CTA Subcommittees

CTA Executive Board

V. Michael Mautino, CTA Chair
Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Michelle Blanken, Education Subcommittee Chair
Bidwell Training Center
John K. Barrett, Advocacy and Public Relations Subcommittee Chair
Eli Lilly and Company
Mary K. Moore, Technician Subcommittee Chair
Eastman Chemical Company

Provide continuing support in the development, review, and promotion of ACS education materials and activities for technician education
Promote the inclusion and recognition of chemistry-based technology programs within ACS

Promote awareness and greater acceptance of technicians/technologists as chemical professionals among employers, educators, students, ACS, and the general public
Identify, promote, and/or initiate independent or collaborative activities with other ACS governance bodies that support and advocate change to broaden inclusion of the chemistry-based technician/technologist profession
Facilitate communication between ACS, employers, and other technical and professional societies concerning critical issues of common interest in the area of technician/technologist activities

Collaborate with technicians/technologists, employers, and ACS governance bodies to identify ways to address the needs of working technicians
Identify and promote resources for the professional development of chemistry-based technicians/technologists
Identify and promote leadership opportunities for chemistry-based technicians/technologists in ACS
Serve as the governance link for chemistry-based technicians/technologist within the ACS