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
Kirt Fisher, CPMR, Chairman
Engineered Industrial Products, Discovery Bay, CA; 925-634-2818
Purpose: To be viable, PTRA must be financially sound. The Budget and
Finance Committee plans the financial path for PTRA's success!
Nominating
Committee
Don Elfstrom, CPMR, Chairman
Kacey Enterprises, Inc., Glen Ellyn, IL; 630-790-9783
Communication
Committee
Joey Moor, CPMR, Chairman
Robco, Inc., Carrollton, TX; Ph. 972-242-3300
Bob Lennon, CPMR,
Principal Co-Chairman
CENTA Corporation, Aurora, 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
2012:
Bill Taylor,
Chairman
Taylor Industrial Sales Co., Tampa, FL; (813) 663-9111
Walt Brooks, Assistant Chairman
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
Don Elfstrom, Chairman
Golf Committee
Bill Taylor, Chairman
Hostess Committee
Debbie Richie
Fun Run Committee
Walk for the Cure
Debbie Richie
Promotional Committee
Education Committee
Gord
Jopling, Chairman
Mechanical Sales Co., Mississauga, ON; 905-828-1222
Curt
Benson, Co-Chairman
Benson Engineering Co., Garland, TX; 214-342-0438
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
Mike Jandacek, Chairman
American Industrial Solutions, Batavia, IL; 630-309-0730
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
Mike Dietz, Chairman
JMC Industrial Sales, Roseville, MN; 651-484-9788
Michael Barrett, Principal Co-Chairman
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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