The Officers and Board of Directors are responsible for policy direction, with day-to-day administration by the President.
Active member participation is important to guarantee the effectiveness of the Association in representing the interests of the members and the sewn products industry. Participation provides SPESA members with a broader perspective of both the industry and the Association.
Ad hoc committees are appointed by the Board and/or Chairman to oversee specific projects.
Chairman – Al Irvine, American & Efird, Inc.
Vice Chairman – Mr. Mel Berzack, Sewn Products Equipment Co.
Secretary/Treasurer – Nina McCormack, Dürkopp Adler America, Inc.
President – Benton Gardner, SPESA
Ed Gribbin
President, Alvanon, Inc.
New York, New York
Mel Berzack
President, Sewn Products Equipment Co.
Jefferson, Georgia
Rolando Bohlemann
President, Schmetz Needle Corporation
Medley, Florida
Per Bringle
Vice President, Eton Systems, Inc.
Alpharetta, Georgia
Dr. Mike Fralix
President, [TC]2
Cary, North Carolina
Martin Gopman
President, Universal Sewing Machine Co.
Miami, Florida
Frank Henderson, Jr.
President, Henderson Sewing Machine Co., Inc.
Andalusia, Alabama
Al Irvine
Senior Vice President, American & Efird, Inc.
Mount Holly, North Carolina
Rick Ludolph
President, Productive Solutions
Marietta, Georgia
Nina McCormack
Chief Financial Officer, Dürkopp Adler America, Inc.
Norcross, Georgia
Eric Schlossman
General Manager - V.P., Consew
Miami, Florida
Lonny Schwartz
President, Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC
New York, New York
Roy Shurling
President, Lectra North America
Marietta, Georgia
Sam Simpson
Vice President Global Sales, Gerber Technology, Inc.
Tolland, Connecticut
John Stern
President, Methods Workshop
Lake Worth, Florida
Benton Gardner
President
Dave Gardner
Managing Director
Kathryn Doggett
Accounting
Laura Kelly
Administration & Website
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