Coating Society of the Houston Area
2020 Officers
President: Rachel Herrington
Thermal Polymer Systems
Vice-President: Amber Anderson
Axalta
Treasurer: Belinda Gibson
Law Valve of Texas
Secretary: Pete Mitchell
GMA Garnet
2020 Board of Directors
Amy Hoke, BGE
Andrew Swan, M-Test
Anthony Grigsby, Carboline
Belinda Gibson, Law Valve of Texas
Brian Battle, DH Tech
Charmaine Phillips, International Paint
Dwayne Lum, Carboline
Ed Fuller, Sponge Jet
Eric Piotrowski, SSPC
Ernie McDaniel, GMA Garnet
Hector Solis, Ames Tools
Jeanne Haner, Blastlink USA
Jeff Bogran, The Warehouse Rentals & Supplies
Joe King, Mineral Tech
Josh Grey, Elcometer
Kat Coronado, International Paint
Ken Rossy, HoldTight Solutions
Kevin Kelleher, Continental Coatings Inc.
Loren Hatle, Corrosion Exchange, LLC
Manny Nerios, PPG Industries
Michael Stelmach, Salsbury Industries
Pete Mitchell, GMA Garnet
Peter Bock, PPA LLC
Phil Muller, Dow Chemical
Raleigh Whitehead, Retired
Robin Frye, TF Warren
Sherry Klimple, APE Companies
Skyler Zochert, Quality Product Finishing
Steven Acker, PPG
Tom Swan, M-Test
William Goulette, GC&S
What We Do
Who We Are
The primary objective of the Coating Society is to act as a conduit for exchanging ideas, experiences, and best practices for protective coating for the purpose of corrosion mitigation. To achieve this goal the Coating Society conducts regular membership meetings throughout the year, holding fundraising and networking events, and awards academic scholarships.
The Coating Society of the Houston Area was established in 1956 as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with the purpose of promoting education and best practices in corrosion control and to expand the knowledge and proper use of protective coatings to mitigate the effects or corrosion in industry.
Our membership consists of individuals and companies in Southeast Texas and neighboring areas, that are involved in all aspects of protective coatings including end users, applicators, inspectors, manufacturers and suppliers.