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!
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