AATCC Recognizes Outgoing Board and Officers

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., USA, December 4, 2020—For the past 100 years, committees of volunteer members have determined and implemented AATCC activities in support of a sustainable textile industry. AATCC thanks all those who help further the objectives of increasing knowledge, encouraging research, and establishing channels for the interchange of information. The association is especially grateful for the leadership of board members and committee chairs completing their terms in 2020. All outgoing chairs will be recognized at the Spring AATCC committee meetings May 11-13, 2021.

AATCC Board of Directors

Rembert Truesdale III, TenCate Protective Fabrics, Immediate Past President (2019-2020)

Martha Carper, Central Atlantic Regional Board Member (2019-2020)

John Crocker, SDL Atlas LLC, Midsouth Regional Board Member (2019-2020)

Heather Elliot, Adidas, Western Regional Board Member (2019-2020)

Louann Spirito, SGS North America Inc Concept 2 Consumer^® Interest Group Chair (2019-2020)

John Darsey, Darsey Color, Concept 2 Consumer At-Large Member (2019-2020)

William (Buddy) Garrett, Cotton Incorporated, Chemical Applications Interest Group Chair (2019-2020)

Nelson Houser, Chemical Applications Interest Group At-Large Member (2019-2020)

Robina Hogan, Frankl & Thomas Inc, Materials Interest Group Chair (2019-2020)

Carol Revels, Lands’ End Inc, Education Advisory Board Chair (2016-2020)

Administrative Committees

Rembert Truesdale III, TenCate Protective Fabrics, Appropriations Committee Chair (2019-2020)

John Darsey, Darsey Color, Chapin Award Committee Chair (2020)

Michael Grigat, Crypton Inc, Olney Medal Award Committee Chair (2020)

William (Bill) DiIanni, Elevate Textiles, Millson Award for Invention Committee Chair (2016-2020)

Apurba Banerjee, Milwaukee Tool, Young Professionals Committee Co-Chair (2019-2020)

Krystle Wood, Materevolve, Young Professionals Committee Co-Chair (2019-2020)

Research Committees

Joseph Lin, Vartest Laboratories Inc, RA24 Fiber Analysis Test Methods Acting Chair (2020)

William (Buddy) Garrett, Cotton Incorporated, RA34 Preparation Test Methods Acting Chair (2020)

Andrew Fraser, InMocean Group LLC, RA36 Color Measurement Test Methods Chair (2018-2020)

John Crocker, SDL Atlas LLC, RA38 Colorfastness to Crocking Test Methods Acting Chair (2020)

Carla MacClamrock, Cotton Incorporated, RA45 Finish Analysis Test Methods Acting Chair (2020)

Suzanne Holmes, Cotton Incorporated, RA56 Stain Resistance Test Methods Acting Chair (2020)

Renuka Dhandapani, Cotton Incorporated, RA61 Appearance Retention Test Methods Chair (2018-2020)

Barry Brady, Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC, RA87 Applied dyeing and Characterization of Dyes Test Methods Acting Chair (2020)

Seshadri Ramkumar, TIEH Texas Tech University, RA89 Hand Evaluation Test Methods Acting Chair (2020)

Kanti Jasani, Performance and Technical Textile Consulting, RA92 Interaction of Dyes and Finishes Test Methods Acting Chair (2020)

Adi Chehna, Textile Tech Services, RA99 Technical Manual Editorial Review Chair

Heather Elliot, Adidas, RA100 Global Sustainability Test Methods Acting Chair (2020)

James Rodgers, RA103 Spectroscopic Technologies Chair (2018-2020)

R Michael Tyndall, Tyndall Textile Consulting Ltd, RA104 Garment Wet Processing Technology Chair (2018-2020)

Bethany Pollack, Draper Knitting Co, RA111 Electronically Integrated Textiles Test Methods Acting Chair (2020)

Jonas Larue, Alexium Inc, RA112 Thermal Regulation Test Methods, Chair (2018-2020)

Officers for 2021 will be listed on the AATCC website and in AATCC publications. If you are interested in a leadership position within AATCC, contact Executive Vice President Diana Wyman (diana@aatcc.org). New ideas and diverse perspectives are always welcome.

To learn more about AATCC committees, including how to join, visit www.aatcc.org/testing/committees.

About AATCC: AATCC is the world’s leading not-for-profit association serving textile professionals since 1921. AATCC, headquartered in Research Triangle Park, N.C., USA, provides test method development, quality control materials, and professional networking for members internationally.

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