VMA News
VMA Board of Directors Announced; VMA William Sandler Scholarship Applications Open; RE Mason joins VRC; VMA Provides PFAS Guidance; Hydrogen + Energy Valve Summit and Valve Forum Registration Open
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VMA Board of Directors Announced
VMA is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 VMA Board of Directors, led by Chairman of the Board Kirk Wilson, President, Flow Control, Flowserve Corporation. VMA’s Board of Directors sets the strategic direction to the association and works to ensure that member value is being provided through all the association services and activities.

Kirk Wilson, VMA Chairman
Source: Flowserve
The following individuals are new Board of Directors’ members: Brian Weisel, Vice President and General Manager, DFT, Inc.; Nick Buccheri, President, Discrete Automation Americas at Emerson; Scott Lutsyk, General Manager at Enertech, Curtiss-Wright.



Brian Weisel, DFT; Nick Buccheri, Emerson; Scott Lutsyk, Curtiss-Wright.
The following individuals remain on the VMA Board of Directors: Alex Alcala, Crane Co.; Jordan Bast, Richards Industrials; Zachry Brown, Bray International Inc.; Danilo Garcia, RF Valves; Rachel Hollinger, DeZURIK (Executive Committee); Scott Jackson, Flo-Works; Kevin McKown, IMI Critical Engineering (Executive Committee); Matt Thiel, AUMA Actuators, Inc. USA (Executive Committee); Kevin Tinsley, Valmet; Rob Velan, Velan; Dave Loula, ITT Engineered Valves; Ex-Officio: Kelly Lovell, United Valve and Cory Jones, Setpoint Integrated Solutions.
R.E. Mason Joins the Valve Repair Council (VRC)

R.E. Mason recently joined the Valve Repair Council (VRC). The company, in business for more than 80 years, serves customers in the energy, life sciences, pulp and paper and chemical industries. The company is an authorized OEM repair provider for multiple international valve manufacturers, and is an Emerson Impact Partner. Learn more at www.remason.com
VMA Provides Short and Long Term PFAS Insights
VMA’s conference on PFAS which took place in November 2024, highlighted both how our industry uses and is impacted by PFAS substances — mostly flouropolymers — and what companies need to be doing now to meet upcoming deadlines in the U.S. and Canada. The conference also explored mid and long range issues to be planning for end of life, insurance and liability. VMA members can access tools and guidance on the regulations through VMA’s Member Resource Library.

Attendees at the PFAS workshop heard from industry speakers throughout the day from a variety of companies and organizations.
Source: VMA
Industry Registration Open for Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits and Hydrogen + Energy Valve Summit
The entire industry is invited to join us for the Hydrogen + Energy Valve Summit and 2025 Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits April 8-10, 2025, in Orlando, FL. As the industry's most comprehensive source of education and networking, the Valve Forum is the premier gathering place for the entire valve industry value chain, offering business insights, professional development opportunities and the latest products and technology.
The Hydrogen + Energy Valve Summit takes place the day before the Valve Forum. The global energy landscape is no longer just “transition” focused; it’s about energy expansion. This one-day program offers a strategic overview of energy opportunities for the valve industry.

Networking event at 2024 Hydrogen Valve Summit.
Together, both events offer over 30 hours of content spanning manufacturing, technical, marketing and management, valve fundamentals, energy and repair topics; as well as five networking opportunities with industry leaders, end users and exhibitors. This is the event you and your team can’t afford to miss.
Register and learn more at vma.org/vfhvs. VMA and VRC member company employees receive significant discounts on attendee registration and exhibit displays!
2025 VMA Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted

VMA’s William Sandler Scholarship program provides financial assistance to the children of VMA and VRC member company employees who are attending either technical schools or 4-year universities and colleges. Those who are studying areas of importance to the valve manufacturing industry should apply by Monday, March 31, 2025! Learn more by visiting: vma.org/sandlerscholar
VMA 2025 Annual Meeting Announced
VMA and VRC members should save the date for the 87th VMA/VRC Annual Meeting, October 13-15, 2025, in Naples, FL. This meeting is a must-attend for leaders, with expert speakers on external forces affecting the industry and analysis on impacts to our industry, as well as the best networking opportunities. Learn more at vma.org/annualmeeting.com.
VRC Board of Directors Announced
The VRC membership has elected its 2025 Board of Directors, including a new Board chair, two new members and seven returning Board members. VRC is pleased to have Chris Jones of Midwest Valve Services as its new Chairman of the Board. Chris has been on the Board of Directors for five years and is excited to take on this new role to help lead the VRC and industry. Ben Davis of Setpoint Integrated Solutions and Jim Storing of Allied Valve are the two new Board members.

Chris Jones, VRC Chairman.
The complete list of 2024-2025 Board of Directors includes:
Executive Committee
Chris Jones (Chair), Director of Final Control Services, Midwest Valve Services; Jody Dunn (Vice Chair), President, Quality Valve; Kim Beise (Immediate Past Chair), CEO, Dowco Valve Company
Directors: Ben Davis, Setpoint Integrated Solutions; Greg Johnson, United Valve; Richard Lewis, John H. Carter Company; Jack Roubik, Flotech, Inc.; Cliff Smith, Valmet; Jim Storing, Allied Valve.


Ben Davis, Setpoint and Jim Storing, Allied Valve..
Valve Repair Seminar in Summer 2025 Offers the Latest Insights
Mark your calendars and plan to join us for the sixth biannual Valve Repair Seminar on June 2-3, 2025, at San Jacinto College in Pasadena, TX. Developed by the Valve Repair Council, this conference is designed specifically for professionals in the valve repair and service industry and offers a day-and-a-half of educational programming, a local facility tour, multiple networking opportunities and tabletop exhibits.
This event is open to both VMA/VRC members and industry nonmember companies. Discounts are available for companies with multiple attendees. Learn more at www.vma.org/events.
2025 Save the Dates
· Hydrogen + Energy Valve Summit: Orlando, FL | April 8
· The Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits: Orlando, FL | April 8 – 10
· Valve Repair Seminar: Pasadena, TX | June 2-3
· 2025 Annual Meeting: Naples, FL | October 13-15
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