RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), the heavy-duty division of MEMA, held its annual election of officers and governors during the fall board of governors meeting, held recently in Dearborn, Mich. The HDMA board is responsible for the strategic direction, performance and member satisfaction of the 220-plus-member association. HDMA’s strategic mission is to advance the commercial vehicle supplier industry and the business interests of its members.
Tim Myers, president of Alcoa Commercial Vehicle Wheels, has been elected chairman of the HDMA Board of Directors for 2015. He has served on the HDMA board since 2005 and has been a member of its executive committee since 2009. He plays an active role in the board’s strategic planning group and has been a strong participant in the association’s affairs.
HDMA Board Officers are:
· Chairman – Tim Myers, president, Alcoa Commercial Vehicle Wheels
· Vice Chair – Tim Musgrave, president and CEO, Pressure Systems International
· Second Vice Chair – Gary Gerstenslager, president and CEO, Hendrickson International
· Immediate Past Chairman – Patrick Cavanagh, president and CEO of Enovation Controls
New HDMA Board Members are:
· Richard Dauch, president and CEO, Accuride Corp.
· Kevin Hawkesworth, president & CEO, Shaw Development
Returning Board Members are:
· Pedro Ferro, president and CEO Fras-le North America
· Randy Gardiner, president and CEO, Red Dot Corp.
· Timothy Kraus, president and COO, HDMA
· Steve Handschuh, president and CEO, MEMA
· Dennis Michels, president and CEO, Link Manufacturing Ltd
· Ronald Parker, chairman, president and CEO of Indianhead Industries
· Joseph Plomin, president, International, Europe and Asia Pacific, Meritor LLC
· Jack Schaffer, president and CEO, Bergstrom Inc.
· Gary Smalley, president and CEO, Dayton Parts LLC
· Harry (Butch) Sumpter, president and CEO, Phillips and Temro Industries
