities include matching and evaluating  the coloring of all types of plastics.  1971 to 1981 Harshaw  Chemical, Lab Director and Operations Manager Lancer Color Concentrate Division  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.	SPE Section Experience…….SPE Senior Gold Level Member.... Joined in 1974….SPE Section Level...Active in local Firelands Section... Former President as well as Officer and Board of Directors... Served on Cleveland CAD RETEC Committee when section co-sponsored conventions in 1989 and 1998...   SPE CAD Experience...14 years.  I have been a member of the Technical Program Committee starting in 1998.... I became a member of the Board of Directors in 2002.. Being on the Board of Directors is a way to offer my experience to help maintain the color knowledge and awareness needed in our industry.  I would like to continue the work I have started.
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	I have served the Color & Appearance Division and SPE since 1993 in various roles including conference chair for 3 RETEC conferences, including the upcoming RETEC 2012, and technical program coordinator for 4 RETEC conferences, as well as serving through the divisional leadership chairs. In 2006, I lead the Conferences Committee for ISPE. This was a great experience working with other divisions and sections. During my first term as Councilor, I have taken an active role in promoting CAD to the broader SPE through active participation in the Council meetings as well as committees such as Divisions and Conferences. I have been invited to serve on a new committee focusing on best practices to attract and retain new members to the Society. Additionally, I have the honor of serving on the Honored Service Member selection team for the last two years. I look forward continuing to represent the membership of CAD to the larger body of Society of Plastics Engineers.
Mark Freshwater	I have been involved in the plastics industry for more than 23 years supplying pigments for the coloration of plastics	I am currently the Vice President of Sales and Marketing with LANSCO COLORS.	I am very appreciative of the SPE CAD’s efforts, educational forums, and promotion of the plastics industry. I personally have enjoyed and benefited from many of the SPE sponsored events and conferences and would like to support the continued effort by becoming a member of the SPE CAD board. I would be grateful for the opportunity to put forth the time and effort necessary to continue SPE CAD’s mission and tradition as a board member. Thank you for the consideration and your vote!
Jack Ladson(Incumbent)	University of Rochester – Optical physics MIT - Graduate studies in mathematics	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.
Frank Lavieri (Incumbent)	MS, PhD Organic Chemistry Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY   BS Chemistry University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT	2004-Present: General Manager Lansco Colors   Past: Marketing, Regulatory Compliance, and R&D management positions at Hoechst Celanese, Clariant, & EC Pigments	Joined CAD in 1990 and was first elected to the CAD Board of Directors in 2000. While on the CAD Board of Directors I have concentrated my efforts to ensure we have a successful RETEC including being the Technical Co-Chair of 3 conferences. Our RETEC is the premier gathering of professionals involved in the coloring of plastics and it is critical to keep it relevant and fresh. If elected, I will continue to work toward these goals and listen to new ideas on how to achieve them.. I am also looking for new ways for our organization to thrive in an environment where companies are cutting back costs for membership dues and travel to conferences.
Bruce Mulholland (Incumbent)	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 20 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.
George Rangos (Incumbent)	George graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a BS in Chemistry in 1968	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.	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.   If re-elected, George would like to contribute in either the education or membership activities of the Division.
Sharyl Reid (Incumbent)	26 years of  work experience in the plastics industry	Currently representing A. Schulman’s Masterbatch Division as National Accounts Manager. Represented Chemax, Inc. as Polymers Product Manager and Polymers National Account Manager.	I wish to continue to serve the members of the Society of Plastic Engineers through my continuous commitment to actively participate on the CAD Board of Directors. I currently serve on the CAD Board Audit Committee and as the Newsletter Business Manager, Sponsorship Committee Chair and RETEC 2012 Sponsorship Chair. I look forward to supporting the growth of the Color and Appearance Division of SPE.
Cheryl Treat	Terra Community College - Associates degree in Business Management.  Starting Tiffin University this Fall for the Bachelor Degree in Business.	20 Years work experience in Plastics Industry  17 Years color experienceI am currently with A. Schulman Inc. Where I have held a number of positions over the past 20 years. I managed the Xenon Weathering Studio, where I was responsible for all of the corporations weathering. Concurrently I ran the Automotive Mastering Studio for 15 years where I worked with the OEM designing the interior color pallets. Presently I am the Technical Project Manager with responsibilities for Automotive OEM approvals.	I would like to become more involved with SPE CAD, to actively provide assistance working towards the organizations goals, purpose and visions. Over the years it has been a pleasure meeting and working with amazing people. I would like to continue this by becoming more involved with SPE CAD.
Councilor Candidate Information (Vote for 1)
Name	Education	Work Experience	Why I want to be elected
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	I have served the Color & Appearance Division and SPE since 1993 in various roles including conference chair for 3 RETEC conferences, including the upcoming RETEC 2012, and technical program coordinator for 4 RETEC conferences, as well as serving through the divisional leadership chairs. In 2006, I lead the Conferences Committee for ISPE. This was a great experience working with other divisions and sections. During my first term as Councilor, I have taken an active role in promoting CAD to the broader SPE through active participation in the Council meetings as well as committees such as Divisions and Conferences. I have been invited to serve on a new committee focusing on best practices to attract and retain new members to the Society. Additionally, I have the honor of serving on the Honored Service Member selection team for the last two years. I look forward continuing to represent the membership of CAD to the larger body of Society of Plastics Engineers.
Jack Ladson	University of Rochester – Optical physics MIT - Graduate studies in mathematics	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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