One of the key elements to the rise and success of the Metal Treating Institute in the heat treating industry are the volunteer leaders who serve above and beyond their company to make a difference.
At any given time, MTI has over 100 volunteers spending their own time and money to serve in a variety of capacities, including: the MTI Board of Trustees, and committees or affiliated groups like Nadcap, ASTM, CQI-9, and AMEC.
At each Fall Meeting, MTI recognizes those members who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in their service and leadership to MTI.
MTI’s Award Committee, Chaired by Jackie Peters from Peters’ Heat Treating, recognized the following members during the MTI Fall Meeting Awards Dinner in Nashville, Tennessee on the night of October 5.
Heritage Award: Jeff Uhlenburg - Donovan Heat Treating
This award is given out sparingly and is the "most prestigious" of all MTI awards. It is given in recognition of the individual’s lifetime commitment to the betterment of the commercial heat treating industry, with one or more notable accomplishments.
Award of Industry Merit: Bill Bernard - Surface Combustion
Given in recognition of current/ongoing commitment to the betterment of the commercial heat treating industry, with one or more significant accomplishments. Bill’s son, Ben, accepted the award on his behalf.
Associate Member of the Year: AFC-Holcroft
Given in recognition of current/ongoing commitment over the previous year to the betterment of the Metal Treating Institute, with one or more notable accomplishments. AF-Holcroft President, Bill Disler, accepted the award on behalf of his company.
President’s Award: Rich Penrose - California Brazing
Given in recognition to the volunteer member who went above and beyond the call of duty to help the President and Board of Trustees to achieve its goals.
Distinguished Service Award: Bob Hill - Solar Atmospheres of Western PA
Given in recognition of current/ongoing commitment over the previous year to the betterment of the Metal Treating Institute, with one or more notable accomplishments.
Lance Miller Legend Award: Roger Jones - Solar Atmospheres
Given in recognition of a lifetime commitment to the betterment of the Metal Treating Institute, with one or more notable accomplishments
MTI would like to say “THANK YOU” to each of these individuals and their companies for their service and commitment to the success of the Metal Treating Institute.