LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL., November 6, 2019 – The Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) has announced the formation of the CCAI Finishing Education Foundation (CCAIFEF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization established to support education and training in the industrial finishing and coatings arena. The Foundation received its IRS determination letter in May 2019.
Education is a key pillar of CCAI’s mission. This led to the formation of the Foundation, which will develop and deliver effective and affordable educational and training opportunities that support the industrial finishing and coatings industry. “Through CCAI’s Finishing Education Foundation we will expand our reach into educating the industry, and work to recruit the next generation of employees,” shared Anne Goyer, executive director. Programs that will benefit from support of the Foundation include Workshops for Warriors, Women in Finishing, the Association’s extensive scholarship program, online education, and more.
CCAI and CCAIFEF will work closely together to develop programming and secure funding to support the Foundation’s mission. Leading this effort are the officers of CCAIFEF’s founding Board of Directors:
- President, Sam Woehler, George Koch Sons LLC
- Vice President, Dr. Victoria Gelling, Sherwin-Williams
- Secretary/Treasurer, James Malloy, Kolene Corporation
About the Chemical Coaters Association International Finishing Education Foundation The Chemical Coaters Association International Finishing Education Foundation (CCAIFEF) is the 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable arm of the Chemical Coaters Association International. The Foundation provides high impact educational and training opportunities to improve skills at all levels of the industrial finishing and coatings industry.
About the Chemical Coaters Association International The Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) is a technical and professional organization that provides information and training on surface coating technologies. CCAI works to raise the standards of finishing operations through educational meetings and seminars, training manuals, educational videos, and outreach programs with schools, colleges and universities. For more information, visit www.ccaiweb.com.