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PTRA is a dynamic association, providing its members with tools and contacts to ensure each member's business success. The foundation of PTRA's strength and energy lies in the association's membership. PTRA members actively participate in every aspect of the group's functions, which explains why PTRA excels at meeting the needs of its membership.

If you are a PTRA rep or manufacturer member, we encourage you to choose one of the following committees and volunteer! The demands on your time are minimal, but the rewards are great, both personally and professionally for you and for your fellow members. Contact the PTRA office or any of the Committee Chairmen to express your interest in serving.


Budget and Finance

Don Elfstrom, Chairman 
Kacey Enterprises, Inc., Chicago, IL; 670-790-9783

Purpose: To be viable, PTRA must be financially sound. The Budget and Finance Committee plans the financial path for PTRA's success!


Nominating Committee

Joel Casaubon, Chairman
Canner Associates, Inc., Sturbridge, MA; 508-347-5117


Communication Committee

Joey Moor, CPMR, Chairman 
Robco, Inc., Carrollton, TX; Ph. 972-242-3300

Bob Lennon, CPMR, Principal Co-Chairman
CENTA Corporation, Westmont, IL; Ph. 630-236-3500

Purpose: From this web site to PTRA's internal communication tool, the Focus newsletter, this Committee keeps the membership up to date on association activities and benefits and gets PTRA members and the rep sales function to the forefront of attention in this industry!


Conference Committee

2008:
Gordon Jopling, Chairman

Mechanical Sales Company, Mississauga, ON, Ph. 905-828-1222

Ron Wilson, Principal Co-Chairman
Dow Corning Corporation, Wallingford, CT; 949-654-8802

Purpose: One of the greatest benefits of membership is participating in the PTRA's Annual Conference. It's a big job to put the meeting together and requires the input and talents of many members!

Conference Sub-Committees:

First Timers Committee
Chris Brisbane, Chairman

Golf Committee
Bill Brandt, Chairman

Hostess Committee
Christine Casaubon, Chairman

Fun Run Committee
Robin Tetrault, Chairman

Promotional Committee
Doug Landgraf, Chairman


Education Committee

Bobby Epperson, Chairman
Southwest Drives & Systems, Houston, TX; Ph. 877-793-2002

Ed Touhy, Principal Co-Chairman
EDT Corp., Vancouver, WA; Ph. 360-574-7294

Duncan MacDonald, MRERF
Engineered Industrial Products, Inc., Temecula, CA; Ph. 909-699-6918

Purpose: There's a world of information out there and the Continuing Education Committee sorts through it all to bring PTRA members the educational opportunities and tools most useful to them!


Membership Committee

Walt Brooks, Chairman
W.C. Brooks Company, Inc., Austell, GA; 770-933-0453

Sandy Tobias, Principal Co-Chairman
Royersford Foundry & Machine Co., Royersford, PA; Ph. 610-935-7200

Purpose: The most valuable, intangible benefit of participating in PTRA is networking with peers and business partners from across the country. The Membership Committee focuses on identifying, recruiting, and mentoring new members, as well as retaining current members, thereby expanding the world of possibilities for all members!


Rep/Principal Relations Committee

Chris Mallon, Chairman
V.E. Brackett Company, Inc., Fayetteville, GA; 770-461-8334

Cliff Bannon, Principal Co-Chairman
QA1 Precision Products, Lakeville, MN; 952-985-5675

Purpose: The Rep/Principal Relations Committee works on behalf of all PTRA members seeking already existing and developing new means, programs, and methodologies for enhancing the valuable rep/principal relationship!

 

Contact Info
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PTRA c/o MANA
One Spectrum Pointe, Suite 150
Lake Forest, CA 92630

Email

Phone: 949.859.2885
Toll Free: 888.817.PTRA (7872)
Fax: 949.855.2973 

 

 

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