Paul Armitage Takes Gavel as 2025 MTI President
One area of strength for the Metal Treating Institute over the years has always been its line of leadership, and 2025 is no different. At the Fall Meeting’s Final Night Awards Dinner on October 16th in Columbus, OH, 2024 President Ryan Fussell from Southwest Metal Treating passed the gavel to the new 2025 President, Paul Armitage from Service Heat Treating in Milwaukee, WI.
With Service Heat Treating being a Member since 1977, and Paul’s 14 years of Board service, Paul brings a wealth of knowledge, vision, and history to the table as President.
Paul stated, “Being MTI President has always been a dream of mine and I’m honored to serve as President and continue the great work that President’s before me put in motion.”
MTI also announced the new slate of 2025 officers who will join Paul, as well as newly elected Board Members for 3-year terms:
2025 OFFICERS
President
Paul Armitage – Service Heat Treating – Milwaukee, WI
President-Elect
Deidre Minerd – Euclid Heat Treating – Euclid, OH
Treasurer
John Quaglia – Bennett Heat Treating – Newark, NJ
Immediate Past President
Ryan Fussell – Southwest Metal Treating Corp – Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
NEWLY ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS
Atlantic Coast Chapter
Bob Lyman – Eastern Metal Treating – Springfield, OH (1st term)
Pacific Coast Chapter
Heather Falcone – Thermal-Vac Technology – Orange, CA (2nd term)
At Large
Gregg Temple – Winston Heat Treating – Dayton, OH (2nd term)
Dave Secrist – Induction Heat Treating Corp – Crystal Lake, IL (1st term)
Andrew Orr – Penna Flame Industries – Zelienople, PA (1st term)
Martin Balk – Hansen Balk Steel Treating – (1st term)
Roy Adkins – Braddock Metal Treating – Daytona Beach, FL (1st term)
To see the full list of Board members, visit www.heattreat.net.
The Metal Treating Institute is a non-profit trade association representing the largest network of heat treaters in the world. MTI helps heat treaters succeed by driving prosperity through innovation and collaboration