Local ASQ Section Announces New Leadership for 2011-2012

May 18, 2011 - PRLog -- Lorain, OH, May 18, 2011––The American Society for Quality Section 0814 of Elyria/Lorain (http://asq-elyrialorain.org/) is pleased to announce new leaders for the upcoming term.  The mission of this volunteer group is to advance community and member quality excellence through educational opportunities, non-competitive information exchange, networking, forming alliances and leadership growth.  The following professionals have been elected to serve on the 2011-2012 Executive Board:

Chair
John Cachat, Silico Corporation

Vice Chair   
Mark Miracola, MTD Products, Inc.

Secretary   
Kim Shumyla, Life Share Community Blood Services

Treasurer   
Paul Contoveros, PolyOne Corporation

Audit Chair
David Mayo, Automotive Components Holding

Membership Chair   
Jason Poelking, MTD Products, Inc.

Program Chair   
Guy Rodgers, MTD Products, Inc.

Education Chair   
Michael Haessly, NDI Medical, LLC

Voice of the Customer Chair    
Scott Fitzpatrick, General Plug and Manufacturing

Recertification Chair   
Carl Duffield, Arc Drilling, Inc.

ASQ has recognized the Elyria/Lorain section several times for its ongoing excellence in philanthropic and community endeavors, monthly interactive meetings with nationally recognized speakers, social events, educational offerings, and networking opportunities.  The new Executive Board is already discussing plans for next year.  Incoming chairman, John Cachat said, “As quality professionals, we continuously seek improvement and look forward to building a sound strategy to recruit and retain members, strengthen our relationship with young professionals and students, increase networking opportunities, and support scholarship achievement and social responsibility.”

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