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CPMA Announces 2026 Board of Governors

The 2026 slate reflects a balance of leadership continuity and new industry perspectives to guide the association in the year ahead.

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By: Rachel Klemovitch

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The Color Pigments Manufacturers Association (CPMA) announced its 2026 Board of Governors, welcoming five new members-at-large, two newly elected officers, and returning Executive Committee and Board members. 

The 2026 slate reflects a balance of leadership continuity and new industry perspectives to guide the association in the year ahead.

Aaron Hollman of Sun Chemical will continue to serve as Chair, leading the Board through another year of strategic focus and member engagement. He is joined on the Executive Committee by returning Vice Chair Chris Manning of The Shepherd Color Company, Past Chair and Treasurer Ron Levi of Bruchsaler, Secretary Frank Bursch of Sudarshan Chemical Industries, and Member-at-Large Mark Vincent of Chroma Specialty Chemicals.

2026-2027 Executive Committee

  • Chair – Aaron Hollman, Sun Chemical
  • Vice Chair – Chris Manning, The Shepherd Color Company
  • Treasurer – Ron Levi, Bruchsaler Farbenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG 
  • Secretary – Frank Bursch, Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd.
  • Member-at-Large – Mark Vincent, Chroma Specialty Chemicals

2026-2027 Board of Governors

  • Andrew Dikan, Cabot Corporation
  • Allen Zhao, CINIC Chemicals America, LLC
  • Don McBride, Excel Color Corporation
  • David Putman, Penn Color, Inc.
  • Chris Weber, Sincol Corporation 
  • Tatsuo Matoda, TOMATEC America, Inc.
  • Falko Orlowski, Trust Chem
  • Charles DiComo, United Mineral & Chemical Corp.
  • Barry Misquitta, Vibrantz Technologies

“As I enter my second term as Chair, I look forward to building on our momentum and the opportunities ahead,” said Hollman. “As the industry navigates evolving regulatory, sustainability, and market dynamics, CPMA remains committed to leading on issues critical to the color pigments industry and strengthening collaboration across the value chain.”

“Our 2026 Board leaders bring both continuity and renewal as we address an increasingly complex industry landscape,” said Robert Helminiak, Executive Director of CPMA. “Their collective expertise and leadership strengthen CPMA’s ability to advocate effectively and serve as the trusted voice for the color pigments industry in North America.”

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