NFFS Approves 2026 Class of Officers and Directors
The NFFS Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the NFFS membership has ratified the 2026 class of officers and directors for the Society on February 22, 2026. This slate reflects a strong cross-section of experience and leadership from across the nonferrous foundry industry, and will help guide NFFS as we continue advancing member priorities and strengthening our industry.
“The ratification of our 2026 officers and directors reflects both the strength of our organizational leadership and the confidence of our membership. This is a group that understands the operational realities of running a nonferrous foundry today, while also embracing the strategic work required to position our industry for long-term growth. I am grateful for their willingness to lead and serve at this important time for NFFS.” — Jerrod Weaver, Executive Director, NFFS
The following individuals have been ratified to serve as the Society officers for the 2026 Class of Directors:
Cathy Dolan, Calumet Brass Foundry, has been ratified for the office of Society President;
Jay Armstrong, Trialco Inc., has been ratified for the office of Society Vice-President;
Karen Strelitz, CMX Metals, has been ratified for the office of Society Treasurer.
The following individuals have been ratified to serve on the Executive Committee for the 2026 Class of Directors:
- George Mugford, Bunting Bearings, LLC, (George Mugford becomes a nonvoting member of the Board and the Executive Committee in his role as Society Past-President)
- Len Weber, Batesville Products, Inc.
- Ian Jenkins, Jenkins Foundry
- Chris Greenfield, Federal Metal Company
- Jason Mugford, Bunting Bearings, LLC
Directors with terms expiring in 2026. These Directors have been ratified for reappointment to a second three-year term on the Board:
- Jay Armstrong, Trialco Inc.
- Cory Knight, Erie Bronze and Aluminum Corp.
Directors resigning from the Board effective February 2026. These Directors have completed their term of service, and depart the Board with the thanks of the Society:
- John Mellone, Beck Aluminum
- Rachel Weber, Batesville Products, Inc.
- Ian Wiese, Metcovery II, LLC
The following Directors continue their service on the NFFS Board as a member of the 2026 Class of Directors:
- Jay Armstrong, Trialco, Inc.
- Stan Bass, Fort Worth Aluminum Foundry
- Hannah Bauer, Calumet Brass Foundry
- Gerry Byrne, TPI Arcade
- Cathy Dolan, Calumet Brass Foundry
- Rolf Gretschmann, Standard Manufacturers Services Ltd.
- Chris Greenfield, Federal Metal Company
- Daniel Horvath, Brost Foundry Company
- Andrew Iannettoni, Ford Meter Box
- Ian Jenkins, Jenkins Foundry
- Cory Knight, Erie Bronze and Aluminum Corp.
- Paul Leitelt, Leitelt Brothers, Inc.
- George Mugford, Bunting Bearings LLC (George Mugford becomes a nonvoting member of the Board and the Executive Committee in his role as Society Past-President)
- Jason Mugford, Bunting Bearings LLC
- Tad Olson, Olson Aluminum Products
- Ron Reeves, Non-Ferrous Cast Alloys
- Lala Romero, Sipi Metals Corp.
- Jason Seeley, Advance Bronze
- Karen Strelitz, CMX Metals
- Samantha Strelitz, CMX Metals
- Len Weber, Batesville Products, Inc.
- Daniel Westhoff, Midland Manufacturing Company
- Reg Zeller, CaneKast
The following individuals have been ratified for service on the NFFS Board of Directors beginning as a member of the 2026 Class of Directors:
- Nate McLain, KN Manufacturing Inc.
- Jerry Smith, H. Kramer & Co.
- Tom Mappin, Le Claire Manufacturing
- Jason Oldenski, Harmony Casting