FMSI Announces New Board of Directors For 2016-‘17

FMSI Announces New Board of Directors For 2016-‘17

Jerry Forystek of Brake Parts Inc, outgoing chairman, announced that Frank Oliveto of Util Canada is the new chairman. Assisting Oliveto are First Vice Chairman Rafael DiBuono of Fras-Le and Second Vice Chairman Bill Carney of FDP Virginia. Rick Jamieson of ABS Friction remains treasurer and Patrick Healey continues as president.

The Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI) announced its new slate of officers and board of directors at its annual meeting on June 6.

Jerry Forystek of Brake Parts Inc, outgoing chairman, announced that Frank Oliveto of Util Canada is the new chairman. Assisting Oliveto are First Vice Chairman Rafael DiBuono of Fras-Le and Second Vice Chairman Bill Carney of FDP Virginia. Rick Jamieson of ABS Friction remains treasurer and Patrick Healey continues as president.

Forystek stated that the membership had endorsed the following as the FMSI Board of Directors for 2016-‘17:

  • Steve Bird of Util Canada
  • Walt Britland of Federal-Mogul Motorparts
  • Bill Carney of FDP Virginia
  • Cristina Casimiro of Friccion y Technologia SA de CV
  • Rafael DiBuono of Fras-Le
  • Jerry Forystek of Brake Parts Inc
  • Rick Jamieson of ABS Friction
  • Tom Moalli of Tek-Motive
  • Bill Murray of NUCAP Industries
  • Frank Oliveto of Util Canada
  • Mark Phipps of Bosch Brake Components
  • Kirby Pruitt of Akebono America

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