Jim Orr Takes Gavel as 2023 MTI President
One area of strength for the Metal Treating Institute over the years has always been its line of leadership, and 2022 is no different. At the final night awards dinner during MTI’s Fall Meeting, in conjunction with Furnaces North America, in Indianapolis, IN, 2022 President Don Hendry from Pinson Valley Heat Treating passed the gavel to the new 2023 President Jim Orr from Penna Flame Industries, out of Zelienople, PA .
With Penna Flame Industries being a member since 1989, Jim Orr brings a wealth of knowledge, vision, and history to the table as President. Jim was elected to the Board of Trustees in 2014 and served as Treasurer from 2019 - 2021.
MTI also announced the new slate of 2023 officers who will join Jim, as well as, newly elected Board Members for 3-year terms:
2023 OFFICERS
President
Jim Orr – Penna Flame Industries – Zelienople, PA
President-Elect
Ryan Fussell – Southwest Metal Treating Corp – Fort Worth, TX
Treasurer
Glen Ottinger – ThermoFusion – Hayward, CA
Immediate Past President
Don Hendry – Pinson Valley Heat Treating – Pinson, AL
NEWLY ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS
Southeast Chapter
Clif Coleman – Mid-South Metallurgical – Murfreesboro, TN (2nd term)
At Large
Will Rassieur – Paulo Products – St. Louis, MO (1st Term)
Associate Supplier
Ben Gasbarre – Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems – (2nd Term)
To see the full list of Board members, CLICK HERE.